Minister admits he's holidaying abroad this year - but others are sticking to staycations

Earlier this month, the PM signalled the return of some “socially distanced” live music events this August. Under the proposed plans, from August 1, socially distanced audiences were going to be able to return for indoor performances in theatres, music halls and other venues.However, that decision has now been reversed after the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, said the country is now “at the outer edge” of how far it can safely re-open.Speaking at a Downing Street press

internal market between the four UK nations after Brexit. Mike Russell, the Scottish Government's spokesman on the constitution, told MSPs today the plan was not about smoothing trade but removing power from Holyrood and handing it back to Westminster.

Brexit trade disputes over returning  EU powers will have to be fought out in the courts. Johnson’s government ramped up tensions with the SNP administration in Edinburgh by confirming there will be no arbitration body to resolve disputes in the UK internal market which is due to replace EU Single Market rules in December.

has warned against all but essential travel to Spain’s Balearic and Canary Islands, having already issued the same advice for the mainland.

immediate quarantine rules for anyone returning from Spain.The Government announced late on Saturday that anyone returning to the UK from Spain will have to quarantine for 14 days, due to Covid-19 second wave fears. The sudden timing of the announcement has been criticised but Mr Raab said the Government was right to take “swift” action.

Do you have a coronavirus related story? Email [email protected] heading directly to the Republic of Ireland will have to self-isolate for 14 days after the UK was omitted from the country’s list of destinations for safe travel.The Irish Government revealed that travellers from 15 countries will not be subject to the fortnight rules on quarantine when arriving in the country.Malta, Finland, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Slovakia, Greece, Greenland,

The BBC has been blasted by a government minister for only serving the 'metropolitan elite' of Manchester.Culture minister John Whittingdale told Commons the broadcaster was not providing enough for people who live in smaller towns, such as Cleethorpes.Whittingdale, who is overseeing talks on the future of the TV licence fee, said the BBC "must represent all of Britain" and "people have expressed concerns about cuts to regional programming".He said: "It is absolutely essential they try to

Boris Johnson is expected to visit Scotland within days as senior Tories “panic” over the future of the UK. The Prime Minister wants to address growing support for independence, as shown by recent polls.

Rutherglen Main Street believe prices may rise for trips abroad in the coming months.

“power surge” to Scotland as he prepared to publish legislation for a UK internal market to replace the EU Single Market.