Prime Minister Johnson met with His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei today.
They discussed:
✅ Our joint commitment to a secure & prosperous South East Asia
✅ A desire to deepen economic ties
✅ Steps to address climate change
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-the-sultan-of-brunei-3-december-2021
We’re strengthening our future pandemic preparedness & welcoming nearly £500m private investment into the #LifeSciences sector:
👩🏽🔬creating 420 high-skilled jobs
💪driving economic prosperity across the UK
💷over £5bn total investment since July
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-life-sciences-industry-sees-nearly-half-billion-investment-as-pm-convenes-biopharmaceutical-industry-leaders-to-strengthen-future-pandemic-response
We have set out a 10-year vision to reform adult social care.
This will:
▶️give people more choice & control over their care
▶️enable people to access tailored care & support
▶️provide support to the social care workforce
▶️make adult social care more fair & accessible
More 👇
BREAKING NEWS:
A new treatment against COVID-19 has been approved by @MHRAgovuk.
We'll closely monitor how effective Xevudy is against the Omicron variant and will work on deployment plans with the NHS.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-approves-xevudy-sotrovimab-a-covid-19-treatment-found-to-cut-hospitalisation-and-death-by-79
Today the UK has ordered 114 million more Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for the next two years, future proofing our lifesaving vaccine programme.
These vaccines can also be edited against any future variants.
When you’re called up – make sure you get your jab.
Congratulations Magdalena Andersson on your historic appointment as Prime Minister of Sweden.
I look forward to working with you to grow the UK-Sweden partnership on trade and defence, and to jointly tackling challenges like climate change.
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On #WorldAIDSDay we remember and show our support to the millions affected by HIV and AIDS.
We’ve taken huge strides in treating HIV/AIDS over the past few decades, but we must and are going further.
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Food and drinks companies from across the United Kingdom set out their stalls in Downing Street last night.
We’re helping the sector grow and find new markets around the world – levelling up across the country 🇬🇧
#DowningStreetMarket
We are launching a new HIV Action Plan to end new HIV infections by 2030.
Backed by over £23 million, this plan will:
▶️expand & improve HIV prevention activities
▶️scale up testing in high-risk populations
▶️ensure people rapidly receive treatment once diagnosed
More info 🔽
Today the Prime Minister and Belgian Prime Minister @AlexanderDeCroo signed a Joint Declaration which will enhance cooperation in crucial areas like trade, green technology, security, health and tackling illegal migration.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-virtual-meeting-with-prime-minister-of-belgium-30-november-2021
WATCH LIVE: COVID-19 press conference (30 November 2021)
Speakers:
- Prime Minister @BorisJohnson
- @SajidJavid, Secretary of State for @DHSCgovuk
- @AmandaPritchard, Chief Executive Officer, @NHSEngland https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ZkKzbzorwgKv
Boosted 💉= Protected 🛡️
The Prime Minister today visited a vaccination centre in North London to see the rollout of our lifesaving booster programme.
We’re expanding our booster programme to all adults. The NHS will contact you when it's your turn.
We're introducing Tony's Law, increasing the maximum penalties for anyone who causes or allows the death or serious physical harm of a child – so that the punishment fits the crime.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tougher-penalties-for-child-cruelty-through-tony-s-law
We're expanding and accelerating the #COVID19 vaccination programme following new advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
This will strengthen our defences against the #OmicronVariant.
Find out more 🔽
Chag Chanukah Sameach!
The Prime Minister tonight welcomed the Chief Rabbi and members of the Jewish community to Downing Street during #Chanukah celebrations.
The Prime Minister thanked guests for the amazing contribution British Jews make to this country.
