Transport Secretary: continue to follow government guidelines on travel despite warm weather

With warm weather this weekend people may feel tempted to head out more, but please stick to government guidance.



Smokers at greater risk of severe respiratory disease from COVID-19

Emerging evidence from China shows smokers with COVID-19 are 14 times more likely to develop severe respiratory disease.



LLWR donates protective suits to Ambulance Service in Cumbria to fight COVID-19

Company delivers 560 Tyvek suits to protect medical personnel against pandemic.



Councils given new powers to hold public meetings remotely

Local authorities in England handed new powers to hold public meetings virtually by using video or telephone conferencing technology.



Cash support for food redistribution during coronavirus outbreak

The government has announced a £3 million fund for food redistribution organisations help them cut food waste during the coronavirus outbreak.