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2021 Budget

It was great to hear the Chancellor deliver todays budget, which is innovative and right for the times. The budget supports jobs, training, business investment and builds on the pandemic support already in place.

Jo volunteers at Woolpit vaccination 'drive-thru' site

It was fantastic to have the opportunity to volunteer at the Woolpit vaccination centre on Sunday. The amazing surgery staff & local volunteers delivered Coronavirus jabs to over 2,000 residents,  the outstanding work of the leadership team of Woolpit Health Centre in delivering a

Jo calls on local employers to sign up to the Kickstart Scheme

The Government’s £2 billion Kickstart Scheme is creating thousands of new jobs for young people across the UK as part of its Plan for Jobs.   Since it launched in September, more than 120,000 Government-funded Kickstart jobs have been created for 16-24-year olds on Universal Credit. &nbs

Bury St Edmunds vaccination update 💉

As of 25/01/2021 The figure for over 80s receiving a COVID vaccination in Suffolk stands at 67%. The rollout of the COVID vaccine is to be accelerated over the coming weeks, with 40,000 doses having been recently delivered.

New lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs

Chancellor announces one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through to the Spring £594 million discretionary fund also made available to support other impacted businesses comes in addition to £1.1 billion further disc

Covid Vaccine

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine The NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people most at risk from coronavirus.

Trade deal between UK & EU delivered

It is incredibly welcome that the UK Government has reached a trade deal with the EU and that Parliament has voted for it. This provides certainty for people and businesses when they need it most.

Tier 4 Restrictions for Suffolk

Tier 4 Restrictions in Suffolk from 26TH DECEMBER Hands. Face. Space Approximately 1 in 3 people who have coronavirus have no symptoms and could be spreading it without realising it. Remember - ‘Hands. Face.