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Yesterday I told ITV News that there will be no cliff edge to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
But as some scenarios show we are potentially spending as much on the furlough scheme as we do on the NHS, I am working out the most effective way to ease people back into work.
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I know I talk a lot about Freeports.
It’s for good reason – they unlock opportunity and drive growth in communities.
I’m in Wales today where we’ve been able to establish two new Freeports which could create 20,000 jobs and... give me another excuse to talk about Freeports👇 twitter.com/10DowningStree…
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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’m standing here because of the sacrifice and love of my parents.”
Rishi Sunak tells #BBCOurNextPM how he will champion hard work and aspiration as PM.
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I will increase investment in research and development to £22bn a year.
That is the fastest and the largest increase in R&D ever💡#Budget2020
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On my way to launch the Kickstart Scheme with @theresecoffey.
Got my notes on my phone this time and you can read more about the scheme here gov.uk/kickstart
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Only 3 days to go in the @Conservatives leadership election
As Prime Minister, I will grip inflation, help people with the cost of living and deliver on our Brexit opportunities
🗳️Cast your vote online now!
#Ready4Rishi
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✅ Job Support Scheme to be expanded to closed businesses
✅ Government will pay two-thirds of employees’ salaries to protect jobs
✅ Bigger cash grants for businesses required to close
Read more about today’s announcement: gov.uk/government/new…
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Rishi Sunak tells the audience in Manchester that the best way to help people is to get inflation back under control.
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Great to hear that @OfficialHaribo have been able to protect all of their UK jobs through Coronavirus. Plus it gives me a good excuse to visit the factory… twitter.com/hmtreasury/sta…
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So at just the moment it feels like we’ve done enough, that we’ve gotten through, that we can take a rest, we must not stop.
Now is the time to show that our plan will deliver.
And now is the time to finally turn to the future.
Watch my #CPC21 speech youtube.com/watch?v=eYjqBY…
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Help to Grow: Management will help thousands of SMEs get world-class management training.
Help to Grow: Digital will help them develop digital skills with free expert training and a 50% discount on new productivity-enhancing software
Register now: gov.uk/helptogrow
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🏴Great to be at RAF Valley in Anglesey this evening, meeting some of the incredibly talented trainee engineers and pilots ✈️
Tomorrow I’ll be meeting @PrifWeinidog to discuss how we can work together to deliver for the people of Wales.
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To the workers who continue to help Britain battle coronavirus, thank you.
To those who have lost their lives, we won't forget you.
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Tomorrow’s Budget and Spending Review will deliver a stronger economy for the British people.
I hope you find it more engaging than Nova did. #Budget2021
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Good to hear Bounce Back Loans are being delivered quickly to the people who need them. twitter.com/Hulstone/statu…
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1/ Today I held talks with my IMF counterparts on our global approach to coronavirus.
I reiterated the UK's commitment to help the world's poorest countries recover from the outbreak - doubling our £2.2 billion loan to the IMF's Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust.
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We are doubling the number of work coaches at a cost of nearly £900m this year.
Work coaches are the first point of contact for someone who loses their jobs and comes for help. They provide invaluable personalised support to help people work. #PlanForJobs
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Today I held important discussions with my G7 counterparts around our joint response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
It's vital we work with our partners to fight this virus together and support the global economy.
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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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Law abiding citizens are dismayed when they see boat after boat full of illegal immigrants coming from the safe country of France with our sailors and coastguards seemingly powerless to stop them.
Read my 🔟 point plan for illegal immigration here: ready4rishi.com/immigration_pl…
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🚨Flexible furloughing is starting one month early and employers will only be asked to start contributing to furloughed salaries from September.
Watch below to see how our eight-month job support scheme is evolving👇
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We're making the Open Job Support Scheme more generous to protect jobs during lower demand.
- Government now pays at least 62% for hours not worked
- Employer contribution cut from 33% to 5%
- Employees now take home at least 73% of pay for working a new minimum 20% of hours
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Today we go further.
Read more about the significant increase in the generosity and reach of our winter support schemes here: gov.uk/government/new…
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).