Westminster News

Yesterday, the Chancellor announced a Plan for Jobs, worth up to £30 billion.

£1.57 billion announced by government to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions
Includes £900 million in grants plus additional £270 million in repayable loans
Unprecedented package widely hailed by the arts and creative industries

Any trade deal the UK strikes must be fair and reciprocal to our farmers, and must not compromise on our high environmental protection, animal welfare and food safety standards.

Yesterday Boris outlined a “New Deal” for Britain which delivers jobs, skills and infrastructure for our country in this unprecedented time.  
 

Government:

On 25 June 2020, the Government introduced the Business and Planning Bill, to temporarily allow pubs, restaurants and cafes serve customers outside.
 

On Wednesday 10 June 2020 the Agriculture Bill returned to the House of Lords for its Second Reading. 

Australia and New Zealand:

The Prime Minister has announced that the Department for International Development and the Foreign Office will merge, uniting development and diplomacy in one new department that brings together Britain’s international effort. 

The NHS Test and Trace service, has recently gone live.