Self-Employment Support Scheme and Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extensions 1st June 2020 I am delighted that the Chancellor has announced plans to extend the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) and clarified the steps to extend the... Westminster News
Coronavirus Community Support Fund opens today 22nd May 2020 I pay tribute to all the charities and social enterprises which have played such a vital role meeting the needs of vulnerable people affected by the current... Westminster News
New guidelines - your questions answered 13th May 2020 What can I do from Wednesday 13 May that I couldn’t do before? spend time outdoors – for example sitting and enjoying the fresh air, picnicking, or sunbathing... Westminster News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended 12th May 2020 Today the Chancellor announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of October. Rishi Sunak pledged to support... Westminster News
Stay alert, control the virus and save lives - more details later 11th May 2020 In his broadcast to the nation the Prime Minister set out a road map explaining how we can re-open society. Mr Johnson said he was aware that there are millions... Westminster News
An extra £600 million to extend coronavirus grants for small businesses 5th May 2020 Businesses which missed out in first round of the Business Rates Grants may be eligible for a new Discretionary Grant Fund. Local authorities are being provided... Westminster News
More measures to make it easier for businesses to access loans 28th April 2020 I was delighted to be able to work with the Chancellor to remove some of the obstacles that prevent businesses from accessing Coronavirus Business Interruption... Westminster News
Test, Track and Trace can help ease economic woes 24th April 2020 The Health Secretary has said that a mass testing and tracking programme to keep transmission rates of the new coronavirus low in Britain is the answer to... Westminster News
Large businesses must pay smaller suppliers on time 20th April 2020 I have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, calling for tougher measures to ensure that large firms pay their suppliers on time. The letter... Westminster News