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Coronavirus job retention scheme extended by four months

Announcing the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until the end of October. By that point, we will have provided eight months of support to British people and businesses.  Until the end of July, there will be no changes to the scheme whatsoever. From August to October the

D&S column: a turning point for the Friarage Hospital

All of us who have fought hard for the best possible range of services at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton will be delighted by the decision of local health chiefs to maintain the 24/7 opening hours of the hospital’s urgent treatment centre (UTC). At a time when our NHS heroes are the front l

More measures to support small business

Announcing the introduction of Bounce Back Loans for small businesses and taking Questions from MPs on this and other support measures introduced to help the economy during the Covid-19 emergency.

D&S column: the community pulls together

It has been hugely reassuring and gratifying to hear about the way people in North Yorkshire have responded so magnificently in this Coronavirus national emergency. I have spoken frequently over the years about the amazing strength of our local communities.

D&S column: together we will beat this virus

Unprecedented and life-changing – that’s the scale of the challenge the nation faces. But however daunting the immediate prospect is I want you all to know we will get through it. Two principles have driven the Government’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The first is to keep people safe.

Treasury Select Committee

Answering questions from the Treasury Select Committee about the Government's measures to support individuals and businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Delivering the Budget Statement 2020

I delivered my first Budget to a packed House of Commons. I announced a raft of measures to support people and businesses while the country meets the challenge of Coronavirus/COVID-19, to level up the economy and to deliver on our promises to the British people. The full text of my statemejnt

D&S column: congratulations to the Catterick Military WAGS Choir

I love going to the movies but as you might imagine I don’t have much leisure time at present. But once I have delivered the Budget next week, I’m looking forward to catching up - and one new release I am particularly looking forward to seeing is Military Wives. Starring Kristen Scott Thomas, it t