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Domestic forecast for Britain updated 7 May

VisitBritain has run a new domestic tourism forecast, which represents a snapshot in time and makes a number of assumptions to provide an estimate of impact.  It forecasts £13.5bn in…


New Cabinet for Scotland

The new Scottish Government Cabinet has been unveiled. Nicola Sturgeon is First Minister and Michael Matheson remains Cabinet Secretary for Transport. A full list of appointments can be found below:


VisitEngland Domestic Consumer Sentiment Tracker – caravanning in top spot (1)

VisitEngland has published the results of wave 30 of its consumer sentiment tracker, which is based on fieldwork conducted between 4-9 May among a nationally representative sample of adults.

The…


VisitEngland Domestic Consumer Sentiment Tracker – caravanning in top spot

VisitEngland has published the results of wave 30 of its consumer sentiment tracker, which is based on fieldwork conducted between 4-9 May among a nationally representative sample of adults.

The…


The Queen’s Speech – planning reforms and moves to net zero emissions

In a speech in the House of Lords, Her Majesty The Queen highlighted 30 laws that ministers intend to pass in the coming year. (This includes a number of bills…


Test and Trace – outdoor events and eat-in hospitality venues

DCMS and DoH have produced guidance on the application of Test and Trace to outdoor events in England:

  • Many outdoor events are not currently included in the scope of the…


Changes to restrictions in Scotland

The First Minister has confirmed that most of Scotland will move down from Level Three to Level Two and that from 17 May:

  • Up to six people from three households…


England moves to Step Three of roadmap on 17 May

Yesterday afternoon (10 May) the Prime Minister held a press briefing confirming England will move to Step 3 on 17 May. He outlined the measures that will change from that…


Northern Ireland: update as at 30 April

The current coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland are law (through regulation) which everyone is legally required to comply with. These regulations will next be reviewed on Thursday 13 May 2021.


Wales brings forward relaxation of measures to 3 May

The Welsh Government has confirmed further relaxations will be brought forward from 17 May to Monday 3 May.  This means Wales will have completed the move to Alert Level 3…