As a country, we all need to do what we can to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

That is why the government has given clear guidance on self-isolation, household isolation and social distancing.

Emergency legislation to suspend new evictions from social or private rented accommodation while this national emergency is taking place
No new possession proceedings through applications to the court to start during the crisis

After schools shut their gates on Friday afternoon, they will remain closed until further notice except for children of key workers and vulnerable children, as part of the country’s ongoing response to coronavirus.

The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19.

This includes a package of measures to support businesses including:

New guidance to stay at home for 14 days if someone in your household has symptoms of COVID-19 is the focus of the next stage of a public awareness campaign launched by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock today.

This week, 3rd to 9th February, marks National Apprenticeship Week 2020 – an annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships across England and a time to recognise and applaud apprenticeship success stories across the country.

Local MP Leo Docherty has welcomed news that Rushmoor and Hart councils will receive £92,000 to tackle rough sleeping this year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

This week Leo Docherty MP welcomed local former Headteacher, Linda Tansley to the Houses of Parliament to offer his personal thanks for her long-standing service as a teacher in the local community. 

Leo Docherty MP has welcomed the news that the Conservative Government has delivered on its manifesto pledge to enshrine the historic £33.9 billion funding boost for the NHS into law.

2019 has been a packed year for me across our area, as well as in Westminster. This last week, however, has been particularly busy.