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Huge increase in UK Personal Protective Equipment production
Robust and resilient supply chains will provide continuous flow to frontline
PM commits to protect 30% of UK land in boost for biodiversity
Over 4,000 sq km of new land in England will be designated and protected.
New legal duty to self-isolate comes into force today
Legal duty to self-isolate comes into force today, to ensure compliance and reduce spread of COVID-19
Cash boost to get more kids cycling and walking to school
The government announces a new million-pound programme to get more students and their families physically active in time for Bike to School Week.
NHS COVID-19 app has been downloaded over 10 million times
Over 10 million people in England and Wales have downloaded the app, 6 million on the first day.
COVID-19 Honours
Queen’s Birthday Honours list recognises doctors, nurses, fundraisers and volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the UK’s coronavirus response.
Prime Minister’s speech to UN General Assembly: 26 September 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the UN General Assembly in New York.
New restrictions for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds as coronavirus cases increase
New restrictions will be brought in for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds to help curb infection rates as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Landmark strategy launched to cement UK’s position as global leader in genomics
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has today heralded the launch of a landmark new strategy that will secure the UK’s future position as a global leader in genomics.
Comic Relief, Greggs Foundation and Global’s Make Some Noise to benefit from major coronavirus charity match-funding scheme
19 philanthropists, charitable funders and foundations to receive share of £85 million from government – generating £170 million for charities’ vital work
NHS COVID-19 app: emails and SMS messages
The government is texting and emailing people across England to inform them of the new contact tracing app, available to download from the App Store and Google Play.
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations at UNGA 2020: UK statement
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the UK statement to the high-level meeting of the Assembly to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the UN.
Supporting the establishment of UNITAMS
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Sudan and South Sudan
Shipment of high level waste from the UK to Germany
Over the coming years the UK will be returning high level waste in the form of vitrified residues to Germany.
Belarus: Joint Statement by Media Freedom Coalition on the detention of journalists
The Media Freedom Coalition's Executive Group have issued a statement on the Belarus elections.
First phase of Dawlish seawall completed, securing South West’s rail links
New seawall at Dawlish reaches an important milestone.
Waste site director ordered to pay confiscation order
Gloucester director ordered to pay back over £179,000 that he obtained through proceeds of crime.
Information and events for British citizens in Spain
The British Embassy and Consulates regularly hold events across Spain to update British citizens on the UK’s departure from the European Union.
UK Government local coronavirus testing site opens in Edinburgh
A new UK Government funded walk-through coronavirus testing facility opened today in Edinburgh's Usher Hall
Treatment of government grant support schemes in business interruption insurance settlements: Letter from the Economic Secretary to the Treasury to the Association of British Insurers
A response from HM Treasury to the letter sent by the Association of British Insurers regarding the practice of insurers deducting the value of government grants from business interruption insurance settlements.