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However you’re celebrating Easter this year, celebrate it at home.
Let’s not let up in our fight against coronavirus. #StayHomeSaveLives
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Yesterday I announced a package of support for the charity sector including:
🤝£750million pot for frontline charities including those supporting domestic abuse victims
🇬🇧£60million allocated to devolved administrations
🏠Up to £200million for hospices
gov.uk/government/new…
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Charities are playing a crucial role in the fight against coronavirus, supporting those who are most in need.
It’s right we do everything we can to help the sector during this difficult time which is why I've announced a £750million package of extra funding. Click for more info.
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7/ At this time, when many are hurting and tired and confined, we need the gentleness of charity in our lives.
It gives us hope.
It makes us stronger.
It reminds us: we depend on each other.
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5/ Up to £200m of those grants will support hospices.
The rest will go to organisations like St Johns’ Ambulance and the Citizens Advice Bureau, as well as charities supporting vulnerable children, victims of domestic abuse, or disabled people.
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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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3/ We will allocate £60m of this funding through the Barnett formula to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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4/ The UK government will also provide £360m directly to charities providing essential services and supporting vulnerable people, as we battle the coronavirus.
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2/ £370m of that funding will support small, local charities working with vulnerable people.
In England, this support will be provided through organisations like the National Lottery Communities Fund.
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1/ One of our greatest strengths as a country is our civil society. The local charities who provide so much compassion, care and community to the most vulnerable in our country. You have not been forgotten.
Today I am announcing £750m of funding for the charity sector. 👇
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To help those affected by #Coronavirus, the Universal Credit standard allowance has risen today by £1,040 per person for this year - with Working Tax Credit going up as well.
Get more information and details on how to apply here: understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/
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My thoughts tonight are with @BorisJohnson and @carriesymonds.
I know he’ll be getting the best care possible and will come out of this even stronger.
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Every local authority in England has now received the full amount of grant funding they need to support local businesses. Eligible businesses in the retail, hospitality or leisure sectors have started receiving cash grants up to £25,000.
More info here: businesssupport.gov.uk/cash-grant-for…
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Wishing the boss @BorisJohnson a speedy recovery.
You’re in good hands @NHSuk.
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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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Congratulations @AnnelieseDodds on your appointment as Shadow Chancellor. It’s never been more important to work together and I’d like to invite you to an economic briefing (on zoom) to discuss the measures we are putting in place to protect jobs and business through coronavirus.
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1/ This morning I'm taking further action to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcing a new scheme for larger companies. gov.uk/government/new…
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I'll be answering your questions tomorrow on the measures in place to protect jobs and businesses during coronavirus. Submit them by commenting below using #AskRishi
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There are some comments about the Union falsely attributed to me in the FT today.
My parents moved to the United Kingdom, not England, because the Union represented an idea of opportunity. I am a strong believer in our union of four nations. Hope that clarifies that!
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High street businesses are at the core of what keeps our economy thriving.
Eligible properties, including those in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, will not pay business rates for the next 12 months, starting today.
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I'm waiving import taxes on vital medical equipment including ventilators, coronavirus testing kits and protective clothing.
Dealing with #coronavirus is a collective national effort and I will do everything I can to help us win this battle.
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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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Further details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme:
✅You'll be permitted to volunteer without risking pay
↩️If made redundant after Feb 28th you can be reemployed and furloughed
📒Government will cover the employer N.I & pension contributions.
gov.uk/government/new…
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).