Travel Advisories
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Permit granted for next stage in Hoveton Great Broad restoration
A public consultation took place earlier this year to consider an application by Natural England for a flood risk activity permit, which is required to install the permeable fish barriers.…
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Councils awarded £800,000 to build on digital advances made during pandemic
Up to £120,000 given to 11 innovative council-led projects to better serve residents The Local Digital Fund will use innovation to solve common problems facing councils as they respond to the…
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Kolkata official briefs Her Majesty The Queen on UK-India COVID collaboration
Sanjibita Tariang, who works at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, narrated her experience of helping stranded British travellers get home during India’s lockdown. She described how the ‘UK…
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Law change to better protect consumers in event of insolvencies
Proposed changes will provide clarity for consumers about when they will own goods they have pre-paid for, particularly if a retailer becomes insolvent guidelines will set out ways of identifying…
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Attorney General launches recruitment campaign for new Chief Inspector
The Attorney General, Rt Hon Suella Braverman QC MP, is seeking to appoint the next Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service. The Chief Inspector plays a central role in…
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New Obesity Strategy unveiled as country urged to lose weight to beat coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect the NHS
Ban on TV and online adverts for food high in fat, sugar and salt before 9pm End of deals like ‘buy one get one free’ on unhealthy food high in…
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Eleven arrested linked with illegally facilitating Channel crossings
Eleven people have been arrested in relation to illegally facilitating migrant crossings of the Channel. The joint operation took place in a number of locations this week (Tuesday 21 July)…
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The Queen praises FCO staff for COVID-19 work at virtual visit
Her Majesty The Queen praised the ‘incredible work’ of FCO staff responding to the coronavirus pandemic during a virtual visit and portrait unveiling. The Queen saw the painting being unveiled…
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Handover of Mobile Testing Units
Since April, the world-renowned UK Armed Forces have deployed thousands of personnel at short notice to support Coronavirus Testing. They have worked alongside NHS staff and civilians at both Regional…
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Green light for increase in speed through roadworks
After extensive and innovative research and trials, the company has confirmed that where it is safe for road users and roadworkers, and where shown on road signs, vehicles can be…