From 15 June, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England.
Link: Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport
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Trade Credit Insurance backed by £10 billion guarantee
Government to provide guarantees of up to £10 billion to Trade Credit Insurance schemes for business-to-business transactions
Link: Trade Credit Insurance backed by £10 billion guarantee
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Statement on health measures on the UK border
Home Secretary makes statement on health measures on the UK border
Link: Statement on health measures on the UK border
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PM Boris Johnson article on Hong Kong: 3 June 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson writes in the Times about upholding the UK’s profound ties of history and friendship with the people of Hong Kong.
Link: PM Boris Johnson article on Hong Kong: 3 June 2020
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Foreign Secretary makes statement on Hong Kong National Security Legislation and UK response
Dominic Raab MP gives statement on Hong Kong National Security Legislation and UK response
Link: Foreign Secretary makes statement on Hong Kong National Security Legislation and UK response
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New Trade Commissioners to lead UK trade and investment overseas
International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss, has named three new HM Trade Commissioners (HMTCs).
Link: New Trade Commissioners to lead UK trade and investment overseas
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New Emissions Trading System proposal would see UK go further in tackling climate change
New UK system to replace EU system for trading carbon emissions
Link: New Emissions Trading System proposal would see UK go further in tackling climate change
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UK reaches 200,000 coronavirus testing capacity target a day early
Following the rapid expansion of coronavirus testing, the UK reached the 200,000 capacity target on Saturday 30 May, including capacity for 40,000 antibody tests a day
Link: UK reaches 200,000 coronavirus testing capacity target a day early
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Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps
The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus in the coming months, the Chancellor announced today (Frida…
Link: Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps
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MPs to take evidence from the manufacturing and energy sectors
MPs to take evidence from the manufacturing and energy sectors
Link: MPs to take evidence from the manufacturing and energy sectors
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