£200m has been made available for small and medium charities and community organisations to apply for. These grants will be distributed through The National Lottery Community Fund. Priority will be given to the following types of applications:

● Remember Me, an online memorial for those in the UK – of all faiths, beliefs or none – who have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

● HRH The Prince of Wales lends his support to the unique project

● A physical memorial to be created at St Paul’s Cathedral

The Government has announced that the Job Retention Scheme will be extended for four months until the end of October. Until the end of July, there will be no changes to the scheme whatsoever.

The government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible.

I have received the attached 'Dear Colleague' from The Rt Hon Alok Sharma at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy with guidelines for workplaces.

Attached is the document 'Our Plan to Rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy' from the Prime Minister. 

The Government have launched two new websites for jobseekers and employers. For those willing and able to take up a new role, visit -www.jobhelp.dwp.go.uk.

If you’re feeling alone or think someone else might be

🗨Reach out to friends, family and neighbours

🖥Join an online group/club

☎️Volunteer

The Government has today announced a new scheme for those in need of smaller loans.

Dear Sir Oliver,

Employers in your constituency can now claim online for a grant for 80% of their furloughed employees’ salaries, up to a maximum of £2,500 per employee, per month, through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This scheme will be open until the end of June 2020.