This afternoon the government launched its Homes for Ukraine scheme. Enabling individuals and organisations the opportunity to volunteer accommodation to house Ukrainians forced to escape their homeland.
More information is available here - homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk
Therese visited The Suffolk Punch Trust in Hollesley recently to see the dedicated work of volunteers and staff who help protect the critically endangered species through its established breeding programme.
Therese said: "It's been especially tough for them during lockdown but it's good news t
A decade ago we introduced automatic pension enrolment. In Suffolk Coastal 11,000 workers now have a pension pot helping make them more financially resilient - with the scheme being taken up by 2,340 employers.
The energy regulator OFGEM has announced that the energy price cap will rise in April. Without action, this would be very tough for millions of families.
Suffolk is to become an Education Investment Area with more government investment for our children's future as part of the government's plan to level up.
Therese said: "Importantly this extra investment will include retention payments to keep the best teachers and specific support for SEND children
As part of the detailed Levelling Up plan being unveiled by the government today, Suffolk has been invited to agree a new County Deal.
Therese said: "I’m delighted that Suffolk is one of just nine areas across the country being trusted to take on a lot more power and responsibility in the first pha
Therese has welcomed the announcement from the Energy Secretary that £100 million of government funding is being made available to support the continued development of Sizewell C.
Therese said: "Nuclear power as a low carbon energy source is a key strand of the government’s plan to achieve net-zero
Therese has welcomed today’s announcement from the Department of Health that £50m has been allocated for a rapid program to tackle some of the backlog in dentistry caused by the pandemic.
Under the scheme, 350,000 extra appointments will be offered including outside of normal hours to treat people