The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus

From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe.

Conservatives welcome extra funding but urge Council to start using reserves

Councillor Robert Oliver said,

“Today’s announcement of more funding for Sunderland Council is good news with the funds available to spend how the council wishes as they are not ringfenced.

Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced this week.

The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of fighting the coronavirus.

All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested.

2700 business properties in Sunderland have already received grants as part of the Government’s Small Business Grants Scheme. In total, more than £30,360,000 has made its way to small businesses in the area.

Sunderland Conservatives have backed Unite union's calls for workers at Sunderland's Everyone Active gyms, swimming pools and fitness centres to receive 100% of their wages throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 

We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK.