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To protect hospitality and tourism jobs, the 5% reduced rate of VAT will be extended for six months to 30th September.
And even then, we won’t go straight back to the 20% rate. We’ll have an interim rate of 12.5% for another six months. #Budget2021
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Businesses have so far benefitted from over £32billion in loans and guarantees to support them during this crisis.
Today we've increased the maximum CLBILS loan size from £50 to £200million to ensure large firms have enough finance to meet cashflow needs. gov.uk/government/new…
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Delivering greater economic security for our people, accelerating growth and productivity, and making sure the proceeds of that growth are shared fairly.
That is not the work of any one statement. But that work begins tomorrow.
The Spring Statement starts at 12.30.
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We’re taking what works to get people into jobs and making it better.
Today we’re doubling the apprentice incentive payments we give businesses to £3,000 – that’s for all new hires, of any age. #Budget2021
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1/ The government is taking action that is coordinated, coherent and comprehensive on COVID-19.
This thread outlines some of the support in #Budget2020.
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I’m fighting for something I really believe in.
That's why I'm taking my ideas around the country and meeting as many members as possible because I passionately believe I have the right plan for the United Kingdom.
The stakes couldn't be higher. Sign up Ready4Rishi.com
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Excited to be in Ilfracombe this morning with @SelaineSaxby.
Im visiting @PallCorporation who protect & purify pharmaceutical drugs including a majority of UK Covid vaccines.
They’re announcing £60 million of investment at this site creating 200 new local jobs #PlanForJobs
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Watch my Conservative Party Conference speech live here👇
pscp.tv/w/ckmjXjFQbUtx…
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Our Plan for Jobs is working – following the comprehensive package we put in place, almost 2 million fewer people are expected to be out of work than initially forecast, and the UK economy is in a strong position to grow quickly as we emerge from the pandemic.
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Rishi Sunak finishes his interview with @afneil by telling him why he has the right experience to be Prime Minister.
Ready4Rishi.com #Ready4Rishi
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We’ve published detailed guidance on furloughing and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
For employers: gov.uk/guidance/claim…
For employees: gov.uk/guidance/check…
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Rishi tells members in Perth it is 'frankly barmy' for Nicola Sturgeon to focus on another independence referendum during a cost of living crisis.
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Through the Barnett formula we're increasing Scottish Government funding, next year, by £4.6bn, Welsh Government funding by £2.5bn, and £1.6bn for the Northern Ireland Executive.
The largest block grants for the devolved administrations since the devolution settlements of 1998.
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Fantastic day talking to Conservative members in Carlisle, the Ribble Valley, Bury, Altrincham & Chester about my plans to rebuild our economy & beat Labour
#Ready4Rishi
Join our campaign here:
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6/ And last night the BBC announced their ‘Big Night In’ charity appeal on April 23rd.
Today I can confirm that the government will match pound for pound whatever the public decides to donate, starting with at least £20m to the National Emergencies Trust appeal.
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1/ You know the challenges our country faces at the moment, whether it’s with inflation, public services, growing our economy or the cost of living
That’s why throughout this campaign I’ve made sure that I get out and answer questions and be scrutinised by journalists too🧵
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In my #C4LeaderDebate closing statement, I set out how we are going to build a better future for our children and grandchildren.
Watch below and go to Ready4Rishi.com to lend your support. #Ready4Rishi
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I understand that this is a very concerning time for businesses up and down the country.
My team and I held meetings with the hospitality sector earlier today. We’re listening to their concerns and will continue to work with them over the coming days. twitter.com/iainjwatson/st…
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We've updated the online guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme:
For employees: gov.uk/guidance/check…
For employers: gov.uk/guidance/claim…
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Hardback or e-book, fiction or factual, we’re axing the tax on reading.
I’m pleased to announce a zero rate of VAT on e-publications from 1 December 2020. #Budget2020
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On 25 November I will deliver the 2020 Spending Review alongside the OBR forecast, setting out spending plans for the next year so we can continue to prioritise our response to Covid-19 and protect jobs. #PlanForJobs
gov.uk/government/new…
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✅ Hire a Kickstarter aged 16-24
✅ National Minimum Wage, National Insurance and pension contributions covered for 25 hours a week.
✅ Additional £1500 for setup costs, support and training
The Kickstart Scheme is open for businesses now: gov.uk/guidance/check…
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🤝@trussliz has just announced four major new trade & investment hubs in Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington and Edinburgh.
Government-led research shows exports support 6.5m jobs across the UK, 74% of which are outside London.
Read more here: gov.uk/government/new…
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Fantastic news this morning that since the Kickstart Scheme’s launch in September 2020, employers have created more than 120,000 job placements for young people who have been hardest hit by the economic impact of the pandemic.
Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
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Our latest delivery stats show we have:
💻Supported 2.5 million self-employed with SEISS
🏗Protected 8.7 million jobs
💷Backed 700k small businesses with Bounce Back Loans
See all the latest numbers here➡️gov.uk/government/col…
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).