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Parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol are causing problems for businesses and communities in Northern Ireland.
Our solution to fix these issues: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/northern-ireland-protocol-bill
Stopping a pandemic like COVID-19 from ever happening again will require a concerted and coordinated international effort.
That’s why we’re investing £25 million in a @WorldBank fund to ensure the world is better prepared to defeat future pandemics.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-supports-new-international-drive-to-prevent-and-prepare-for-future-pandemics
We must end Putin's stranglehold on grain which drives up global food prices, deprives Ukraine of revenue and puts millions at risk of starvation.
We will work with partners to end Russia's grain blockade and with Ukraine to repair vital railways.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-to-tell-g7-leaders-we-must-end-putins-stranglehold-on-food-prices
The @G7 stand united as democracies to tackle the world's biggest challenges.
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Prime Minister @BorisJohnson spoke with Canadian PM @JustinTrudeau at the @G7 summit in Germany.
They agreed to advance cooperation in security and welcomed progress on the UK-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-26-june-2022
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Prime Minister @BorisJohnson spoke with President @EmmanuelMacron at the @G7 summit in Germany.
They agreed to step up military support for Ukraine to turn the tide in the war and strengthen its hand in any future negotiations.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-macron-26-june-2022
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Sanctions update:
New Russian gold will no longer be allowed to be exported to the UK, US, Japan and Canada – targeting Putin’s war machine.
UK import restrictions now apply to over £13.5 billion of Russian exports.
The UK stands ready to guarantee a further £429 million of financial support for Ukraine.
This brings the total amount of UK loan guarantees to £1.3 billion – part of £1.5 billion of UK humanitarian support to Ukraine this year.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-to-say-to-g7-leaders-we-must-keep-up-our-resolve-on-ukraine
Ukraine can win and it will win.
But they need our backing to do so. Now is not the time to give up on Ukraine.
The UK will continue to back Ukraine every step of the way.
Why was the PM at @CHOGM2022 and what was achieved at this year’s summit?
Watch to find out ⬇️
We’re investing millions into new programmes to get girls around the world back into school and access to at least 12 years of quality education.
Our unique Commonwealth family is bound by our shared values and commitment to tackle today’s global challenges together.
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We’re funding LGBT rights programmes across the Commonwealth.
My visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
An unspeakable tragedy that must never be forgotten.
We’re stepping up to tackle food insecurity fuelled by Putin’s futile and unprovoked war in Ukraine.
The UK is playing its part to address this deadly global crisis with a package of funding to support countries across the Commonwealth.
The Prime Minister visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial today to pay his respects to those killed in the horrific atrocities in 1994.
We’re turbocharging trade with the fast-growing economies of the Commonwealth.
By striking free trade agreements and liberalising tariffs, we are powering growth & prosperity, creating jobs and easing the pressures we all face on the cost of living – benefitting all our people.
The UK Government is helping to power Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution.
We’re supporting sustainable green infrastructure across the Commonwealth and opening new opportunities for Britain’s leading clean tech companies to grow their business around the world.
We must do everything we can to ensure that human hearts never again are allowed to breed such hatred.
It was an honour to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
The trade advantage with the Commonwealth is crucially important for the UK.
Growing markets for British exports creates jobs at home and eases the cost of living.
By boosting free and fair trade, we are creating prosperity across the Commonwealth.
We must take defined, coordinated action for the prosperity and security of all our peoples.
Over the next week I'll be meeting leaders at the @G7, @NATO and @CHOGM2022 to urge unity in the face of global challenges.
#StandWithUkraine
This week the @DianaAward and @rioferdy5 hosted a reception to discuss how we can support young people to #SpeakOutAboutBullying.
No one should face bullying alone.
http://DontFaceItAlone.com #DontFaceItAlone
The National #WindrushMonument is here.
Unveiled today on #WindrushDay it is a significant symbol honouring the contribution of the Windrush Generation standing proudly at @LondonWaterloo.
#WindrushDay2022 | https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-windrush-monument-unveiled-at-london-waterloo-station
Day in, day out.
At home and abroad.
Our Armed Forces keep the UK and our allies safe.
Earlier this week the Prime Minister thanked serving personnel and veterans for their extraordinary service to this country.
#ArmedForcesWeek
We’ve launched a new calculator to help you understand what financial support you could be eligible for.
Check now ⬇️
Why #Pride Matters.
On 6 July, the NICs tax cut means that 30 million people will have their take home pay boosted up by £330 and keep more of what they earn.
Use the government's new online tool and find out how these changes could affect you: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/estimate-how-the-national-insurance-contributions-changes-will-affect-you
There are so many ways to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community during #ArmedForcesWeek. 👇
https://twitter.com/ArmedForcesDay/status/1538794063671197696
👋 #ArmedForcesWeek! This spectacular event is a chance for the whole country to celebrate our Armed Forces and their contribution to keeping the UK and its allies around the world safe 🤝 🌍.
Want to get involved? Find the nearest event to you here: http://ow.ly/xQf650JzXIJ
Thank you my friend President @ZelenskyyUa for hosting me in Ukraine yesterday.
It was incredibly moving to walk the streets of Kyiv with you once more, to pay tribute to your fallen soldiers whose sacrifice, unconquerable courage and bravery we will never forget.
To the Ukrainian people: the UK is with you and we will be with you until you ultimately prevail.
The UK has offered to spearhead a landmark programme to train thousands of soldiers for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Read more ⬇️
📍Kyiv.
The Prime Minister met President @ZelenskyyUa today.
The UK has offered to launch a major training operation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the potential to train thousands of soldiers.
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Mr President, Volodymyr,
It is good to be in Kyiv again.
Our New Deal for renters will help to end this injustice 👇
Section 21 ’no-fault’ evictions can have a serious impact on renters’ mental health, finances and families.
The Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper sets out plans to ban them.
Hear from Emma on why change is needed 👇
#RentersReform | https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-deal-for-private-renters-published-today
The Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper sets out a ‘new deal’ for private renters.
Reforming the sector will ensure millions of tenants benefit from decent, well looked-after homes.
Find out more 👇 #RentersReform
Forty years ago, a British Task Force was sent to liberate a British territory from occupation.
They vindicated the principle that the people of the Falkland Islands, like people everywhere, have a right to decide their own future and live peacefully in their own land.
Finding cancer early saves lives, and we want to make it as easy as possible to get checked.
From pharmacists trained to spot the signs and refer people directly, to mobile cancer scanning trucks, we're finding new ways to get the right care to you, quickly and closer to home. https://twitter.com/sajidjavid/status/1536969024218742785
Ground-breaking innovations such as this will save lives & help us achieve our ambition of providing the best cancer care in Europe.
Ensuring cancer patients can access diagnosis easily in their communities is a core part of our 10-Year Cancer Plan.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61796834
It’s a 10 from Len for our #PensionCredit day of action
On average #PensionCredit could get a pensioner household £3,300 a year in extra support
If you, a family member or a friend are eligible for #PensionCredit, don't be shy, please apply
Visit http://ow.ly/mfxs50JxO0x
From 14 July, 8 million households will receive a £326 cost of living support payment.
This is the first of two instalments – totalling £650 – with the second to follow in the autumn, and part of the overall £1,200 support package for vulnerable households this year.
Today, on the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falklands Conflict, we remember the 255 members of service personnel who died to protect the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
#Falklands40
Forty years since British soldiers liberated Port Stanley we remember with pride all those who served and died freeing the Falkland Islands from foreign occupation.
Because of them, Falkland Islanders today live and thrive in peace and freedom.
#Falklands40
Whether it’s unicorns, investment or innovation - the UK tech scene has it all
WATCH Tech Minister @CPhilpOfficial celebrate this thriving sector
#LondonTechWeek
“They died that others may live in freedom and justice.”
#OnThisDay in 1982 Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher announced the surrender of the Argentine Forces in the Falkland Islands.
#Falklands40
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Portugal is the UK’s longest-standing ally.
Today PM Boris Johnson and PM António Costa agreed a new joint declaration to deepen our cooperation on shared priorities & global challenges. 🇬🇧🇵🇹
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-portugal-joint-declaration-on-bilateral-cooperation
Hi @JeremyClarkson, we’re backing British farming by investing in new technology so that we grow and eat more of our fantastic homegrown produce.
We’re also supporting farmers to unlock the potential of their land and seize new opportunities. https://twitter.com/JeremyClarkson/status/1536282882657898497
I sent this to Number 10 recently.
It's a record-breaking year so far for the UK tech industry 🇬🇧
Investment and venture capital figures are on the up with a strong start to 2022 for the UK’s thriving tech sector
Learn more ⬇️
https://technation.io/news/uk-tech-q1-2022-investment-update/
We're backing British farmers so we can grow and eat more of our own domestic produce, harness new tech opportunities and strengthen our food security.
Introducing our first ever Food Strategy: http://www.gov.uk/government/news/tech-and-innovation-drive-to-boost-food-production-and-back-british-farmers
We’ve launched our first-ever Food Strategy today which outlines how we will drive tech & innovation to boost food production and back British farmers.
➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tech-and-innovation-drive-to-boost-food-production-and-back-british-farmers
We're putting food security at the heart of our #FoodStrategy 🌱
We are committed to...
- backing our farmers by helping to increase domestic production
- investing in innovation and technology to boost sustainable productivity
Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tech-and-innovation-drive-to-boost-food-production-and-back-british-farmers
A year ago today, the @G7 met in Carbis Bay.
Since then the solidarity of the group has only strengthened, working to end the Covid pandemic and support Ukraine as it defends itself from Russian aggression.