George Eustice and Liz Truss are locked in an ‘absolutely ferocious’ row over the UK’s post-Brexit trade deal with Australia amid fears it could result in the ‘slow death of British farming’. The Environment Secretary and the International Trade Secretary are reportedly split on whether to grant Australian farmers tariff-free access to the UK. Mr … Read more
Cabinet minister George Eustice dismisses Dua Lipa’s Brit Awards demand for a ‘fair pay rise’ for NHS workers as he defends proposed one per cent increase and says ‘there’s been a pay freeze for most of the public sector’ Dua Lipa used a speech at the Brit Awards to call for a ‘fair pay rise’ … Read more
A Government minister today refused to rule out tiered lockdowns returning when England’s national measures are planned to end next month. Environment Secretary George Eustice revealed No10 was ‘closely monitoring’ several localised coronavirus outbreaks that have cropped up in recent weeks. Analysis shows that while national infections have continued to plunge, there are 12 boroughs where … Read more
A Government minister today refused to rule out tiered lockdowns returning when England’s national measures are planned to end next month. Environment Secretary George Eustice revealed No10 was ‘closely monitoring’ several localised coronavirus outbreaks that have cropped up in recent weeks. Analysis shows that while national infections have continued to plunge, there are 34 areas across … Read more
A cabinet minister defended embattled David Cameron yesterday as details emerged of how the former prime minister had lobbied the NHS for staff data on behalf of Greensill Capital. Mr Cameron’s one-time press secretary George Eustice said his old boss had not broken any rules in his work for the controversial finance firm and said … Read more
Hospitality bosses demand Boris Johnson confirms May 17 date for reopening indoors as minister warns it is ‘too early’ to make final decision Hospitality bosses have insisted roadmap reopening must happen on May 17 Pubs and restaurants are scheduled to be allowed to admit customers indoors Environment Secretary George Eustice warned ‘too early to say’ … Read more
Hospitality bosses demand Boris Johnson confirms May 17 date for reopening indoors as minister warns it is ‘too early’ to make final decision Hospitality bosses have insisted roadmap reopening must happen on May 17 Pubs and restaurants are scheduled to be allowed to admit customers indoors Environment Secretary George Eustice warned ‘too early to say’ … Read more
COP26 summit should happen face to face this year rather than over Zoom, insists Environment Secretary George Eustice insisted the COP26 summit should happen face to face this year The conference already delayed and now due to be held in Glasgow in November Climate activist Greta Thunberg among those who have said they will not … Read more
COP26 summit should happen face to face this year rather than over Zoom, insists Environment Secretary George Eustice insisted the COP26 summit should happen face to face this year The conference already delayed and now due to be held in Glasgow in November Climate activist Greta Thunberg among those who have said they will not … Read more
All arrivals to the UK face having to take two coronavirus tests during their self-isolation amid rising fears about mutant strains, it was revealed today. Environment Secretary George Eustice confirmed the tightening as he said ministers are ‘strengthening our approach’ in response to the threat of variants from abroad. Travellers from all countries are already obliged to … Read more