Foreign Travel Advice – UK
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Transport for London extraordinary funding and financing
It is vital that we take the necessary steps to protect the services which our critical workers, such as NHS staff, rely on – both in London and all across…
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Funding and manufacturing boost for UK vaccine programme
Global licensing agreement signed between Oxford University and AstraZeneca AstraZeneca will work to make up to 30 million doses available by September for the UK, as part of an agreement…
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Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre to open 12 months ahead of schedule
Up to £93 million government investment to open the UK’s first dedicated Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre 12 months early A further £38 million will establish a rapid deployment facility…
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Prime Minister’s article in the Mail on Sunday: 17 May 2020
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is truly that the worst of times bring out the best in humanity. Every day brings heart-breaking news as more lives are lost…
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Government begins large scale study of coronavirus immunity
Antibody testing will help to understand levels of immunity and the role of genetics Up to 20,000 people of all ages and walks of life to take part for at…
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British Embassy Warsaw staff wear pride-themed masks to mark IDAHOBIT
Every year, this Embassy flies the Pride flag on 17 May, to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. The date marks the decision in 1990 to remove…
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Education Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 16 May
Welcome to today’s briefing from Downing Street. I am joined by Dr Jenny Harries, the deputy chief medical officer. First, I want to update you on the latest data on…
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Operational update: Coronavirus
Update on access arrangements This week, the government issued new access to open spaces. People in England can now spend more time outdoors and enjoy a wider range of activities…
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Additional £58 million to help Scotland tackle coronavirus
This comes on top of the existing £3.5 billion package given to Holyrood to help it tackle the crisis. This additional funding follows the announcement of a new Infection Control…
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Kate Bingham appointed chair of UK Vaccine Taskforce
Kate Bingham has today (16 May) been appointed chair of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce – the group set up by the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Business…