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3/ We’re doubling funding for the National Crime Agency to tackle immigration crime in Europe.
We’re also adding 200 new staff to step up our immigration enforcement. These extra resources in turn will allow us to increase raids on illegal working by 50%.
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UK membership could cut tariffs in vital UK industries like food and drink and the automotive sector.
This creates new opportunities and jobs in areas like digital, data, and services. twitter.com/trussliz/statu…
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The upfront guaranteed funding for the devolved administrations is increasing from £14bn to £16bn.
This Treasury is, has been, and will always be, the Treasury for the whole of the United Kingdom.
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“Levelling up should mean no matter where you grow up you have fantastic opportunities to fulfil your potential, and you also have enormous pride in the place you call home”
Rishi Sunak tells #BBCOurNextPM what levelling up means to him.
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To help more businesses access additional support, deadlines for applications to our government-backed loan schemes and the Future Fund have been further extended until 31 January 2021.
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We’ve already announced several measures to help UK businesses and employees during #coronavirus.
To get all the latest information head here: businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-bu…
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And we're off 🚀
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📉 Conservative councils charge the lowest taxes in the country.
♻ Recycle more than Labour councils.
🕳 Fix on average four times as many potholes as Labour councils.
Vote @Conservatives today for lower council tax and better local services.
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What is SWIFT?
How have we targeted the Russian economy?
Why is it working?
Below I explain our new financial sanctions on Putin's regime 👇
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6/ To make sure no one who needs it misses out on support, we have decided to allow anyone who missed the filing deadline in January, four weeks from today to submit their tax return.
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The latest stats from our support schemes show we have:
📇Protected nearly 9million jobs.
📈Approved over 800,000 loans for companies big and small.
📒Supported over 2 million self-employed people.
Read the latest release here: gov.uk/government/col…
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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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The UK is already one of the world’s biggest exporters of services, with remotely delivered services exports worth £207 bn in 2019 alone.
This ambitious new digital trade agreement could remove barriers to digital trade and enable UK exporters to expand into high-tech markets. twitter.com/biztradegovuk/…
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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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We’re providing homeowners and landlords vouchers covering up to two thirds of the cost of green home improvements up to £5,000.
Check your eligibility for a Green Home Grant here: simpleenergyadvice.org.uk/green-homes-gr… twitter.com/SciTechgovuk/s…
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This is a tax cut for workers, for pensioners, for savers.
A £5bn tax cut for over 30 million people. #SpringStatement2022
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Illegal wildlife trade is a transnational organised crime, generating billions of criminal proceeds each year.
I’m proud @hmtreasury has co-authored a report focusing on the financial aspects of this crime and how to combat wildlife-related money laundering. twitter.com/hmtreasury/sta…
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Back in London yesterday for some packed-out members' events.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to join me and ask your questions about my plan for our country.
I look forward to meeting many more members today. Sign up at ready4rishi.com to join in.
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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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“I was privileged to serve in Margaret Thatcher’s Cabinet.
She certainly did not believe in cutting taxes in an irresponsible way. Nor does Rishi, and he is absolutely right.”
Proud to have Michael Howard's support: telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/…
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Rishi Sunak tells the audience in Darlington how he cut business rates to protect small businesses and how, as PM, he would continue to support them.
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While many of our measures are UK-wide, I’m also providing additional funding to support the devolved administrations’ fight against coronavirus in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. #SR20
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At #Budget2021 I promised to double the funding to help businesses take on new apprentices.
Today we deliver on that promise and businesses can now claim £3000 for each new apprentice they hire. It’s another important part of our #PlanForJobs.
More: gov.uk/government/new…
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Practise makes perfect 😬
Watch my speech live from 11.50am tomorrow. conservatives.com/conference
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).