Following the introduction of a new Tier 4 in England on Saturday, much tighter restrictions are now in place in parts of England – potentially ‘for some time’ according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock (although a review is due on 30 December). Rules are similar to those in the first lockdown. Tier 4 restrictions will...
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Volvo’s plug-in hybrid technology assessed for towing by Caravan and Motorhome Club
XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 FWD wins Alternatively Fuelled Towcar award V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 AWD named Family Towcar of the Year Both models take caravan towing class honours – the XC40 in the 1,500-1,700kg category and the V60 in the over 1,700kg class. Volvo’s new recharge plug-in hybrid models have enjoyed success in...
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Brexit update as at 18 December
Another deadline: There are “just a few hours left” for the UK and EU to agree a post-Brexit trade deal, says Michel Barnier. Speaking in the European Parliament, the EU’s chief negotiator said it was “the moment of truth” for the two sides to come to an agreement. While he said there was still a “chance”...
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Manchester show postponed
The organisers, Clarion Events, have announced that the Caravan & Motorhome Show, due to take place this coming January, will be postponed until January 2022 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. They commented: “With further government restrictions in place and no confirmed dateline of when consumer events can open back up again, it is in...
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Higher-level restrictions announced for Wales
On 16 December, the First Minister announced that higher-level restrictions will come into force to control coronavirus rates across Wales. The new restrictions will apply to all of Wales and are: All non-essential retail, including close contact services and all leisure and fitness centres will close at the end of trading on Christmas Eve. All...
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Three Scottish council areas move to Level 3 from 18 December
Three Scottish council areas – Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and East Lothian – are to have tougher coronavirus restrictions imposed from Friday 18 December. It means people will no longer be allowed to travel outside of their own council area unless it is essential. Pubs, cafes and restaurants will have to stop serving alcohol and must shut at...
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Images and footage of Britain wanted
VisitBritain is seeking high quality images and footage of Britain to use in campaigns such as its Escape The Everyday and other activities. If your business has assets on topics such as seasons, family, diversity, accessibility and more, that you have the necessary rights and permissions for, please get in touch with them. Your images...
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Businesses protected from eviction to the end of March 2021
Business owners affected by the pandemic will be protected from eviction until the end of March 2021, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announced on 9 December 2020. This final extension to protections from the threat of eviction will give landlords and tenants three months to come to an agreement on unpaid rent. The government is clear...
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Brexit update with 30 days to go
From 1 January 2021 free movement will end and the UK will introduce a points-based immigration system. The new system will treat EU and non-EU citizens equally and transform the way in which all migrants come to the UK to work. Anyone coming to the UK to work, excluding Irish citizens, will need to apply...
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2020 Spending Review – key points
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spending Review on 25 November, setting out government plans for the economy and spending. The headlines were that said the government is set to borrow a record £394bn this year, the economy will suffer a significant contraction in 2020 – and beyond – and unemployment will reach 2.6m. General economic...