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1/ The accusations in the @independent's article are wrong. Throughout the pandemic the measures introduced by this government have been designed to protect and support everyone across the UK, including our most vulnerable
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This new process will involve a mix of formal negotiating rounds and smaller group meetings, both in London and Brussels assuming public health guidelines enable this. 3/4
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There will be talks each week of the 5 weeks between W/C 29 June and W/C 27 July. 4/4
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Today we’re announcing the new #UKGlobalTariff. ​ ​For the first time in almost 50 years we can shape our own trade policy. Our tariff will be:​ ✅ simpler ​ ✅ easier for businesses to use ​ ✅ and reduce cost pressures for consumers ​ Read more: bit.ly/3cKkNlr
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News circulating on social media that the first volunteer in a UK #coronavirus vaccine trial has died is completely untrue. Before sharing unsubstantiated claims online, use the SHARE checklist to help stop the spread of harmful content: ▶️ sharechecklist.gov.uk
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We are aware of scammers claiming to be from HMRC offering financial support as a result of #coronavirus If you receive an email, text or call claiming to be from us that asks you to click on a link or give information such as your name, credit card or bank details, it’s a scam.
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We are aware of inaccurate information being shared online about 5G. There is absolutely no credible evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus For COVID-19 advice: 👉NHS nhs.uk/coronavirus 👉GOVUK gov.uk/coronavirus 👉Full Fact research fullfact.org/health/5G-not-a…
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Various information is circulating on social media about which medicines to use to help treat the symptoms of #coronavirus. NHS advice: ✅ take paracetamol to treat the symptoms of coronavirus, unless your doctor has told you it's not suitable for you. ▶️nhs.uk/coronavirus
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Today the UK publishes objectives for a trade deal with the US. We want an agreement benefitting all parts of the economy in every region and nation of the UK. Read more here 👉 gov.uk/government/publicatio… #FTA #USFTA #TRADE
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4/5 We agree the UK’s trade with the EU is significant.  The US’s is on the same scale – yet that did not stop the EU being willing to offer the US zero tariffs without the kind of level playing field commitments or the legal oversight they have put in today’s mandate.
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5/5 Here is the section on trade and competition in the EU’s directives for the US negotiations. data.consilium.europa.eu/doc…
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