Travel Advisories
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Restrictions lifted in parts of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire
Positive progress means 2 households can mix again in areas including Bolton, Stockport, Trafford, Hyndburn and Burnley Some improvements in Leicester, with current restrictions remaining in place for a further…
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UK statement to the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body on Appellate Body Appointments
Thank you, Chair. The United Kingdom continues its support for this proposal for the launch of the selection process and we refer to our previous statements on this agenda item.…
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Government has changed the law so most renters have a 6 month notice period
The government is continuing to help renters with an unprecedented package of support measures. Legislation has now been introduced, so landlords must now give tenants 6 months’ notice before they…
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Consultation launched to support marine renewables
New consultation launched on how government can support marine energy projects, such as floating offshore wind farms, tidal stream and wave energy views invited on how project costs could be…
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Homeowners to see savings available under new Green Homes Grant scheme
Homeowners and landlords given head start in making the most of the new Green Homes Grant scheme website offers personalised energy plan, and access to trusted local tradespeople to carry…
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Derailment and fire involving a tanker train at Llangennech
Published 28 August 2020 Last updated 28 August 2020 + show all updates 28 August 2020 Corrected to read the tank wagons contained ‘up to 75.5 tonnes of diesel or gas…
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UK Government to fund COVID-19 research in Scotland
The UK Government is investing £8.4 million in COVID-19 immunology research projects across the UK, including the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. It is the biggest ever contribution to…
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£500,000 funding for innovative research to diagnose TB in cattle faster
Ground-breaking scientific research aimed at detecting tuberculosis in cattle (bTB) will take place after five projects were awarded a combined investment of £500,000, the government has announced today (Friday 28…
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Foreign Secretary statement on Prime Minister Abe stepping down
I was sorry to learn that Shinzo Abe is stepping down as Prime Minister, and I pay tribute to the great things he has achieved as Japan’s longest serving leader.…
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Family Public Law Reform: National rollout of digital care and supervision applications resumes in September
The new online service to process care and supervision applications will resume its national roll out from 14 September 2020. The service allows local authorities and legal representatives to create…