Therese has been notified by Network Rail that the level crossing next to Trimley station will be replaced this weekend. The crossing will, therefore, be closed from 4am on Saturday 1st October until 4am on Monday 4th October.
Earlier today, the Chancellor set out our Growth Plan. The plan set an ambitious target for growth, securing sustainable funding for public services and improving living standards for everyone. Putting more money back into the pockets of businesses and families.
On the day His Majesty King Charles was proclaimed, I was pleased to re-swear the oath of allegiance in Parliament. As well as attending the Accession Council and the principal proclamation at St James’s Palace, I was also pleased to attend the local proclamations in both Ipswich and Felixstowe.
I attended the funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in my new role as Deputy Prime Minister. As a government minister, I have been following the protocol of not making any announcements during the period of national mourning.
Today, I mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II RIP. Earlier this year the nation celebrated her Platinum Jubilee with much love and joy, recognising her decades of service. My thoughts and prayers are with His Majesty King Charles III and all the Royal Family.
Earlier today the Prime Minister announced a new ‘Energy Price Guarantee’. Meaning that from the 1st of October a typical UK household will pay no more than £2,500 a year on their energy bill for the next two years.
Therese has welcomed the news that Ipswich Hospital is set to host one of 50 new surgical hubs that are being opened across the country to help deal with the backlog in routine surgery as a result of covid.
Earlier this week, Hutchison Ports and Scottish Power announced joint plans to explore opportunities for a large-scale hydrogen hub at the Port of Felixstowe.
