Carer’s Leave Act 2023 Benefits Thousands of Unpaid Carers in Castle Point Friday, 5 April, 2024 The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 comes into force this week on Saturday 6 April 2024, giving people who provide care to a family member, friend or relative the right to up to five days of unpaid leave from work to fulfil their caring responsibilities. Rebecca Harris MP supported this legislation in Parliament and is delighted that 4,021 unpaid carers in Castle Point will now have access to these new... Local News
Pet Theft Taskforce Report 3rd September 2021 Today the Government has announced plans to tackle the issue of pet theft, safeguarding the welfare and safety of pets, keeping them safe and with their... Westminster News
‘Operation Warm Welcome’ Underway to Support Afghan Arrivals in the UK 1st September 2021 Today the Government has announced further details of ‘Operation Warm Welcome’, ensuring Afghans arriving in the UK receive the vital support they need to... Westminster News
Veterans’ Mental Health Services to Receive £2.7 Million Boost 1st September 2021 Yesterday the Government announced that veteran’s mental health services will benefit from a £2.7 million boost, ensuring the support is in place where it is... Westminster News
COVID-19 UPDATE: Government Signs Deal with Pfizer/BioNTech for 35 Million Vaccines 24th August 2021 The Government has agreed a contract for 35 million more doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine which will help keep our nation safe from the threat of COVID-19... Westminster News
Antibody Programme Launches & Vaccine for 16 to 17's yr olds 23rd August 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE: People Aged 16 to 17 in England are offered a COVID-19 Vaccine by Today & Government Launches UK-wide Antibody Surveillance Programme Articles
New Powers to Tackle Cruel Puppy Smuggling Move Step Closer 21st August 2021 Today the Government published our plans to tackle cruel puppy smuggling and ban the import of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails to safeguard the welfare... Westminster News
Afghanistan Response 19th August 2021 Yesterday, the Prime Minister updated the House of Commons on our five-point plan to support the people of Afghanistan and contribute to regional stability by... Westminster News
COVID-19 Self-isolation Update & 16 -17 to be offered vaccine 16th August 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE: Self-isolation Ends for Double-jabbed and under-18s, People Aged 16 -17 to be offered vaccine by 23 August & Cost of NHS Travel Tests to be... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris MP Welcomes Major Investment of £250,000 to Upgrade Roads Across Essex 13th August 2021 Rebecca Harris MP today welcomes a landmark new investment of £250,000 to upgrade roads across Essex, as the Conservatives work to level up transport across the... Westminster News