Rishi Sunak is taking further action to support firms affected by coronavirus by bolstering business interruption loans and announcing a new scheme for larger companies.
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This scheme allows schools to provide every eligible child with a weekly shopping voucher worth £15 to spend at supermarkets while schools are closed due to coronavirus.
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I’ve a letter to the Chief Executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Matthew Hopkins, to thank every single member of his staff for everything they’re doing during this coronavirus crisis.
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This scheme will allow self-employed people to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of your trading...
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Yesterday (March 26th), Rachel spoke over the phone to the Safer Neighbourhood Team Inspector for Redditch and discussed the situation on the ground in the town to ensure the Government’s message is getting through.
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Many landlords and tenants are already having conversations and reaching voluntary arrangements about rental payments due shortly but the government recognises businesses struggling with their cash flow due to coronavirus remain worried about eviction.
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The government has set out that the Hardship Fund, which was announced by the Chancellor at Budget, will go to local authorities in England to enable them to reduce the 2020 to 2021 council tax bills of working age people receiving Local Council Tax Support.
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All cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would require an MOT test will be exempted from needing a test from 30 March 2020. Vehicles must be kept in a roadworthy condition, and garages will remain open for essential repair work. Drivers can be prosecuted if driving unsafe vehicles.
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It comes as the Local Government Secretary has agreed local councils will also offer free car parking to all NHS workers and social care staff during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Rachel’s message to her constituents comes following a phone call yesterday (March 24th) with the Accountable Officer of Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group, Simon Trickett.
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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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Residents will be able to donate their unwanted books and share them with others to help people keep their minds stimulated during periods of self-isolation.
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