Schools can begin ordering free school meal vouchers for eligible pupils as the Government’s national scheme launches, adding to the support available for disadvantaged families.
'The Council is already providing vital grant support to businesses affected by the tier restrictions and the latest national lockdown which came into force on January 5, 2021.
Throughout the pandemic, education has been a national priority, and thanks to the efforts of teachers and school staff across the country, schools remain the best, and safest place for our children to learn.
The Chancellor has announced a one-off top up grant for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through to the Spring, including a £594 million discretionary fund which has also made available to support other impacted businesses
I have spent the last few days seriously considering whether a second lockdown is in the best interests of North Cornwall and I can honestly say this is one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make as your Member of Parliament.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and further economic support announced.
On Thursday 24 September, the Chancellor announced our Winter Economy Plan – the next phase of our planned economic response to coronavirus, following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation.
Local MP Scott Mann has urged all those people in North Cornwall who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter, as the Government launches its drive to vaccine 30 million people.
In response to this crisis, the Government have introduced one of the most generous packages of measures in the world and certainly the most generous in our nation’s history.