Travel Advisories
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Approved Document M volume 2 amendments: circular 02/2020
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Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people to be compulsory in new public buildings
Compulsory inclusion of Changing Places Toilets in new public buildings to help 250,000 people Shopping centres, sports stadiums and arts venues among buildings listed Changes will help ensure everyone in…
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UK invests extra £16 million to prevent Amazon deforestation
UK government invests £16 million into projects to protect the Amazon rainforest investment will also help to restore 900 hectares of rainforest, the equivalent of over 1,680 football pitches £80…
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Jenrick launches £266 million housing fund for vulnerable people
Funds to help ensure 15,000 people continue to have a safe place to stay and are helped into long term accommodation Jenrick praises ‘remarkable national effort’ to protect vulnerable during…
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Government invests £85m to double coronavirus charity fundraising
Up to £85 million for charities with government doubling the efforts of funders and philanthropists Cash to support coordination of the voluntary sector’s coronavirus response The Government will boost the…
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Boost to passengers as government bolsters ATOL scheme
greater protection for passengers through government backing the ATOL protection scheme the step will ensure passengers who choose refund credit notes are covered for cancellations as a result of COVID-19,…
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Marine and coastal areas linked with better health and well-being
A new study suggests that exposure to coastal environments can play a significant role in boosting human health and well-being, due to the ‘therapeutic effects’ marine and coastal landscapes have.…
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Explained: The Draft Building Safety Bill
Background The government is bringing forward fundamental changes in the Draft Building Safety Bill that will improve building and fire safety, so that people will be, and will feel, safer in their homes. The Grenfell Tower fire in West London on June 14,…
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Landmark building safety law to keep residents safe
New laws to bring biggest improvements to building safety for a generation Regulator to raise standards, enforce new laws and give louder voice to residents so building owners ensure their safety Fire safety consultation seeks views on proposals to implement recommendations from Grenfell Tower…
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Lockdown restrictions lifted in some areas of Leicestershire
Areas outside of Leicester City and the Borough of Oadby and Wigston will align with national lockdown restrictions in England from 18 July. Some restrictions will continue in the protected…