Workers and businesses across Torbay have been given a boost after the Government announced the current furlough scheme would be extended by a further four months, with workers continuing to receive 80% of their current salary.
New statistics published today (12th May 2020) revealed the job retenti
Torbay’s MP Kevin Foster has welcomed news 1,729 business properties in Torbay have already received grants totalling £24,790,000 as part of the Government’s Small Business Grants Scheme, yet is calling on more to check their entitlement as it is estimated nearly 600 businesses are yet to apply.
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Torbay’s MP Kevin Foster has welcomed the announcement police ranks in Devon & Cornwall have been bolstered with an additional 61 officers since the government launched its major recruitment drive in September 2019.
Across England and Wales more than 3,000 extra officers have now joined the pol
Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Herald Express and you can read the latest edition (Published on Wednesday 29th April 2020) here.
The key testing site in Torquay is now in place and I am advised there are still some slots available today (Sunday 26th April 2020) for keyworkers in the Bay.
Given the impact of the current situation on the fishing industry in our bay Torbay’s MP Kevin Foster has welcomed a £10 million fund for England’s fishing and aquaculture sectors announced by the Government.
Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Herald Express and you can read the latest edition (Published on Wednesday 15th April 2020) here.
