Chloe SmithGraduates applying to train as teachers in high priority subjects will see increases to tax-free cash bursaries and scholarships from next year under government plans to recruit and retain top talent. The government is investing in supporting aspiring teachers starting their training in...
Unemployment hit a multi-decade low in the three months to August, official data showed on Tuesday. The Office for National Statistics said unemployment stood at 3.5 per cent — 0.3 percentage points down on the quarter and the lowest since 1974. And we’re doing well in our area....
Championing better, local mental health services this World Mental Health Day Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North praises the Government’s back to work announcement today. “I am delighted that on World Mental Health Day, the UK Government has announced a £122 million support packa...
I 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...
Yesterday the government announced the expansion of our Start Up Loan scheme, providing over 30,000 new loans for small businesses nationally – helping new businesses to thrive, growing the economy and raising living standards. An £884 million loan scheme for new businesses is to be g...
Disabled people deserve the same opportunities to start, stay and succeed in employment as everyone else. I am aware that those with autism and learning disabilities can face particular barriers to employment, which is why as Minister for Disabled People I have announced a &pou...
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...
Listening to the voices of local small businesses is important to me. That's why it was great to meet a range of small businesses recently in a roundtable hosted by the local Federation of Small Businesses. The overwhelming message that businesses gave me was that they were...
Today the government has announced a £37 million funding boost for renewable energy innovation to secure energy sovereignty and slash the UK's dependency on fossil fuels for years to come. The rise in global gas prices and Putin’s war in Ukraine means securing the UK&rsq...
Yesterday, the Government announced further support for small businesses feeling the squeeze of worldwide inflationary pressures, creating jobs and driving economic growth. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the local economy, which is why I welcome the governments determin...