On Friday, Tamworth’s MP Christopher Pincher joined Chief Inspector Paul Talbot and his team on duty in Tamworth as part of Operation Disrupt.

Christopher Pincher MP has welcomed the announcement that the Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme. This is in addition to the Coronavirus financial support such as furlough and business support.

Legislation signed into law by local MP Christopher Pincher, in his capacity as the Government Housing and Planning Minister, has seen businesses across Tamworth capitalise on the reformed rules and get more customers, safely, through their doors.

Local MP Christopher Pincher has welcomed the Chancellor’s scheme to get more people safely eating out and supporting our local economy.

With the United Kingdom COVID Alert system rating moving from Level 4 to Level 3, it has led to a continued slow reduction in restrictions and part of that has been the re-opening of Tamworth businesses.

Robert Peel, the PM who emancipated Catholics, cut the death penalty, cut food costs and founded our unarmed Police Force. A progressive statesman; we in Tamworth are proud of him. BTW, below is wrong, you've got the wrong Peel!

Tamworth Borough Council has set up a 'shop safe' business advisory team to help with the reopening of the high street.

In Tamworth and Lichfield, 30 placements for small businesses to join the FSB for 12 months are being provided as part of the response to Covid19.

A lot of you have been contacting me asking why when B&Q can be open, garden centres and other outdoor leisure facilities cannot.

Today the Chancellor announced a new 'bounce back' loans scheme.  This is a 100% Government backed loan scheme which will enable small businesses borrow up to £50,000 and access the cash within days.