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Local politicians have welcomed the commitment from the UK Government to maintain the highest food and animal welfare standards in any future trade deals.

The Prime Minister has promised a ‘New Deal’ which will deliver new infrastructure across the UK, bringing a boost to the economy and improving skills.

During a debate in the House of Commons led by Borders MP John Lamont, the UK Government yet again confirmed its commitment to upholding food, animal welfare and environmental standards in any future trade deals.

The national tourism bodies of Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales have today announced a new industry standard and consumer mark to provide confidence to visitors and communities.

Yesterday marked the beginning of Armed Forces Week culminating with Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27th June.

Due to social distancing restrictions, many of the usual events held across the country, such as parades, have been cancelled.

RNLI lifeguards will return to Coldingham Bay this weekend.

The decision comes after it was originally announced there would be no lifeguards trained for this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Local politicians are calling on the Scottish Government to set out a plan to rescue high streets in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

They are backing Scottish Conservative calls for a Town Centre Coronavirus Plan to help stop shop closures across Scotland.

The Scottish Health Secretary has admitted that testing so far for care home staff in the Borders ‘is not sufficient’. The concession came as figures reveal only 22 care home staff were tested last week, according to Public Health Scotland.

New figures released by HMRC show almost 13,000 Borderers are having 80% of their wages paid by the UK Government.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was brought in to save jobs which would have been otherwise lost due to lockdown restrictions.

The UK Government has assured Borders MP, John Lamont, that the UK will become an independent coastal nation after the Brexit Transition Period ends.