The Local Government secretary, the Rt. Hon. Robert Jenrick MP, has announced £1.6bn of additional funding to support local authorities responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. This funding is intended to help local authorities address the pressures they are facing across their services.

Last night the Prime Minister announced further measures to increase the effectiveness of social isolation. This is a key part of the fight against coronavirus, as it stops the spread of the disease, which is often symptomless, between people going about their lives.

It has been announced that a patient with coronavirus has passed away at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. The patient who was a 41 year old woman from Telford, had a serious underlying health condition.
Lucy Allan MP said:

Today, the Chancellor, the Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak MP, announced an unprecedented economic package to support workers affected by the coronavirus.

Today in Parliament, a debate was held to further discuss the Post Office Horizon scandal. Lucy Allan MP asked the Minister for the Post Office, Paul Scully MP, about the key part the CCRC (Criminal Cases Review Commission) has in looking at the wrongful convictions of sub-Postmasters.

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There is now a dedicated Community Support Line to help residents through the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus. 

Following this evening's statement from the Education Secretary which announced the closure of schools across the UK from 5pm on Friday, 20th March until further notice, Lucy Allan MP raised the particular case of children in care and the fringes of care.

Last night, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, announced the latest package of measures to support business and individuals during the coronavirus pandemic. The measures are detailed below:
 

Yesterday, the Prime Minister chaired COBRA and updated the British people on the Government’s ongoing response to Covid-19. 
 

The Government has announced today that legislation is to be introduced making sure new-build homes come with gigabit-speed broadband fit for the future.