Chancellor waives duties and VAT on vital medical imports

Chancellor waives import taxes on vital medical equipment including ventilators, coronavirus testing kits and protective clothing



General licences introduced for the humane trapping of stoats

New measures to improve the welfare of trapped stoats in line with internationally agreed standards.



Addressing human rights and peace negotiations in Afghanistan

Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan



Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to the construction sector

Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the UK’s construction sector.



VMD Export Certificates being issued electronically

From 23 March Export Certificates are being issued electronically only.