Since the introduction of Universal Credit, while many have found the system helpful, easy to navigate and useful if income fluctuates - however there have been some constituents who faced challenges, particularly for individuals paid a wage every four weeks.

Reminder for residents - it is tax credit renewal time. If you are claiming tax credits you should have received your renewal pack by now.  This pack tells you how to renew your tax credits and allows you to update your information. 

A number of residents have contacted the office with concerns over Universal Credit payments not being as expected.

A number of working parents have made contact with me about challenges faced with care while they are furloughed.

I and other MPs have been putting forward feedback on this issue and I am pleased to say that some changes are being made.

Staffordshire will soon be moving from 'Medium' to the 'High' in the Covid19 alert levels system. Dates will be confirmed shortly but it is expected that by next week, our status will have changed. 

Our local Citizen's Advice team has set up a project to help employers and local residents from the EU get fully prepared for Brexit. 

Christopher Pincher MP congratulates County Council on delivering the 1,000th food parcel to the vulnerable

Speaking to the Tamworth Herald, Christopher Pincher MP said:

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. 

The Prime Minister returned to the podium today - he had an important message for us all, you can read his statement in full below.

I know there has been a number of new births over the past few weeks but not all parents have yet been able to register the birth.

While registry offices continue to run, demand is high and so some registration processes are taking longer than normal.