It is just over a year since we left the European Union and in that time the government has successfully negotiated numerous free trade agreements and to cement the success, the UK has now formally applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Our Plan for Jobs is an ambitious programme of job creation and support to help people of all ages, including people with health conditions and disabilities, move into work or gain the skills that will open up job opportunities.
Space exploration is exciting, inspiring and opens doors to scientific discoveries. Rolls-Royce in Derby has signed an innovative contract with the UK Space Agency for a study into the future use of nuclear technology for Space exploration.
Ensuring every child receives the highest quality of education is crucial so young people can have the best start in life. As the pandemic has forced schools to close we must ensure that children still receive the highest quality of remote education.
The Government has announced reforms to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to buy their own homes and extend their leases, expanding the opportunity of home ownership for millions of people across the country.
It hasn’t been easy, and we always knew the Brexit trade talks would go to the wire, but finally, the European Union and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement. Our Prime Minister and his team have succeeded when very many people said this deal could never be done.
The latest data shows the virus spreading more rapidly in London, the South East and the East of England than would be expected given the tough restrictions which are already in place. It appears this spread is now being driven by the new variant of the virus.
I can hardly believe it is a year since I was re-elected as your MP and what a year. Back then we could not imagine how much would change, how our lives would be put on hold and how events would unfold.
The Department for International Trades East Midlands News bulletin contains guidance, webinar and an update on UK trade which businesses in South Derbyshire may find helpful.
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