Travel Advisories
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New guidance on spending time outdoors
From today, people are allowed to spend more time outdoors They will be able to go to parks and beaches to sunbathe, have a picnic and go fishing Outdoor sports…
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No impunity for chemical weapons attacks in Syria
The Director-General of the OPCW, Fernando Arias and the Coordinator of the Investigation and Identification Team, Santiago Onate today briefed members of the Security Council on the first report of…
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Housing Secretary sets out plan to re-start housing market
Housing Secretary announces plan to enable people to move home safely and to re-start the housing market in line with social distancing advice Estate agents’ offices can open; viewings are…
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Liz Truss kick-starts trade negotiations with Japan
The UK has today (Wednesday 13 May) published its negotiating objectives for a free trade agreement with Japan, with talks beginning shortly. The agreement will be based on the existing EU-Japan free…
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Media Statement from Dr. Robert Redfield, CDC Director; Dr. Steve Hahn, FDA Commissioner; and Dr. Anthony Fauci, NIAID Director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have together determined that government entities working in support of the COVID-19 response efforts…
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Four new Cabinet Office Non-Executive Board Members appointed
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, Michael Gove, has today appointed Lord Hogan-Howe, Baroness Finn, Henry de Zoete and the Rt Hon Gisela…
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Business Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 12 May 2020
Business Secretary Alok Sharma speaking at the daily coronavirus press conference Good afternoon. I am joined today by Professor Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England and Sarah Albon…
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Government expands expert team to rapidly roll out coronavirus test and trace programme
The government has today appointed 2 new members to the team of experts working on the coronavirus test and trace programme Tom Riordan and Sarah-Jane Marsh will join the programme…
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Vikoma exports pollution control equipment with UKEF support
About the transaction: Vikoma Region Isle of Wight Sector Manufacturing – pollution control Project location Multiple destinations UKEF support Bond Support Scheme Vikoma, headquartered on the Isle of Wight, has…
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Power Jacks enters new markets with UKEF support
About the transaction: Power Jacks Region Aberdeenshire Sector Manufacturing Project location Multiple destinations UKEF support Bond Support Scheme Power Jacks is a leading design and manufacturing company, providing electro-mechanical lifting…