No.10 Press Office

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[Office for Equality and Opportunity @oeogovuk]

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

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

The government's response to inaccurate claims in The Sunday Times.

https://t.co/Zx8xuqQf8l

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

There will be talks each week of the 5 weeks between W/C 29 June and W/C 27 July. 4/4

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

The High Level Meeting between the Prime Minister and President von der Leyen, President Michel and President Sassoli will take place by video conference on the afternoon of Monday 15 June. 1/4

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

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

[Department for Business and Trade @biztradegovuk]

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: https://t.co/lSg3PO2xJd

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

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:
▶️ https://t.co/9rAFQES8Xm

[HM Revenue & Customs @HMRCgovuk]

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.

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

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 https://t.co/EI0XLYsqWE
👉GOVUK https://t.co/aWe30Ayl8X
👉Full Fact research https://t.co/QWYcc4bOEg

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

UK Government has sent out only one text message on new rules about staying at home to prevent the spread of #coronavirus (see below). If you see others claiming to be from UK Government, they are false.

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

We are leading a national effort to fight #coronavirus in the UK and taking the necessary steps based on the best scientific advice. We will be stepping up capacity of testing to 25,000 people in hospitals a day. #CoronavirusFAQs

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

Should I be buying as much food as possible now in case it runs out? #CoronavirusFAQs

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

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.

▶️https://t.co/xSoOI6zprL

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

Today @MichaelGove has updated Parliament on the first round of negotiations with the EU.

Read more here:
https://t.co/O1tAxymD0l

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

Chief Negotiator @DavidGHFrost briefs the UK team on the latest on Round 1 of negotiations with the EU. Talks ended today and resume 18 March in London.

Read our statement here: https://t.co/B0KgEgkbjk

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

The UK’s Chief Negotiator David Frost and his 100-strong team have been in Brussels today to begin talks on our future relationship with the EU. This round of negotiations lasts until Thursday. https://t.co/Ut4xAA2DtA

[Department for Business and Trade @biztradegovuk]

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 👉 https://t.co/mCCsdEkCVz

#FTA #USFTA #TRADE

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

Today we have published the terms of reference on the UK-EU future relationship negotiations.

https://t.co/Ut4xAA2DtA

[No.10 Press Office @Number10press]

“Geography is no reason to undermine democracy.”

– Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster @MichaelGove speaking in the House of Commons earlier today on our future relationship with the EU

Read his full statement: https://t.co/iR5JT3pv7v