Chloe SmithI wanted to update all constituents following the Government’s announcement of the Growth Plan last week. I understand that this is a very difficult time for many families and businesses in Norwich, and so I want to explain how the Chancellor’s plans will help. The Growth Pl...
Recently, the Government announced support for over a million families across the country in receipt of tax credits who will receive their first Cost of Living payment from 2 September 2022. I know that the rising cost of living in the face of global inflationary pressures ...
Amid the rising cost of living, I have been keeping constituents up to date on my website with information and help that the Government is providing to help tackle rising energy prices and food costs exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and coupled with rising global inflation....
Today the government has announced cuts to student loan interest rates, while also making sure that in real terms no new graduate will pay back more than they have borrowed. Student loan borrowers will be further protected from rising inflation rates with additional cuts to interest rat...
Yesterday the government announced that the £368 million Youth Investment Fund opened for bids to local authorities, to improve the health, wellbeing and career prospects and to level up opportunity for young people. As MP for Norwich North, ensuring that our young peopl...
Yesterday the government announced two million courses had been started through the National Tutoring Programme, revolutionising support available to the children who need it the most as education is levelled up. Every child deserves a world-class education and as MP for Norwich ...
Today the Government has announced plans to reduce the cost of childcare for parents, boosting the number of childminders and driving up the take up of childcare offers to help parents with rising costs. Every child deserves a great start in life and that means giving families the suppo...
I know that moving to a new place is one of the most exciting parts of going to university but can create barriers for students in accessing mental health services. In the past, students may have suffered from delays in accessing mental health services due to residing in a new area. &nb...
Today the Government will set out the Food Strategy which will back British farmers and food producers by helping to increase domestic food production, create jobs, and grow the economy. Currently, the UK only produces 15% of tomatoes supplied domestically, but new generation technology, such as ...
Today, the Education Secretary has announced thousands more school and sixth form places for England, as the Government continues to make sure every child gets the educational support they need to succeed. All children have the right to a high-quality education and parents s...