Rachel welcomes job retention scheme extension
On Tuesday (May 12th), Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the furlough scheme would be extended by a further four months with workers continuing to receive 80% of their current salary.
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Category: Employment
New coronavirus support measures for the self-employed
This scheme will allow self-employed people to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of your trading...
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Redditch businesses able to access government support from today
More than £330 billion of loans and guarantees to help firms continue operating will be available for applications from the two schemes launching today – as the Government delivers on its commitment to do everything it can to support business and manage cashflows during this difficult time.
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Rachel issues rallying call ahead of inaugural Redditch Town Deal meeting
“We must seize this moment” – that’s the rallying call from Rachel ahead of the inaugural meeting of the Redditch Town Deal Board.
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Rachel is looking forward to a decade of renewal under Conservative Government
Rachel has welcomed the robust intention of the new Government to concentrate on re-balancing upcoming economic success throughout the country.
Read MoreRachel welcomes biggest cash increase in National Living Wage
Thousands of full-time workers in Redditch are set to receive an annual pay rise of up to £930 following a 6.2% increase in the National Living Wage.
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UK unemployment at lowest level since 1975
The number of people out of work in the UK is now at its lowest level since 1975 – with the claimant count down by 35% since 2010 in Redditch.
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Rachel encourages residents to share ideas on how new Town Deal for Redditch should be invested
Rachel is urging residents to have their say on how a Town Deal worth up to £25 million for Redditch should be invested.
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Rachel welcomes Spending Round focused on Redditch’s priorities
Rachel has backed the Government’s Spending Round which focuses on the top priorities of Redditch residents.
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The satisfaction & control gained from being able to choose when and where to work can be transformational
My latest article for Freer – a major new initiative from the IEA promoting a freer economy...
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Rachel meets Business Minister to discuss West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy
Following the launch of the West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy, Rachel has pressed the Government to ensure Redditch is boosted by the ambitious plans.
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Rachel hosts Redditch based Disability Support Project for meeting with Minister for Disabled People
On Tuesday (June 18th), Rachel hosted the Redditch based charity, Disability Support Project (DSP), in Westminster and organised a meeting with the Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson.
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