The Government has announced a package of measures to make sure that the UK’s higher education sector is protected from the impact of coronavirus.

The UK's new tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UK GT), will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 (the end of the Transition Period), and set the duty on imports from other countries into the UK.  

As Minister of State for Transport, I am delighted that the Government has announced a £1.7 billion investment in our roads and railways, to lay the foundations for economic recovery and improve our national infrastructure.

From now on, in line with eased coronavirus restrictions, anglers will be allowed to go fishing subject to social distancing restrictions - i.e. keeping 2m apart and in gatherings of no more than two people.

During the past seven weeks West Midlands Trains have been operating a reduced service - supporting essential travel despite staff shortages so that key workers can continue to travel by train.

Sky Media has launched a new SME support scheme, the SME100. This is a £1 million fund which will provide 100 businesses with TV advertising campaigns, with the aim of helping to promote them during these difficult times. 

The Football Foundation has recently launched a new £9.5 million funding scheme for clubs and organisations - to make sure their pitches are match-fit for use once it's safe to start playing on them again.

During the coronavirus crisis, dental practices in Northamptonshire will remain closed for routine “face to face” dental appointments.

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for UK businesses, designed to recognise outstanding achievements in the fields of Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility).

Information from the Post Office on the steps they are taking to support their staff and customers during the coronavirus outbreak is outlined below. 

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