Platforms and UK government agree a package of measures to reduce vaccine disinformation. Platforms endorse the principle that no company should be profiting from COVID-19 vaccine mis/disinformation and commit to swifter responses to flagged content.
Marcus Rashford who plays for Manchester United and England has seen his campaign result in success for English families with a U-turn by the UK government and the details are below. Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales had already agreed there measure for covering free school meals in the holidays.
A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes has been announced by the Scottish Government. Homeowners will be able to apply for 75% cashback up to the value of £7,500 towards the cost of a renewable heating system and a further 40% cashback up to £6,000 for energy efficiency measures.
On 31 October 2020, the Prime Minister announced that the Government will be introducing new national COVID-19 measures in England to protect the NHS and save lives. This means from 5 November 2020 until 2 December 2020 in England, the following updated jobcentre guidance will apply to customers, and will ensure essential support is provided whilst keeping colleagues and customers safe.
Pfizer/BioNTech published positive efficacy results from Phase 3 studies of their potential COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer/BioNTech today (Monday 9 November) published positive efficacy results from Phase 3 studies of their potential Covid-19 vaccine, showing it to be more than 90% effective in preventing coronavirus in participants.
Government announces the first wave of winners receiving government funding for ground-breaking aviation projects solving major global challenges. Projects include using drones and aviation technologies to solve major global challenges, including coronavirus pandemic and climate change, while creating new jobs across the UK.
Across the country and around the world this evening, people are asking one question about our fight against Covid, does the news of progress towards a vaccine - that's been announced today - mean we are at the beginning of the end of our troubles? So, let me set out our assessment. The Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine has been tested on over 40,000 volunteers and interim results suggest it is proving 90 per cent effective at protecting people against the virus.
Statement, as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, on 9 November 2020. Mr Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to update the House on our plans for one of the UK's most productive and innovative sectors: financial services.
The third China International Import Expo saw the UK secure more than £430 million of commercial deals across a range of sectors. UK showcases the best of UK agriculture, food and drink at the third China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
On 9 November 2020 the Chancellor announced that the UK will be granting a package of equivalence decisions to the European Economic Area (‘EEA') States, including the Member States of the European Union (‘EU'). To provide clarity and stability to industry and reflecting the Government’s commitment to be as open as possible HM Treasury announced as many decisions as we can in advance of the end of the Transition Period provided for under the agreement on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU (the Transition Period) on 31 December 2020.
Magnox has made the content from its first supply chain engagement webinar available. The event, held on November 4, 2020, outlined the development of Magnox's delivery approach for new site specific decommissioning strategies and attracted 500 delegates from large and small businesses.
The UK will remain an open, attractive international financial centre, and extend its global leadership in green finance and financial technology, under plans outlined by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak today (9 November). Following the UK's departure from the EU, the government’s approach to financial services will be guided by what is right for the UK and one of its most productive and innovative sectors.
Memorandum of Understanding follows recent agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands. The UK has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Greenland to boost cooperation on fisheries matters.
The newly launched Office for Investment will connect public and private sector expertise while ensuring high and rigorous standards of scrutiny and security. Today Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a major addition to the UK Government's ability to attract foreign investment, in the form of a newly established Office for Investment.
Scottish numbers: 9 November 2020. Summary 912 new cases of COVID-19 reported.
UKAEA are pleased to announce the publication of the first edition of their Supply Chain Newsletter. The Newsletter aims to communicate with current and potential suppliers openly and transparently by providing quarterly updates on UKAEA and their supply chain activities.
Sixteen community group representatives from Shetland to Galloway will be expanding their horizons digitally this weekend as they look at the future of Scottish tourism. The group is taking part in Communities Leading in Tourism, a specialist programme offered by partners Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), and delivered on the ground by the Social Enterprise Academy (SEA).
From 4am, Saturday 7 November visitors from Denmark arriving in the UK will be denied entry. visitors from Denmark arriving in the UK from 4am Saturday 7 November will be denied entry British Nationals, visa holders and permanent residents who have travelled to Denmark in the last 14 days will have to self-isolate along with their household further measures regarding freight to be announced over the weekend The government has responded urgently to the latest developments by bringing in a number of measures.
Freight exemption removed so UK haulage drivers arriving from Denmark are now required to self-isolate on entry to England. exemption for non-UK resident freight drivers removed so those who have travelled from or through Denmark in the last 14 days can no longer enter UK.
Well worth watching to get the information on how Vitamin D might help you if you get the virus..
