Britain is about to announce tougher testing for all international arrivals – even those who have come from non ‘red list’ countries, Environment Secretary George Eustice confirmed today. The Government is set to announce plans for all travellers arriving in the UK to undergo two coronavirus tests while they quarantine in hotels or self-isolate at home. ‘There … Read more
We’ll board your boats if you don’t back down: George Eustice warns EU that Britain will get tough if Brussels doesn’t back down in row over shellfish exports Britain could start boarding European fishing boats to interrupt their catches George Eustice said Government could drop ‘pragmatic and sensible’ approach Environment Secretary faced calls to start … Read more
Insurance boost for families in flood-prone areas as they could get lower premiums if they install protective measures Residents in flood-prone areas may be entitled to lower insurance premiums Plans for householders to claim discounts with floor barriers or air brick covers Aim to give households in flood-hit areas additional support to protect property By … Read more
Insurance boost for families in flood-prone areas as they could get lower premiums if they install protective measures Residents in flood-prone areas may be entitled to lower insurance premiums Plans for householders to claim discounts with floor barriers or air brick covers Aim to give households in flood-hit areas additional support to protect property By … Read more
Carrie will be pleased! Government announces end of badger cull that Boris’ fiancee has campaigned against for years No new licences for badger culling will be issued after 2022, confirmed today They will also not be extended beyond 2028, George Eustice has told MPs Decision will be seen as a victory for Carrie Symonds, an … Read more
Badger cull will effectively END in 2022: No new licences for the controversial practice will be issued from next year and existing licences will expire in 2028, Environment Secretary announces Environment Secretary George Eustice told MPs of the update in a statement New culling licenses will not be issued to farmers after 2022 Pre-existing licenses will … Read more
Military planes could fly-in Covid-19 vaccine amid fears of post-Brexit delays at Britain’s ports Military aircraft could fly in tens of millions of Covid-19 vaccines from Belgium Most doses of the Pfizer shot are being produced in the Belgian town of Puurs British ports are expected to suffer heavy post-Brexit delays from January 1 It … Read more
Military planes could fly-in Covid-19 vaccine amid fears of post-Brexit delays at Britain’s ports Military aircraft could fly in tens of millions of Covid-19 vaccines from Belgium Most doses of the Pfizer shot are being produced in the Belgian town of Puurs British ports are expected to suffer heavy post-Brexit delays from January 1 It … Read more
A row deepened today over whether a scotch egg can be classed as a ‘substantial meal’ under rules only allowing alcohol to be served with food from tomorrow. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove told LBC two scotch eggs would be ‘a starter’, 24 hours after Environment Secretary George Eustice said one is a substantial meal. Mr Gove reiterated … Read more
A row deepened today over whether a scotch egg can be classed as a ‘substantial meal’ under rules only allowing alcohol to be served with food from tomorrow. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said two scotch eggs would be ‘a starter’, just 24 hours after Environment Secretary George Eustice said one is a substantial meal. The … Read more