Fiona said:

"I really hope this augmented Government backed loan scheme will help the many viable businesses in this constituency to overcome the challenges they face through this virus."

Fiona has received an update from Royal Mail. Please see details below:

"I would like to assure you that we continue to work hard to collect, process and deliver as much mail and parcels as possible in difficult circumstances. 

An update from Fiona:

"I  would like to update you on the work the Department of Local Government, Communities and Housing  has been doing in recent days in response to COVID-19, and to answer some of the most frequent questions received.

Holiday Parks

The NHS is “rallying the troops” for the war on coronavirus, with volunteers being called up to help vulnerable people stay safe and well at home.

The Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP, has written about the package of support for the railway. Please see a copy of the letter in the attachments below.

Age UK have said:

"Information for volunteers

Closing non-essential shops and public spaces

Last week, the Government ordered certain businesses - including pubs, cinemas and theatres - to close. The Government is now extending this requirement to a further set of businesses and other venues, including:

Today the Chancellor has announced an unprecedented package of government-backed loans and guarantees to support business.

Fiona said: "Here is the very latest from the Secretary of State for Health on how the Government is leading our country’s approach to tackling coronavirus"

The statement from the Health Secretary:

"The coronavirus outbreak is the biggest public health emergency in a generation.