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We've now had applications for more than 2million people through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
That's two million people who, if they hadn’t been furloughed, would have been at risk of losing their job.
Deadline for April payroll is today: gov.uk/guidance/claim…
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5/ We are doubling the number of caseworkers and radically streamlining the asylum process.
As a result of all these changes, we will triple staff productivity.
I expect to abolish the backlog of initial asylum decisions by the end of next year.
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With just one week to go, I'm getting my message out to @Conservatives members across the country
Watch the latest 'Rishi on the Road' here
@Ready4Rishi #Ready4Rishi
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Last year the @Lionesses changed the game and changed our country.
On #IWD2023 I am pleased to say from now on every girl will have the opportunity to do the same sports as boys in school – with a minimum of 2 hours of PE.
So future generations can bring it home. twitter.com/Lionesses/stat…
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6/ 📝 Read my full statement: gov.uk/government/spe…
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2/ Any business who needs access to cash will be able to access a government-backed loan, on attractive terms.
If demand is greater than the initial £330bn I’m making available today, I will go further and provide as much capacity as required.
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10/ The measures I have announced today are part of a comprehensive, coordinated and coherent response to what is a serious and evolving economic situation.
These are only the first steps – I will set out the next stage of our response in the coming days.
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8/ Following discussions with industry, I can announce today that for those in difficulty due to coronavirus, mortgage lenders will offer a three month mortgage holiday – so that people will not have to pay a penny towards their mortgage while they get back on their feet.
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We’re determined to rid our streets of dangerous weapons. Today we’ve set out new plans to ban machetes and ‘zombie style’ knives.
The measures will give the police greater powers to seize and destroy them and make sure those responsible for violence pay the penalty. twitter.com/CPhilpOfficial…
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I know @Zehra_Zaidi @ppvernon and many others have been campaigning for years for the BAME people who built Britain to be recognised on legal tender.
Yesterday I wrote to The Royal Mint urging them to consider how to celebrate the achievements of BAME individuals on UK coinage.
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I am urging firms to think very carefully about their investments in Russia and how they may aid the Putin regime.
I also want to make it clear that there is no case for new investment in Russia.
gov.uk/government/new…
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There is nothing more Conservative than our precious Union, and everything great that we have achieved we have done so as one family.
Watch the latest 'Rishi on the Road' from Scotland and Northern Ireland below.
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I know we don't often agree @JonAshworth but surely we can both be happy about the £17.6 million to transform Leicester railway station announced today at #Budget2021?
Here's a graphic to celebrate the news - let me know if you want me to RT 🙂
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This morning we’re launching a new #EnjoySummerSafely campaign.
As more hospitality and leisure businesses open from this weekend, we should go out and support them whilst following the guidelines to protect ourselves and others.
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Next week, I'll be answering your questions about my plans for Britain on Facebook Live and YouTube
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Fantastic news that Thames Freeport is now open for business, bringing 25,000 jobs and boosting the local economy by £5.1 billion #LevellingUp #PlanForJobs
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This offer is good for NHS staff, it’s good for the taxpayer and most importantly it is good news for patients whose care will no longer be disrupted by strike action. twitter.com/SteveBarclay/s…
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8/ Taken together, I’m announcing over £6bn of extra support through the welfare system.
And to further support the self-employed through the tax system, I’m announcing today that the next self-assessment payments will be deferred until Jan 2021.
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This funding will spur innovation, ensuring that treatments are informed by the latest research and developments in clinical care, and bringing the best of UK science and technology to the forefront of veterans' health. twitter.com/JohnnyMercerUK…
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We're working flat out to halve inflation & grow the economy, but I want to make sure everyone can have peace of mind with the cost of living.
That's why we’re continuing to support vulnerable households with £301 from today – the first of 3 payments in 2023/24 totalling £900.
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The government is investing £300 million to roll out more Family Hubs, so more parents can access the support they need to raise a child.
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9/ In the coming days, I will go much further to support people’s financial security. In particular, I will work with trade unions and businesses to urgently develop new forms of employment support to help protect people’s jobs and incomes through this period.
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I'm in Codsall in Staffordshire meeting members and taking their questions on what they want to see from the next PM.
Shout out to the girl who wished me luck in tonight's debate 🤞
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Happy #YorkshireDay everyone. It was great to be back in Northallerton yesterday speaking to constituents and business owners.
Couldn’t resist the chance for some extra ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ promotion too🍽 tax.service.gov.uk/eat-out-to-hel…
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I spoke to @ZelenskyyUa this morning, discussing accelerating military support to 🇺🇦
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).