Chloe Smith
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...
A number of constituents have contacted me about the issue of ‘vaccine passports.’ I wanted to share some information on this. First of all, I want to reassure my constituents what is in the idea, and what is not. The Government has recently run a consultation to gain views on the ...
I think we can all recognise that the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the risk of loneliness and mental ill-health, particularly for the most vulnerable people, and mental health services need to be well prepared for this. That is why in February, I wrote to the mental health Minister, asking wha...
Yesterday, shops, gyms, hairdressers, pubs and restaurants reopened in a major step forward in the Governments roadmap – and I urge everyone to continue to behave responsibly as the vaccination programme enters a further phase. Yesterday marked the start of the second phase of our cautious ...
I was sad to hear of the death of HRH Prince Philip, who will be remembered for his long public service and support of Her Majesty, The Queen. We are in a period of national mourning, with his funeral to take place this Saturday 17th April. You can find all information h...
I welcome increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage which will give 200,000 workers across the East of England a pay increases this year. The rate rises include a 2.2 per cent increase in the National Living Wage to £8.91, the equivalent of more than £345 ex...
Our teeth have such an important role to play in our lives. They help us chew and digest food, they help us to talk and speak clearly and they also give our face its shape. A smile also has other day-to-day benefits. It can give us greater confidence, as well as influence our social lives, jobs and ...
From today, groups of six or two households will be allowed to meet outside so long as they socially distance as we proceed cautiously with our next step towards unlocking our economy and getting back to the life we love. The sacrifices we have all made and the success of the vaccine programme ta...
I have thanked key workers from my constituency for the tough past year of public service. Earlier today I met with key workers to hear their experiences spanning organisations including Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norfolk County Council, Norfolk Libraries, Barchester Care and ...
A total of £56 million will be invested through the new Welcome Back Fund to help councils across England boost tourism, improve green spaces and provide more outdoor seating areas, markets and food stall pop-ups – giving people more, safer options to reunite with friends and relatives t...