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THE TRADE BILL AND THE NHS

THE TRADE BILL AND THE NHS You’ll have seen some people suggesting that Conservative MPs have voted against “protecting our NHS from being 'sold to Trump’.” I am afraid that Labour have been playing political games again for the sake of cheap headlines.

Further Businesses Allowed to Reopen

Yesterday the Government announced the next phase of the careful reopening of the economy, with further businesses and venues given permission to reopen in the coming days and weeks. The announcement means that: From 11 July: 🏊‍♂️ outdoor pools, 🏏 sports, 🎸 concerts a

Robert Welcomes the Chancellor's 'Plan for Jobs'

The ‘Plan for Jobs’ announced by the Chancellor this afternoon is great news for businesses and workers in West Oxfordshire. The Plan, worth up to £30 billion, will help to protect existing jobs, create new jobs, and support people into jobs.

Driving Lessons & Tests to Restart in England

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced plans to restart driver services – that is driving and riding lessons and theory and practical driving tests for all categories of vehicle.  From 4 July, people will be able to take motorcycle compulsory basic training, motorcycle le

PM Announces Easing of Lockdown Restrictions

The Prime Minister has just set out some further changes to the lockdown measures in England which will enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs. From 4th July: 🍺🍽️✂️ Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers

Plans to Ease Shielding Guidance

An update for those shielding. From 6th July, those currently shielding will be able to: ✅ Meet in groups of up to six people outdoors

£1 Billion "Catch-up Fund" Announced for Schools in England

The Government has announced a £1 billion "catch-up fund" to address the impact of lost teaching time on pupils in England. £650 million will be shared across state primary and secondary schools over the next academic year with Headteachers, who know their pupils best, deciding how the money i

COVID-19 Alert Level Moved From Level 4 to Level 3

The Chief Medical Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have reviewed the evidence and agree with the Joint Biosecurity Centre's recommendation to move the COVID-19 Alert Level from Level 4 to Level 3 across the UK. The CMOs note that there has been a steady decrease in cases a