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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. Update: local authority watchlist areas 25 September New restrictions on household mixing brought in for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds London added…
9:22 PM 25th September 2020
More Than 1 In 10 People In England Have Now Been Tested For Coronavirus
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 …
2:54 PM 25th September 2020
Denmark, Slovakia, Iceland And Curaçao Removed From UK Travel Corridor Exempt List
People arriving in the UK from these destinations from 4am Saturday 26 September 2020 will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks. Denmark, Iceland, Curaçao and Slovakia removed from list of travel corridors for UK arrivals, following data showing a significant increase in confirmed cases …
9:27 PM 25th September 2020
New Tough Measures To Tackle Modern Slavery In Supply Chains
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…
7:15 PM 24th September 2020
Prime Minister's Statement On Coronavirus (COVID-19): 22 September 2020
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…
8:46 PM 22nd September 2020
Childcare To Be Exempt From Interhousehold Mixing Restrictions In Local Areas Of Intervention
Informal carers will be able to provide care for children and vulnerable adults in parts of the country with restrictions on interhousehold mixing Children under 14 will be able to be cared for by individuals outside of their immediate household as part of…
8:16 AM 22nd September 2020
The Colourful Month Of Autumn!
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Image by Giani Pralea from Pixabay
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…
6:32 PM 21st September 2020
PM Calls With Devolved Administrations: 21 September 2020
Earlier today, the Prime Minister had calls with the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland about how coronavirus is spreading across the country. During these calls, the Prime Minister made clear that the rising infection rates are a cause for great…
4:44 PM 21st September 2020
New Package To Support And Enforce Self-isolation
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…
6:24 PM 20th September 2020
New Information Campaign To Help Brits Prepare For EU Travel Changes
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 …
3:24 PM 18th September 2020
Restrictions For More Areas In The North
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 …
9:59 AM 18th September 2020
Venues Required To Enforce Rule Of 6, NHS QR Code Posters And Contact Logs
Regulations come into force today to ensure that businesses comply with the rule of 6 and maintain social distancing between customers businesses failing to comply could be issued with fines of up to £4,000 designated venues will also will now have a legal requirement to maintain…
9:40 AM 18th September 2020
What A Load Of Rubbish! Fly-tipping Epidemic Costs UK Local Authorities Almost A Quarter Of A Million Pounds A Year To Clean Up
The British countryside is being damaged by fly-tipping with litter and rubbish common sights on the UK’s roads and verges. New research using freedom of information (FOI) requests to each of the UK’s local authorities carried out by West Yorkshire-based outdoors brand TOG24, shows that fly-tipping increased by 66%…
5:11 AM 17th September 2020
Drivers Urged To Clean Up Their Act As Part Of National Clean
Before and after images of a litter pick during last year’s 2019 Great British Spring Clean along the M1 (southbound junction 35 to 34)
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…
2:42 AM 16th September 2020
RAF Looks To The Future On Battle Of Britain Day
Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston spoke on future threats, cyber and space at RAF Waddington.
On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain a special day of events was hosted at RAF Waddington, the home of the RAF’s intelligence gathering assets, showcasing how the RAF are ready to meet the challenges of today, and the emerging threats of tomorrow. To mark the 80th anniversary of…
7:29 PM 15th September 2020
Duty Free Extended To The EU From January 2021
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From January 2021, there will be changes to duty free shopping. British passengers travelling to EU countries will be able to take advantage of duty-free shopping from January 2021, bringing our approach to the EU in line with the rest of the world. This means that passengers will be able to buy…
10:05 AM 15th September 2020
RAF Charity Shines Spotlight On Unsung Heroes On Battle Of Britain Day
Dear Editor, As we all mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the RAF Benevolent Fund is working to highlight the role of the many who each played a critical part in securing victory. Many of them lived and worked in Yorkshire and the Humber, home to not just…
1:00 AM 15th September 2020
Public Health England's Weekly Surveillance Report For The North
Nationwide rule of 6 for social gatherings to be implemented from Monday as cases rise across England, alongside call to the public to remain vigilant Additional restrictions on businesses in Leicester lifted, to be in line with the rest of the country Following further…
3:36 PM 13th September 2020
Portugal, Hungary, French Polynesia And Réunion To Be Removed From Travel Corridors List
People arriving in England from these destinations from 4am Saturday 12 September 2020 will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks. Portugal (apart from the Azores and Madeira), Hungary, French Polynesia and Réunion removed from list of travel corridors for England following data showing a significant increase in…
2:27 PM 11th September 2020
New Campaign To Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus Indoors This Winter
The ‘Hands. Face. Space’ public information campaign urges the public to continue to wash their hands, cover their face and make space to control infection rates and avoid a second peak. The spread of coronavirus, particularly in enclosed spaces is shown in a new film, produced with experts in…
7:00 AM 11th September 2020
Update On New Social Distancing Rules
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about new social distancing rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus. With permission, I’d like to make a further statement on coronavirus. We’ve done much as a nation to get this virus under control. And so we have been able to restore so much. Just one…
4:24 PM 10th September 2020
Venues Required By Law To Record Contact Details
Premises and venues across England must have a system in place to record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff in the latest move to break the chains of transmission of coronavirus. businesses and other public settings where people meet socially including hospitality, close contact and leisure venues…
2:40 PM 10th September 2020
Ministers Announce New Grants For Businesses Affected By Local Lockdowns
Businesses in England that are required to shut because of local interventions will now be able to claim up to £1,500 per property every three weeks. scheme provides a safety net to further protect jobs where a business is required to close comes in…
2:31 PM 9th September 2020
Matt Hancock's New Measures To Reduce The Spread Of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about new measures introduced to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Mr Deputy Speaker, with permission, I’d like to make a statement on coronavirus. As a country we have made huge strides in our fight against this invisible killer. Today’s ONS figures show that…
2:52 PM 8th September 2020
Prime Minister's Words On EU Negotiations: 7 September 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's words ahead of round 8 of EU negotiations. We are now entering the final phase of our negotiations with the EU. The EU have been very clear about the timetable. I am too. There needs to be an agreement with our European friends by the time of the…
2:27 PM 7th September 2020
UK Provides Vital Support To Vulnerable Global Communities Impacted By Covid-19
The government will fund 20 projects to address the challenges faced by some of the world's most vulnerable people during COVID-19. UK government invests £7.2 million in 20 new research projects to address the impact of COVID-19 on the world’s most vulnerable communities projects…
1:58 PM 5th September 2020
Government Delivers 250,000 Clear Face Masks To Support People With Hearing Loss
250,000 clear face masks are to be delivered to frontline NHS and social care workers to support better care for people who use lip-reading and facial expressions to communicate. NHS and care workers will be given clear face masks to help them communicate with people with certain conditions like hearing loss,…
10:06 AM 5th September 2020
Leeds In Lockdown? Not Yet
Leeds has become an "area of concern" according to Public Health England after the latest seven-day infection rate in the city rose to 32.5 cases per 100,000 people. Leeds' City Council were more circumspect and said being on the list did not mean more restrictions would be brought in immediately.…
8:07 AM 5th September 2020
Further Restrictions Eased For Greater Manchester, Lancashire And West Yorkshire
Local efforts to reduce infection rates sees relaxation of restrictions in previous local hotspots. Pools, gyms and sports facilities allowed to open across the country from Tuesday (8 September) as national easements implemented from 25 July applied to the rest of Blackburn with Darwen, Bradford and Leicester National…
7:07 AM 5th September 2020
Bolton And Trafford To Remain Under Existing Restrictions
Statement from Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock on Bolton and Trafford now remaining under existing coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. "Following a significant change in the level of infection rates over the last few days, a decision has been taken that Bolton and Trafford will now remain…
3:14 PM 2nd September 2020
Opinion
The Algorithm Method
Roger Winterbottom
Features Writer
After a disastrous summer at the box office, there was finally a bit of good news last week as a blockbuster hit our screens. Christopher Nolan’s new thriller centres on a secret government operative trying to manipulate time and prevent an algorithm from the future inverting the world. “TENT”, starring…
12:59 PM 2nd September 2020
Opinion
Land Of Woke And Boring
Christopher Jackson
Features Writer
Can you tell a Clydesdale from a Shetland? This one's a Clydesdale.
It’s tedious sometimes to have to revisit nonsense, but circumstances demand more pomp from me - excuse the excruciating puns! The liberal chattering classes at the BBC have managed to set new standards in puerile fawning, by cutting the singing from Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia at the…
5:15 PM 1st September 2020
Transport Secretary Announces Plans To Make Pavements Accessible For All
Government launches consultation on pavement parking. new plans set out to boost safety and make journeys more accessible for disabled people and parents review found third of people with visual impairments and almost half of wheelchair users were not as willing to go out because of antisocial…
7:51 PM 31st August 2020
Why Two Different Dates For The Start Of Autumn?
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Can you believe that it will be September in a couple of days so that means summer is nearly over and autumn is on its way, according to the meteorological calendar. With the height of lockdown early on in the year came sunny weather in the UK, followed by a summer…
4:27 PM 30th August 2020
Wild Polio Wiped Out In Africa With UK Aid Support
World Health Organization (WHO) announces the end of wild polio in Africa, marking a major step towards global eradication of the disease. UK efforts to stop wild polio in Africa have contributed to the continent being officially declared free from the disease, which can kill or maim children for life. This announcement…
2:22 PM 29th August 2020
Switzerland, The Czech Republic And Jamaica To Be Removed From Travel Corridors List
People arriving in England from these destinations from 4am Saturday 29 August will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks. Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Jamaica removed from list of travel corridors for England following data showing a significant increase in confirmed cases Cuba added…
9:55 AM 28th August 2020
New Pilots Announced For Return Of Spectators To Elite Sport
Events will support ambition to allow fans to return to live sport from 1 October with social distancing. The Government has announced a further batch of sporting events that will be used to pilot the safe return of spectators, after the Prime Minister confirmed it was safe for the trials to…
10:32 AM 27th August 2020
Tougher Fines Ahead Of Bank Holiday To Crack Down On Illegal Gatherings
Tougher measures targeting the most serious breaches of social distancing restrictions will come into effect on Friday 28 August ahead of the bank holiday weekend. Those facilitating or organising illegal raves, unlicensed music events, or any other unlawful gathering of 30 people or more may face a £10,000 fine – placing…
4:02 PM 23rd August 2020
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