The Government's Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has today opened for claims.

More detail has been published today following the Prime Minister's address to the nation last night.

It's a 50-page document and so, whilst I have included a link to it below, I have set out the main points here, with links to where you can find out more.

The Prime Minister has addressed the nation this evening, giving an important update on the measures we are taking to tackle coronavirus. 

The main points are above, with a video of the speech, or you can read the entire speech below.

The Prime Minister's Statement

AN OXFORDSHIRE MP has called on banks to step up and support businesses during the coronavirus crisis.

We are all aware of the immense debt of gratitude we owe our frontline workers who are doing everything they can to keep us safe and healthy as we tackle Coronavirus: be that NHS workers, social care staff, the police and other emergency services.

Robert has welcomed news that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme has been extended to allow more people to be covered.

Some updated guidance on the 'furlough' scheme has been produced for employees - check here to see if you may be covered:

✈️ BRITISH NATIONALS ABROAD ✈️

The Government is working around the clock to support and advise British citizens abroad, and to help them get home. My team and I have already helped a number of local residents to get home, and are in regular contact with several more.

In just a few short weeks, the Coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed everyday life in this country. We all feel the profound impact of Coronavirus not just on ourselves, but on our loved ones and our local communities.

There are lots of wonderful volunteering groups springing up all over West Oxfordshire, looking to help those who are self-isolating or ill, and I have brought together some of the advice that is available on how to do this safely and well, on this page - as well as links to those who are offerin