Esther McVey MP speaks in a debate at the impact of VAT on private school fees for children with SEND Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 Esther McVey has warned more must be done to tackle the “unacceptable” long delays for children with special educational needs and disabilities to access care plans – with some in Cheshire waiting nearly a year for help. Councils have a legal limit of 20 weeks to issue an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) after the school or parent asks for it. The Tatton MP said all three councils covering... Speeches in Parliament
Coronavirus: extension of Statutory Sick Pay and Benefit Measures 17th March 2020 Updated 15th March 2020, 18:40. For the latest medical advice, visit NHS.uk/Coronavirus. In the Budget on Wednesday 11th March, changes to Statutory Sick Pay... Articles
Coronavirus: guidance for employers 17th March 2020 Updated 15th March 2020, 18:40. For the latest medical advice, visit NHS.uk/Coronavirus. 1. Background and scope of guidance This guidance will assist employers... Articles
Coronavirus: Foreign Office Travel Advice 17th March 2020 Updated 15th March 2020, 18:40. For the latest medical advice, visit NHS.uk/Coronavirus. In response to Coronavirus measures, the Foreign and Commonwealth... Articles
Coronavirus: Support for individuals and businesses 17th March 2020 Updated 15th March 2020, 18:40. For the latest medical advice, visit NHS.uk/Coronavirus. In the Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out a number of new measures... Articles
Coronavirus: An introduction 17th March 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. The approach of the UK Government, supported by opposition parties, is guided by... Articles
Coronavirus: Viral Kindness 17th March 2020 Over the coming weeks and months, many people will be self-isolating, and not everyone has a support network of family and friends to help them out. That's why... Articles
'We must all do everything in our power to protect lives' - an article by Health Secretary Matt Hancock 14th March 2020 An article by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP. Published 14th March 2020. The coronavirus outbreak is the biggest... Articles
Esther's charity helps local students 3rd March 2020 Students who took part in an educational programme aimed at helping young girls reach for the stars have met the creator behind the idea – who happens to be... Local News
Esther asks Cheshire East to support Tatton bus routes 27th February 2020 An MP is demanding assurances from council chiefs her constituents will benefit from a Government cash injection to subsidise buses – after she was told routes... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
