Chloe SmithThe Norwich for Jobs project is launching a new campaign "Our city, our recovery, our futures" and is calling on young people and businesses to come together to enable Norwich to flourish beyond the Covid pandemic. I've responded to figures released by the Office of National Statist...
One year ago this week the Government launched a Plan For Jobs – a comprehensive and ambitious plan to help people back into work, earn more and gain the right skills so they can compete for the future jobs of tomorrow. Supporting jobs is the right strategy economically and it is clear that...
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has so far helped protect more than 9.3 million jobs through the pandemic, with employers claiming more than £25.5 billion to support wages. The scheme will remain open until the end of October and will continue to support jobs and bus...
Figures released by the Office of National Statistics this week show that Norwich North's rate of unemployment remains better than the national average. The May 2021 figures for the unadjusted claimant count have been published, which show the number of people who were claiming un...
This week the Government has announced a cash boost for apprenticeships, with businesses able to claim £3000 for each new apprentice they take on as part of the Plan For Jobs, improving opportunities for young people to stay in and find work as we build back better. Young people hav...
Figures released by the Office of National Statistics this week show that Norwich North's rate of unemployment remains better than the national average. The March 2021 figures for the unadjusted claimant count has been published which show the number of people who were claiming unemployment r...
This week the Government has launched a consultation to create new flexible apprenticeships – opening up even more careers to apprentices as we Build Back Better from the pandemic and create new jobs. The Government want everyone to be able to get the experience and knowledge they n...
With Parliament debating the support that the Government has given to the hospitality industry this week, I thought that I would provide an update on my blog. In total, the Government has provided £25 billion in cash grants. I know that so many businesses across Norwich – every r...
I have responded to figures released by the Office of National Statistics today, which show that Norwich North's rate of unemployment remains better than the national average. The February 2021 figures for the unadjusted claimant count have been published today, which show the number of...
Jobs and employment were at the heart of the Chancellor’s Budget this week. I have always worked in Parliament and locally to back jobs, and I know how important this Budget was for employees and businesses. The Budget offered further reassurance that the Government...