Thousands of pubs, restaurants and hairdressers across England have been given practical, clear steps they can take to reopen safely over the coming weeks.

The UK has published its negotiating objectives for free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand. 

Robert has received a joint letter from the Department for International Trade and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reinforcing that the 'UK Government will not compromise' on food standards in any trade negotiation.

The letter continues:

“Robert Goodwill participated in a “virtual” meeting of the All Party Group for Motor Neurone disease today.

The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.

Following representations about the changes to stroke services Robert has received the attached  letter from Mr. Morritt, the Chief Executive of the York Teaching Hospital Trust.

North Yorkshire to receive an extra £8,448,423 to support local care homes through the coronavirus pandemic

The Government has announced that the Job Retention Scheme will be extended for four months, until the end of October.  Until the end of July, there will be no changes to the scheme whatsoever.

The Government has released its COVID-19 recovery strategy, including the roadmap to lift restrictions step by step.  

It can be accessed here:

Robert Goodwill said that following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement last night that people can now travel to other places to exercise, more clarity is needed to stop the coast filling up with daytrippers.