Over 100 million meals have been claimed under the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme. 55,000 meals claimed under the scheme in the Gainsborough constituency. Sir Edward urges local people to continue supporting local businesses as the UK bounces back from coronavirus.

New £2 billion Kickstart scheme will create thousands of new jobs for young people across UK, as part of coronavirus recovery . Those on Universal Credit aged between 16-24 will be offered six-month work placements – with wages and training costs paid by the Government.

Local MP Sir Edward Leigh has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested in small businesses across the UK since its launch in 2012.

10,800 people in the Gainsborough constituency have had their jobs protected by the Government through the coronavirus pandemic £17,062,500 worth of grants provided to local businesses. In total, more than £160 billion of Government support has been provided to help individuals and businesses in all parts of the UK.

The Eat Out to Help Out scheme has launched this week, giving families 50 per cent off their restaurant bills in August. There are 3,190 participating independent restaurants, cafes and pubs, and outlets from smaller chains in East Midlands.

Chancellor launches Plan for Jobs – supporting, creating and protecting jobs across the country as we emerge from the coronavirus outbreak. More than 9,300 jobs have been supported across the Gainsborough constituency, which will now benefit from further measures as part of the Government’s plan to support businesses, create jobs and give young people the opportunity of a better start.

Sir Edward Leigh has welcomed the re-opening of the tourism sector on 4 July, giving a boost for up to 410 businesses in the Gainsborough Constituency, and called on people to show their support for businesses following a challenging three months.

The Gainsborough constituency has received unprecedented economic support to protect jobs and businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak.

1,606 business properties in the West Lindsey District have already received grants as part of the Government’s Small Business Grants Scheme. In total, more than £12,220,000 has made its way to small businesses in the area.

Employment in our country continues to grow and is now at a record high – with more people in work than ever before and unemployment at its lowest since 1974, giving families the security of a good job and more money in their pockets thanks to another month of rising wages.