Justin Tomlinson

Justin Tomlinson

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Prime Minister commits £3bn UK climate finance to supporting nature

Prime Minister commits £3bn UK climate finance to supporting nature

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the UK will commit at least £3 billion to climate change solutions that protect and restore nature and biodiversity over five years. The funding will be allocated from the UK’s existing commitment of £11.6bn for international climate finance and will deliver transformational change in protecting biodiversity-rich land and ocean, shifting to sustainable food production and supply, and supporting the livelihoods of the world’s poorest. Programmes...

Swindon Advertiser Column - Appauling Scenes From Washington Show Importance Of Peaceful Transitions Of Power

Swindon Advertiser Column - Appauling Scenes From Washington Show Importance Of Peaceful Transitions Of Power

I am sure I was not the only one shocked and appalled at the scenes from Washington as legislators were confirming the result of November’s Presidential election. The actions of rioters seeking to disrupt the democratic process in the US are disgraceful and utterly indefensible. America has a very proud reputation as a beacon of democracy across the world, and Wednesday’s events were an absolute low moment for American history. Trump has failed repeatedly to accept defeat gracefully and assist w...

Government Reforms Make It Easier And Cheaper For Leaseholders To Buy  Their Homes 

Government Reforms Make It Easier And Cheaper For Leaseholders To Buy  Their Homes 

Millions of leaseholders will be given the right to extend their lease by a maximum term of 990 years at zero ground rent, the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced. Today’s measures come as part of the biggest reforms to English property law for 40 years, fundamentally making home ownership fairer and more secure. The news has been welcomed by North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson, who throughout his 20 years as an elected representative in Swindon has supported efforts to secure leasehold...

Education Secretary Outlines Plans To Support Young People

Education Secretary Outlines Plans To Support Young People

Support for the continued education of young people has been outlined by the Education Secretary today, following the announcement that attendance at schools and colleges is now limited to all but vulnerable children and children of critical workers. During the period of national lockdown strengthened remote education expectations will be put in place, with schools expected to provide a set number of hours of high-quality remote education for pupils, supported by further deliveries of laptops an...

Over £200million Boost To Upgrade UK Labs To Help Scientists Tackle COVID-19 And Cut Emissions

Over £200million Boost To Upgrade UK Labs To Help Scientists Tackle COVID-19 And Cut Emissions

Super computers to track infectious diseases and a first-of-its kind floating offshore wind testing lab are among the world class facilities that UK researchers will gain access to, thanks to a major £213 million government investment to upgrade the UK’s scientific infrastructure. Announced today (Wednesday 6 January) by Science Minister Amanda Solloway, the investment will equip the UK’s leading scientists, universities and research institutes with new state-of-the-art equipment to drive forwar...

Government To Recruit Fourteen New Disability And Access Ambassadors To Support Rights of Disabled Consumers

Government To Recruit Fourteen New Disability And Access Ambassadors To Support Rights of Disabled Consumers

The Cabinet Office, on behalf of the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Justin Tomlinson, is seeking fourteen new Disability and Access Ambassadors to help to ensure businesses are doing all they can to support their disabled customers. They will join existing Ambassadors who have been helping industry and the Government in their management of the COVID-19 crisis, and supporting work to develop the National Strategy for Disabled People. The ambassadors are industry leaders who help to...

Prime Minister Welcomes Significant Uplift In Key Public Sector Jobs

Prime Minister Welcomes Significant Uplift In Key Public Sector Jobs

The Prime Minister today reaffirmed his commitment to boost the numbers of teachers, police officers, nurses and other public sector workers as part of the Government’s drive to build back better from the Covid pandemic in 2021. In a year which saw the number of nurses grow by more than 13,000, police officers by 6,000, and teachers by 41,000, the Prime Minister will make continuing to recruit the brightest and best into frontline public sector roles a priority in 2021. Campaigns to hire more NH...

Government Announces £4.6Billion In New Lockdown Grants

Government Announces £4.6Billion In New Lockdown Grants

In November the Government set out it’s economic package to support businesses over the Winter, including monthly grants for closed businesses worth up to £3000 per month, extending the furlough scheme until April and providing SEISS grants to support the self-employed until April. However, given the further national restrictions announced by the Prime Minister yesterday to prevent further spread of the virus, the Government has announced it will provide additional support to the most affected ...

Unpaid Carers Included On The Priorty List For COVID Vaccine

Unpaid Carers Included On The Priorty List For COVID Vaccine

As the Minister for Disabled People, Health & Work, Justin Tomlinson has spoken with the Department of Health & Social Care regarding carers receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. The Government has recognised the vital role unpaid carers play in caring for vulnerable individuals and they are now inclided on the priority list for vaccination. This means that unpaid carers that are in receipt of a carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person whose welfare m...

First People To Receive Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Today

First People To Receive Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Today

The NHS is the first health service in the world to deploy the life-saving jab, which has been authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after meeting strict standards of safety, quality and effectiveness. It is the only approved vaccine which can be stored at fridge temperatures. The government has secured access to 100 million doses of the vaccine on behalf of the whole of the UK, crown dependencies and overseas territories. More than half a million doses are...