Queen’s Speech
Attached a copy of the lobby pack that supports the Queen’s speech. Here are some of the Bills that were announced in the Queen’s Speech that will be of interest to tourism businesses. It should also be noted that there…
COVID-19 Update 2nd March 2022
Impact Of War In Ukraine I’ve been asked by DCMS to forward on any information regarding impacts that the war in Ukraine is having on UK tourism businesses - be that inbound or outbound – so that they can monitor…
COVID-19 Update 10th February 2022
Prime Minister’s Announcement On Restrictions The Prime Minister announced in parliament that the Government is planning to remove the remaining Covid-related restrictions centred on self-isolation within two weeks rather than waiting to the 24th March. This would mean that people…
COVID-19 Update 6th January 2022
Firstly – Happy New Year to everyone. I hope you managed to get into a bit of relaxing over the Xmas break and are ready for what new year has is stall for us. Before embarking on today’s announcements, there…
COVID-19 Update 2nd December 2021
Various Primary Guidance Documents Updated A number of the primary guidance documents for various parts of the industry have been updated to incorporate yesterday’s changes. They include: Accommodation Providers https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19/hotels-and-guest-accommodation Events and Attractions https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19/events-and-attractions Outdoor Public Settings https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-public-places-managing-public-outdoor-settings Updated…
COVID-19 Update 30th November 2021
You will have seen on the new last night that a new “variant of Interest” has been found in Southern Africa which is causing considerable concern due to its high level of mutation. As a result of this discovery, the…
COVID-19 Update 8th November 2021
NHS Pass And Booster Jabs The guidance on the NHS Pass has been updated to take into account booster jabs. The guidance is: The NHS COVID Pass for travel does not currently include COVID-19 booster vaccinations. The government is reviewing…
COVID-19 Update 20th October 2021
Kickstart Guidance Updated The Guidance on the Kickstart scheme has been updated and consolidated to make it easier for businesses to navigate their way around the scheme. It is important for businesses to remember that the scheme will be closing…
COVID-19 Update 19th October 2021
Summary Of International Travel Changes DfT has produced a document that pulls together and summarises all the recent changes to international travel including the changes to the traffic list system, the changes to vaccination and testing requirements and the changes…
COVID-19 Update 17th October 2021
Sir David Amess Before getting into the Policy update it is important to express condolences regarding Sir David Amess’s shocking death today after almost 40 years as an MP. In addition to his well know work on animal welfare and…