Coronavirus testing extended to all essential workers who have symptoms 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England, and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested, the government has... Westminster News
Lucy Allan MP asks the Chancellor to support businesses that are ineligible for grant funding 22nd April 2020 The Small Business Grant Fund is now fully operational, with small businesses across the country receiving grants of £10,000 or £25,000. In Telford & Wrekin... Westminster News
Businesses can now apply to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 20th April 2020 Businesses across Telford affected by the Coronavirus crisis will be able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages as part of the Government’s Job... Westminster News
FCA propose new measures to help motor finance and payday loan customers 17th April 2020 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today proposed a package of support measures to help consumers facing payment difficulties due to coronavirus. The FCA... Westminster News
Large Business Interruption Scheme expanded to cover all viable firms 17th April 2020 The Chancellor has announced that a government-backed loan scheme for large businesses affected by coronavirus has been expanded to cover all viable firms... Westminster News
Returning to Parliament on Tuesday, 21st April 17th April 2020 The House of Commons will reconvene on Tuesday, 21st April, and the Speaker has made accommodations so parliamentary business can function with a combination of... Westminster News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme deadline extended to 19th March 15th April 2020 The Government has today announced that thousands of employees will be able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, following the... Westminster News
Chancellor announces £750 million package to support the charity sector 8th April 2020 The Chancellor has announced a £750 million package of support to ensure charities can continue their vital work during the coronavirus pandemic. Tens of... Westminster News
Foreign Secretary announces £75 million fund to help Britons stranded abroad 30th March 2020 Today the Foreign Secretary, The Rt. Hon. Dominic Raab MP, announced a £75 million fund to support Britons stranded abroad. Many countries around the world have... Westminster News