Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good afternoon, Across the world, the countries most successful in their fight against coronavirus are adopting regional and local measures to protect their populations. That is why last week we launched the three Local COVID Alert Levels for England, with interventions…

A new coin to mark the profound contribution minority communities have made to the shared history of the United Kingdom will enter circulation. new coin launched following discussions with the ‘We Too Built Britain’ campaign 2.5 million “Diversity Built Britain” 50p coins will enter into circulation next week …

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good afternoon, I am joined this afternoon by Dr Susan Hopkins of NHS Test and Trace and Public Health England and Sir Patrick Vallance Chief Scientific Advisor. On Monday, I explained that we would seek to consult with mayors and…

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden reveals details of cultural organisations across England receiving a share of £257 million Funding is the biggest tranche of money awarded so far from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund Venues benefitting from funding include…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson recorded a video message to mark Black History Month. All this month, we’re celebrating the lives of black public servants who helped make the UK what it is. There are servicemen from the UK and Commonwealth who fought for and with Britain to defend democracy. Heroes like George Arthur…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. When I spoke to you all last week I explained that the number of Covid patients going into hospital had doubled in a fortnight and I explained that the rate of infections was climbing steeply. I said that we faced the…

The Prime Minister spoke to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. They welcomed the strong partnership between the UK and Egypt on security and trade. The two leaders agreed to strengthen economic ties and looked forward to concluding a free-trade agreement as soon as possible. The Prime Minister and President Sisi shared their…

NHS Test and Trace has now reached almost half a million people, including those testing positive and their contacts, to slow the transmission of coronavirus in England. More than 1 in 10 people in England have been tested at least once since the service launched …

The government is introducing powerful new measures to strengthen the landmark Modern Slavery Act 2015 and ensure that large businesses and public bodies tackle modern slavery risks in supply chains. In a world first, public bodies which have a budget of £36 million or more, including local authorities in England and…

Rishi Sunak unveils government’s plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months. central to plan is a new Job Support Scheme and extension of Self Employment Income Support Scheme and over one million businesses will get flexibilities to help pay…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on coronavirus. Good evening, the struggle against covid is the single biggest crisis the world has faced in my lifetime. In less than a year this disease has killed almost a million people, and caused havoc to economies everywhere. Here in the UK we mourn every…

Does this mean that summer is nearly over and autumn finally here! Autumn Equinox 2020 in the Northern Hemisphere will be on Tuesday 22 September. So tomorrow, Tuesday 22 September is the first day of autumn according to the astronomical calendar, when the days are getting shorter and the nights…

A new package has been announced to support and enforce self-isolation. People will be required by law to self-isolate from 28 September, supported by payment of £500 for those on lower incomes who cannot work from home and have lost income as a result. New fines for those breaching self-isolation rules…

A public information campaign launches to help British travellers prepare for changes when visiting Europe from 1 January 2021, when the UK’s transition period ends. rules around passports, access to healthcare, driving, pet travel and mobile phone roaming in EU and EFTA countries are changing from 1 January 2021 …

Further restrictions introduced across parts of north west and West Yorkshire to curb rising infection rates, agreed in collaboration with local leaders Lancashire, Merseyside, Warrington and Halton escalated to areas of intervention, with new restrictions in parts of Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale …

Highways England is calling on drivers to join them in doing their bit to reduce litter levels on the nation's motorways as part of the Great British September Clean (11-27 September). Litter presents a serious safety risk and besides it being unsightly, it’s also a risk to wildlife and the…