Liverpool City Region COVID-19 Updates

Targeted support gives more than 1,400 jobseekers in the North West a 2nd chance

NEW figures show that a total of 1,430 people in the North West, who lost jobs in the pandemic, are on the road back to work thanks to a Government programme providing targeted support to re-launch their careers. On average, nearly 500 jobseekers a day across Great Britain have started on the Government�s ₤238 million JETS; Job Entry Targeted Support, scheme over the last 7 months. And just under 13,000 have already returned to work after securing new roles through JETS. With opportunities opening up as the country proceeds carefully along the roadmap to Covid recovery, it means the Department for Work and Pensions is well on the way to hitting its target of helping 250,000 by September.

Minister for Employment, Mims Davies MP said:- "Behind these figures are real people across the North West dealt a rough hand by the impact on jobs of the Pandemic who are now receiving vital support to get back into work, at a time when they need it most. Our Plan for Jobs is delivering and opening up opportunities in every Region and nation across the country, and we remain relentlessly focused on turning our jabs success into jobs success as we push to build back better."

Amanda Newell, Head of Delivery for Ingeus, one of the JETS providers, added:- "Ingeus have supported more than 1,400 people into work as part of the Job Entry Targeted Support scheme in the North West. Working with our local partners, our expert team work with passion, drive and integrity to support people quickly back into work, in turn helping businesses continue to operate and grow during this difficult time. We�re very proud to have this commitment to our customers reflected in our market leading performance. Covid19 has presented many challenges for so many people, but with the right support at the right time, we can help people use their skills and experience for new opportunities."

The support helps people out of work for three months by giving them access to the tailored, flexible support needed to move back into work quickly. That includes specialist advice on how they can utilise existing, or build new, skills to move into growing sectors where jobs are available such as green energy and construction, as well as CV and interview guidance.

The announcement follows new employment figures released last month that showed the unemployment rate had fallen for a third month to 4.8%, with the Government continuing to ramp up support to get people back into work. Once enrolled, the tailored programme also gives job hunters the boost they need to return to employment through an action plan agreed with their personal adviser, peer support and signposting to opportunities to build vital skills. JETS is a key pillar of the Government�s Plan for Jobs which is helping people of all ages into work.

The flagship Kickstart Scheme has seen an average of 400 young people a day start a job over the last month, with over 200,000 new high quality jobs created. To help deliver the Plan, the DWP has recruited an additional 13,500 Work Coaches to protect, support and create jobs across the country, providing 1 to 1 support tailored to individual claimants and local jobs markets.

Tickets on sale for National Theatre production Follies on the big screen at Vue

FANS of the theatre are invited to experience front row seats at the Olivier stage for National Theatre Live: Follies, as the production will be screening at Vue, and tickets are now on sale. The re-release of the 2017 production will be available at Vue Southport, on Thursday, 2 September 2021 where cinema goers can be immersed in the thrilling detail of the live musical, captured in the highest definition for the big screen.

Including classic songs such as:- 'Broadway Baby,' 'I'm Still Here' and 'Losing My Mind,' Stephen Sondheim�s legendary musical is directed by Dominic Cooke and was filmed live in front of an audience at the National Theatre. Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling production, featuring a cast of 37 backed by a 21 piece orchestra.

Set in New York, 1971, at the Weismann theatre which is due to be demolished the following day, the Follies girls return to the stage one last time. 30 years after their last performance and after a few drinks, egos are unleashed, lies are exposed, and secrets are revealed. Winner of Academy, Tony, Grammy and Olivier awards, Sondheim�s previous work includes:- 'A Little Night Music,' S'weeney Todd' and 'Sunday in the Park' with George.

Leigh Loudon, General Manager of Vue Southport, said:- "We�re thrilled to allow our customers to experience the excitement of live theatre from the comfort of the big screen. The best music deserves the best sound, and you�ll be able to hear every note through our Dolby sound systems. This means you�ll feel like you�re in the middle of the musical, and it�s experiences like these that our customers have been waiting for during the last year. We hope they will be as excited as we are and look forward to returning to the cinema."

Vue customers can rest assured that they can still sit back, relax and Get Lost in great stories as safely as possible, with physically distanced seating aided by improved online booking, enhanced cleaning, reduced touch points throughout all venues, as well as enhanced ventilation systems. Tickets are available now from:- MyVue.com.

Quick Fact:- Did you know that Vue has 91 state of the art cinemas throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 850 screens?

THE total number of UK Coronavirus (Covid19) infections that have been laboratory confirmed, within the UK, has risen by:- 5,341 cases and the total number now stand at:- 4,516,892 that includes tests carried out by commercial partners which are not included in the 4 National totals.

The total number of Covid19 associated UK fatalities added to the total, was sadly reported to be:- 4 within 28 days of positive test, according to the Department of Health. The total number of deaths of people who have had a positive test result confirmed by a Public Health or NHS laboratory is:- 127,840, within 28 days of positive test. Deaths with Covid19 on the death certificate:- 152,183.

The number of Covid19 patients currently in UK Hospitals:- 932. The current number of Covid19 patients currently in mechanical ventilation beds in UK Hospitals:- 134 Daily number of Covid19 patients admitted to UK Hospitals:- 154.

In England, there are a total of:- 3,940,141 confirmed cases. North West - total of:- 631,291 confirmed cases.

The number of laboratory confirmed cases within the Liverpool City Region are as follows:-

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Targeted support gives more than 1,400 jobseekers in the North West a 2nd chance

Tickets on sale for National Theatre production Follies on the big screen at Vue

Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region