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Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant against holiday and travel related fraud, as holiday bookings surge, following the Government’s announcement on how lockdown restrictions will be eased. The national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime is reminding the public to think twice before handing over their money and personal information when...

The We’re Good To Go industry standard was developed by VisitEngland with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with input from industry bodies such as the NCC. The aim of the consumer mark is to reassures customers that your business adheres to Government and public health guidance – Parkdean Resorts, Hoburne...

In his statement to the House of Commons on 22 February, Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out the government roadmap that outlines how lockdown restrictions will be eased in England. The key date for our industry is that from 12 April (no earlier) domestic overnight stays of one household only may be allowed in self-contained...

Questions were asked in the House by Stuart Anderson (MP for Wolverhampton South West) whether the Secretary of State will bring forward legislative proposals to strengthen police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments. Kit Malthouse MP (North West Hampshire) replied: “It is our firm aim to bring forward legislation this session.” The Home Office launched a...

Answered on Wednesday 27 January 2021 by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Government’s moratorium on evictions extends to people living on a holiday caravan site with an 11-month operating license as their primary residence, and who have...

In an amendment to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, the Government has extended coronavirus lockdown laws to give local councils in England the power to close premises (e.g. pubs, restaurants, shops and public spaces) until 17 July 2021.

The Government has removed eight job categories that were previously exempted from the travel restriction rules. This includes the removal of: business directors bringing jobs and investment to the UK journalists performing arts professionals television and film production (for places that are being used as sets) ornamental horticulture workers (for stately homes and outdoor attractions)...

“I am … working with the sector as we plan for the longer-term recovery.” The following question was asked in the House of Paul Scully, Business Minister at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Abena Oppong-Asare MP (Erith and Thamesmead): To ask the Secretary of State (BEIS), if he will work with...

Conservative MP Kelly Tolhurst (Rochester and Strood) has resigned with immediate effect as the minister for rough sleeping and housing following “devastating” family news. Downing Street said that Eddie Hughes MP (North Walsall) has been appointed as her replacement. Mr Hughes joined the Ministry of Housing as a parliamentary private secretary in 2018, and recently...

The Treasury was quizzed over the possibility of an extension of the VAT reduction for the hospitality sector on 15 January 2021. The Minister responded saying that there are currently no plans to extend the temporary reduced rate of VAT for tourism and hospitality beyond 31 March 2021. On 15 January 2021, Caroline Lucas MP...