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.

On 8 July, the government set out its next step towards economic recovery and securing the UK’s long-term prosperity in our Plan for Jobs.

We are protecting the NHS so it is there for people when they need it

• From just 2,000 tests per day in March we now have the capacity to conduct over 300,000 tests per day – with 311,113 tests available on 5 July.

Yesterday we announced the next phase of our careful reopening of the economy, with outdoor sports facilities, competitive grassroots sport, open-air performances and beauty businesses to return from 11 July. 

On behalf of Cornwall’s Members of Parliament, I have launched a campaign calling on people to shop locally now that retail is allowed to re-open.

Communities and businesses across Cornwall have benefited from £444m in government funding since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, helping to support some of the most vulnerable people, alongside the sectors that have been hardest hit.

I am very pleased to welcome the Self-employment income support scheme, as it is something I have been lobbying the Chancellor very hard for. Delivering on this critical support will help many North Cornwall constituents until this crisis passes. 

In a boost to millions of jobs and businesses, Rishi Sunak said the furlough scheme would be extended by a further four months with workers continuing to receive 80% of their current salary.

CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS UPDATE #11 0845, (12/05/20)

Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

England’s dairy farmers will be able to access up to £10,000 each to help them overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.