NEW SUPPORT FOR DISABLED JOBSEEKERS 19th April 2021 The Government is increasing the number of specialist advisers dedicated to helping disabled jobseekers secure and stay in work, with an additional 315... Westminster News
NEW VICTIMS' CODE COMES INTO FORCE 15th April 2021 I'm pleased to report that a new Victims’ Code has come into force, paving the way for a landmark new Victims’ Law, which Ministers will consult on this summer... Westminster News
NEW BUSINESS GRANTS SCHEME LAUNCHED 14th April 2021 The Restart Grants scheme, designed to support businesses in reopening safely as lockdown restrictions are lifted, is now open for applications. Eligible... Westminster News
NEW HELPLINE TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ABUSE IN EDUCATION 14th April 2021 Following the publication of the Government's Tackling Child Sexual Abuse Strategy in January, a new helpline to support potential victims of sexual harassment... Westminster News
RENEWING PASSPORTS 12th April 2021 While holidays overseas are still not permitted, Her Majesty’s Passport Office is urging people not to delay applying for a British passport and to allow more... Westminster News
EXTRA FUNDING TO SUPPORT THOSE SELF-ISOLATING 12th April 2021 To help people overcome the practical challenges of being asked to self-isolate, the Government has announced an extra £12.9 million a month in funding to local... Westminster News
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH, 1921-2021 9th April 2021 Hugely sad to hear of the death of the Queen’s beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away peacefully this morning... Westminster News
RECOVERY LOAN SCHEME LAUNCHED TODAY 6th April 2021 From today, businesses ranging from coffee shops and restaurants to hairdressers and gyms can access the Government's Recovery Loan Scheme, designed to ensure... Westminster News
MEASURES TO CLEAN UP OUR RIVERS 1st April 2021 I was pleased to support Philip Dunne’s Bill to clean up our rivers and am delighted that the Government will now publish a plan for tackling sewage discharges... Westminster News