Travel Advisories
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PM call with President Trump: 29 May 2020
The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump this afternoon. They discussed the global response to coronavirus and the importance of ongoing international cooperation to develop a vaccine. On the upcoming…
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Chancellor’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 29 May 2020
Good evening. I’m joined here in Downing Street by Professor Steve Powis, Medical Director of NHS England. Let me begin with the latest figures: 4,043,686 tests have been carried out…
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New flight from Jamaica to bring home British travellers
This follows the support the FCO has already provided to get people back on special flights from the Bahamas, Cuba, and Guyana, as well as a flight from Jamaica earlier…
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Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps
Rishi Sunak announces Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended – with those eligible able to claim a second and final grant capped at £6,570 Chancellor also outlines further details…
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UK Statement to the WTO General Council
As this is the first time I’m taking the floor, I would like to say farewell to all those who are leaving us and thank them for their cooperation and…
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Action taken to halt sales of fingerprick coronavirus (COVID-19) antibody testing kits
The MHRA is asking providers of laboratory-based COVID-19 antibody testing services using capillary blood collected by a fingerprick, to temporarily stop providing this service until home collection of this sample…
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Crime news: Advocacy assistance now claimable on Intensive Paper Reviews
Providers of criminal legal aid services will now be able to claim advocacy assistance fees for Intensive Paper Reviews. The changes have been made by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA)…
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UK provides further support in Pakistan’s fight against Coronavirus
The United Kingdom is providing further assistance to Pakistan in the fight to stop the spread of the coronavirus and mitigate its impacts, by providing aid for the most vulnerable,…
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UK establishes voting rights treaty with Poland
The UK and Poland have signed a treaty that secures the right of British and Polish citizens to stand and vote in local elections in each other’s countries following the…
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Meet RWM’s Chief Scientific Adviser
In RWM’s latest blog, Chief Scientific Adviser Cherry Tweed reflects on her career, how ways of working have changed, and on our progress towards delivering a safe, long-term solution for…