Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest Updates

As the coronavirus situation continues to develop, I would strongly urge all constituents to follow Government guidance and pay attention to the Prime Minister’s daily press conferences.

Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people and businesses.

Yesterday, the Prime Minister outlined the next steps of the Government’s plan to safely reopen our schools and our economy.

As a parent of two young children I am fully aware of the challenges of combining childcare, home-schooling and working from home.

St Paul’s Cathedral has created an online book of remembrance for all those who have been living in the UK who have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. People of all faiths, beliefs or none are invited to contribute to Remember Me.   
 

Rail companies Greater Anglia and C2C, which serve passengers travelling from Ingatestone, Shenfield and West Horndon, are increasing the number of trains running from Monday 18th May.

Greater Anglia

HMRC have been in touch to confirm the Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is now open

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has protected millions of jobs and businesses across the UK during the outbreak – and the Chancellor has been clear that he wants to avoid a cliff edge and get people back to work in a measured way.

Brentwood Borough Council and local community groups are running a “Can in a Van” initiative today Brentwood’s Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer stores.

2020 is not turning out like any of us expected.