Road to recovery: latest government Coronavirus guidance 12th May 2020 On Monday the Prime Minister published the Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Strategy detailing how we plan to rebuild the UK, protect the health and safety of the... Westminster News
Bounce Back Loans Launch Today 4th May 2020 Applications open today for the new 'bounce back' loan scheme that aims to support thousands of small businesses through disruption caused by Covid-19. Britain... Westminster News
Problem Gambling and protecting vulnerable people 30th April 2020 As a member of the Public Accounts Committee, James this week led the questioning by MPs at a virtual hearing into "Gambling Regulation: Problem Gamblers and... Westminster News
Bounce Back loan scheme launched for small business 27th April 2020 New 100% government backed loan scheme for small business A new fast-track finance scheme will provide access to cash for businesses within days. Businesses... Westminster News
Grants totalling £23.675m awarded to local businesses 20th April 2020 In the past three weeks, over £23 million has been paid to 1,991 local businesses by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk since 31st March 2020. In... Westminster News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Goes Live 20th April 2020 The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages. Employers can apply... Westminster News
Job Retention Scheme extended to 19 March 16th April 2020 The Government has updated the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance to extend eligibility for furloughing of staff. This means employers can now claim for... Westminster News
Government pledge £2m to tackle domestic violence #YouAreNotAlone 13th April 2020 The current need to stay at home is stressful for us all. It can, however, cause tragic harm to those who are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse... Westminster News
£750 million coronavirus funding for frontline charities 9th April 2020 James has welcomed a £750 million package of support to ensure charities they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus outbreak. The package... Westminster News