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The Solent LEP set out some of the benefits a Freeport in the Solent region would bring if approved later in the year
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The Isle of Wight Conservative MP welcomes the Conservative Chancellor's Budget. See within for details he has picked out to highlight
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Welcome news on Solent Freeport, budget will help many with final push, but much more needed for those still left out, say small firms
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Over 750 local councillors have signed a letter to PM calling for the extension of Free School Meals to pupils of families on Universal Credit
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Important for Covid recovery plan to protect against fourth wave, say Federation of Small Businesses
Small firms urge Chancellor to deliver on “whatever it takes” pledge as road map brings some clarity
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Read the confirmed details of how the Covid-19 restrictions will be eased over the coming months
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Read how George Lamberty believes the UK could have avoided such "harsh Covid-19 lockdowns"
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Cllr Stewart said this is the first time in many years that any government has given such an explicit recognition of the need for the Island’s unique circumstances to be looked at
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The Isle of Wight has been added to the government's list of areas where newly-built social housing can claim a higher level of grant money to keep future rents down
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The Government must extend business rates relief to 2022 – and finally act to extend help to beleaguered small business suppliers, say the Federation of Small Businesses
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Cllr Brading says that no child will go hungry on the Isle of Wight this February half-term and explains how support will be provided
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The news has been welcomed by the National Education Union, but reinforce that the last thing parents and children need is a stop-start approach
