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We invited three police officers at different stages of their careers to discuss their experiences and talk about why they joined the force.
If you think you could make a difference and would like to know more about a career in the police, visit: http://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk
If you're eligible for the monkeypox vaccine, the NHS will contact you to come forward and receive it 💉
Watch @ChelwestFT sexual health consultant Dr Rachael Jones explain who will be offered the vaccine, how people will be contacted and why it is important to get vaccinated 🔻
🎬 🔜 COMING SOON...
The Prime Minister meets some of the brave police officers on our streets across the country.
There is help for every household this year to support people with the cost of living.
Here’s what support is available and when you will receive it.
Find out what other support you’re entitled to: http://costoflivingsupport.campaign.gov.uk
The government is providing direct support to millions of people to help them with their energy bills this winter.
Find out more👇🏽
Rachael always knew her son wanted to #JoinThePolice
Then she joined him ⤵️
Earlier this year the UK and our allies pledged to address Putin’s threat to food security and end the grain blockade of Ukraine.
This is a welcome first step towards that outcome. I want to thank the @UN and Turkey for securing this agreement. https://twitter.com/JamWaterhouse/status/1554000039386746881
A moment: The Razoni making her way out of the port of Odesa with 26,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain.
A small but significant start .
It's home 🏴
Rumour has it…
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Football has come home! A stunning victory by the @Lionesses.
Huge congratulations to Sarina, Leah and the whole team. Football pitches across the country will be filled as never before by girls and women inspired by your triumph.
#WEURO2022
🏆 OUR ENGLAND. OUR CHAMPIONS. 🏆
My letter to the @Lionesses.
Best of luck in the final this evening.
#WEURO2022
Larry’s prediction for #ENGGER this weekend...
#WEURO2022
We’re flying the flag for the @Lionesses 🏴
Come on England, bring it home.
#WEURO2022
There are lots of different support schemes available to help people with the rising cost of living.
Find out what you’re entitled to today: http://gov.uk/helpforhouseholds
ARIA is the UK government’s new science funding agency.
Where and how can they have the biggest impact? This is your first chance to help shape their vision by signing up at http://aria.org.uk
Scientists/technologists/researchers: Where and how can ARIA have the biggest impact?
Tell us and help shape our vision by signing up at http://aria.org.uk to host a roundtable attended by our CEO @ilangur.
Larry’s prediction for #ENGGER this weekend...
#WEURO2022
The Commonwealth Business Forum showcased the best of the UK to international businesses & government officials at the #B2022 Games, developing trade & investment ties with Commonwealth partners 🎥
#UKHouse22 @beisgovuk @DCMS @10DowningStreet @FCDOGovUK @WMGrowth @CWEICofficial
Households will start receiving £400 off their energy bills from October.
This non-repayable government discount will be made in six instalments to help families through winter.
Find out more about the Energy Bills Support Scheme 👇
Good luck to all athletes competing in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
@birminghamcg22 #CommonwealthGames2022
Thank you to everyone who has helped to welcome more than 100,000 people from Ukraine.
Today the Homes for Ukraine Scheme will open up to allow new applications from children and minors under the age of 18 to come to the UK without a parent or guardian.
13,790 new officers have been recruited👮👮♀️
Keeping the public and our streets safe 🚔
If you’d like to join them visit: http://Joiningthepolice.co.uk
On to Wembley! A fantastic result for Captain @leahcwilliamson and the @Lionesses tonight against Sweden.
Come on England, bring it home 🏴
#WEURO2022
It was an honour to present my friend President @ZelenskyyUa with the Winston Churchill Leadership Award today.
Volodymyr’s courage, defiance and dignity – all Churchillian qualities – have moved the hearts of millions and stirred a global wave of solidarity.
Good luck in tonight’s semi-final @Lionesses!
#WEURO2022
Today Prime Minister @BorisJohnson presented President @ZelenskyyUa with the Sir Winston Churchill Leadership Award for incredible courage, defiance and dignity in the face of Putin’s barbaric invasion.
The UK will always #StandWithUkraine 🇬🇧🇺🇦
#ChurchillAward
Last week President @ZelenskyyUa and I agreed that wherever Eurovision 2023 is held, it must celebrate the country and people of Ukraine.
As we are now hosts, the UK will honour that pledge directly – and put on a fantastic contest on behalf of our Ukrainian friends.
Blood stocks are critically low, please keep donating so @GiveBloodNHS can get lifesaving blood to patients in need.
You can donate at many town and city venues and help save up to three lives an hour.
Book your appointment here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3B7Rjgq
#GiveBlood 🩸
We're providing £37 billion of support to help families with the cost of living.
Businesses are also helping with our Help for Households campaign, offering new deals and discounts that will provide much needed respite at the checkout.
Are you READY?!! Just ONE WEEK to go 🎉
The Birmingham #B2022 Commonwealth Games are almost here...
Some tickets are still on sale, so don’t miss out - visit http://birmingham2022.com
Last year we asked you to #TalkWomensHealth.
We listened and took your views into consideration when drafting our #WomensHealthStrategy.
Women's Health Ambassador @lregan7 outlines our ambitious plan which will help improve health & care for women.
▶️ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/womens-health-strategy-for-england
The UK has the second highest female employment rate in the G7
Since 2010:
- over 2 million more women are in work
- almost 25% more women are in top management jobs
- 38.5% more women are in high-skilled jobs
Find out more http://ow.ly/774i50JYSaA
"It’s fantastic news that today there are 2 million more women in work compared to 2010" – Minister for Employment @JulieMarsonMP
We're helping people get into work, boost their hours, improve their skills and boost their earnings http://ow.ly/UYAv50JYRjy
Today Prime Minister @BorisJohnson opened @FIAFarnborough Airshow – an exciting display of the new technologies that are transforming the aerospace industry, creating jobs and growth across the UK ✈️
The British aerospace industry is surging ahead on all fronts, creating jobs and driving innovation and economic growth.
Prime Minister @BorisJohnson visited Farnborough Airshow to meet the people behind exciting new technologies that will transform aviation.
Today, as @FIAFarnborough takes flight, we're backing #aerospace innovation with £273 million government and industry funding. #FIA2022
That means new opportunities, jobs and growth in a sector that's thriving across the UK🛫
👉http://gov.uk/government/news/new-aerospace-innovation-to-propel-uk-to-growth-and-greener-skies-backed-by-273-million
If you’re planning to travel during the #heatwave, be sure to take extra precautions.
Remember to take water with you to stay hydrated and try to avoid travelling during the hottest hours of the day if you can.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heatwave-plan-for-england/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather
#SummerTravel 🌞
⚠️ A @MetOffice Red Extreme Heat warning is in place for parts of England today ⚠️
🔴 Keep out of the sun during the hottest part of the day
🔴 Be aware of symptoms of heat exhaustion
🔴 Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
More #heatwave tips 👇
We're urging the public to take three simple steps to protect themselves, and their family and friends, during the upcoming high temperatures:
💧Drink plenty of water
⛱️ Seek shade
🧢 Cover up
We’re also putting in extra capacity in the coming days to support the NHS.
Health Secretary @stevebarclay met with ambulance trust chief executives and NHSE leaders today to discuss what additional support will be put in place during the hot weather forecast for next week.
☀️ With the #heatwave continuing this weekend, it's important to know the signs of heat exhaustion:
➡️ headache
➡️ dizziness or confusion
➡️ loss of appetite
➡️ excessive sweating
➡️ cramps
➡️ excessive thirst
➡️ temperature
➡️ fast pulse or breathing
🌡️ Temperatures are predicted to rise over the next few days so make sure you're able to #BeatTheHeat.
🥤 Drink plenty of water and avoid excess alcohol
🧢 Dress appropriately for the weather
🚶♀️ Slow down when it is hot
More tips: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
#Heatwave
Our vaccination programme has been one of the fastest and most successful in the world, protecting lives and livelihoods.
Today we've confirmed the next phase in our booster programme to keep our defences strong over autumn and winter.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-50s-to-be-offered-covid-19-booster-and-flu-jab-this-autumn
🆕 An autumn booster of the #COVID19 vaccine will be offered to people at higher risk to extend their protection against getting seriously ill.
This follows the latest advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination & Immunisation (JCVI).
More: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-50s-to-be-offered-covid-19-booster-and-flu-jab-this-autumn
⚠️⚠️🔴 Red Extreme heat warning issued 🔴⚠️⚠️
Parts of England on Monday and Tuesday
Latest info 👉 http://bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
Let's look out for each other during the hot weather - the heat can affect anyone, but for some it can have serious effects on their health.
Find out more 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/ #WeatherAware
We are taking direct action help families with rising costs.
The first £326 instalment of a £650 Cost of Living payment will start to be distributed automatically to 8 million vulnerable households from today – part of a £1,200 of support this year.
➡️ https://bit.ly/3OerLkI
#Kickstart has given over 160,000 young people a foot on the careers ladder – bringing new talent, enthusiasm and energy to businesses across the country.
Yesterday Prime Minister @BorisJohnson attended the Kickstart Awards to hear about how the scheme has transformed lives.
Expressed my deepest condolences to Prime Minister @kishida230 this morning following the shocking and senseless assassination of former Prime Minister Abe.
Shinzo Abe was a true friend to the UK, helping to build the warm and thriving relationship our countries share today.
As the #heatwave continues, it's important to keep safe and look after yourself and others in the hot weather.
Check out our top tips for coping 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
🎬 Meet the Ukrainian soldiers who took part in training exercises earlier this year, operating armoured vehicles.
The UK-led programme allows Ukrainian Forces to scale-up their resistance as they continue to defend their nation against the Kremlin.
🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦