Travel Advisories
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Latest rod licence figures show increase as restrictions lifted
Environment Agency figures released today show a huge surge in fishing licence sales after the government lifted restrictions on outdoor activities. Between 13 May 2020, when the restrictions were lifted,…
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Group to measure for coronavirus prevalence in waste water
Sewage monitoring is being established across the UK as part of an advance warning system to detect new outbreaks of coronavirus. The new approach is based on recent research findings…
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Promoting peace, stability and security in the Central African region
Thank you, Mr President. We first want to express our condolences to the Government and the people of Burundi for the recent death of President Nkurunziza. We’d like to express…
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Trio receive jail term for dumping mustard gas bombs in a Lincolnshire lake
A trio of wartime memorabilia hunters have received jail sentences for dumping WWII mustard gas bombs in a Lincolnshire lake – making them the first in the country to be…
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New rules on face coverings coming in on Monday will help keep passengers safe
from Monday 15 June everyone must wear a face covering when travelling by public transport in England under the new rules, operators will be able to prevent passengers who refuse…
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Transport Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 12 June 2020
Good afternoon. Welcome to today’s Downing Street press conference. I’m pleased to be joined today by Professor Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England. And again by Sir Peter…
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International Ministers discuss a new Coalition for the Sahel
The speech below was delivered by Africa Minister James Duddridge on Friday 12 June at a virtual meeting of international Ministers to discuss the new Coalition for the Sahel –…
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Scottish Secretary visits mobile testing unit in Moffat
UK Government Scottish Secretary Alister Jack today visited [Friday 12 June] a mobile testing unit in Moffat. He saw how UK-wide testing is being expanded, with support from our Armed…
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UK Government will not be seeking an extension to the EU exit Transition Period
New border controls and procedures have been confirmed for 2021 as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, formally notifies the EU that the UK will neither accept…
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Domestic Seafood Supply Scheme supports fishing industry
The Domestic Seafood Supply Scheme was set up in April to help fund projects that will increase the sale and consumption of locally caught seafood. It was a competitive scheme,…