Yesterday the Government announced the next phase of the careful reopening of the economy, with further businesses and venues given permission to reopen in the coming days and weeks.

The announcement means that:

The ‘Plan for Jobs’ announced by the Chancellor this afternoon is great news for businesses and workers in West Oxfordshire.

In response to Robert's demands, Thames Water has announced that is has commissioned an independent investigation into the health of the River Windrush.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced plans to restart driver services – that is driving and riding lessons and theory and practical driving tests for all categories of vehicle. 

The Prime Minister has just set out some further changes to the lockdown measures in England which will enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs.

From 4th July:

An update for those shielding.

From 6th July, those currently shielding will be able to:

✅ Meet in groups of up to six people outdoors
✅ Form a 'support bubble' with another household

From 1st August, shielding ends in England.

The Government has announced a £1 billion "catch-up fund" to address the impact of lost teaching time on pupils in England.

The Chief Medical Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have reviewed the evidence and agree with the Joint Biosecurity Centre's recommendation to move the COVID-19 Alert Level from Level 4 to Level 3 across the UK.

Chocolate fish. Words that will bring back happy memories to anybody who has lived in or visited New Zealand. These delicious pieces of marshmallow covered in chocolate are “as Kiwi as…” and are popularly given as treats or rewards for a job well done.

“The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.”

We would do well to reflect on the famous first line from LP Hartley’s “The Go Between”.