George Eustice

Liz Truss has held her first meeting with her newly-appointed Cabinet - where the energy crisis will have undoubtedly been a key topic of conversation. Credit: Getty Images

The Liz Truss Cabinet: who has been given what by the new PM? Patrick Hollis

Secretary of State George Eustice

Minister says clean air zone should only cover Manchester city centre Joseph Timan

Many signs have already been erected for the clean air zone, including on Warrington Road in Marus Bridge

Government agrees to delay launch of Greater Manchester's clean air zone Gaynor Clarke

Horse rider Deb Schwarzer is organising the protest

Horse riders head to Wigan town centre to protest against clean air zone scheme Gaynor Clarke

England has reported the highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic (Photo: Getty Images)

England reports highest daily Covid cases since start of pandemic Claire Schofield

The tougher law should also make it harder for thieves to steal and sell pets (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pet theft to be made criminal offence in crackdown on dognappers Claire Schofield

(Photo: KOCA SULEJMANOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

Read This This is how beavers could be reintroduced to the UK near you - are they good for... Alex Nelson

Orders to wear face masks could soon be ditched

Orders to wear face masks set to be ditched, Cabinet minister says Iain Lynn

Malta and the Balearic Islands are among a “handful” of places being considered for the green list (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the countries that could be added to the green list in foreign travel ... Claire Schofield

Jeremy Hunt

England roadmap delay would 'only' be for a few weeks – Hunt Ben Butler

Cabinet ministers are said to be increasingly pessimistic about lifting all Covid rules on 21 June (Photo: Getty Images)

June 21 lockdown lifting ‘to be delayed by two weeks’ to allow time for more jab... Claire Schofield

More than 39 million people have been given a first jab and a further 25.3 million have had both doses

Expert warns jabs giving 'false sense of security' amid calls to delay unlockin... Press Association

Ministers are now considering contingency plans for local lockdowns (Photo: Shutterstock)

Ministers considering return of tier system due to concerns over Indian variant Helen Johnson

Environment Secretary George Eustice said there has been a “worrying” rise of pet thefts during the Covid pandemic, but said the creation of the pet theft taskforce will help deal with the issue (Photo: Shutterstock)

Rise of pet theft since start of Covid pandemic is ‘worrying’, says Environment ... Helen Johnson

What we know about the Indian Covid variant amid mounting travel ban calls Jenna Macfarlane

Tougher travel restrictions are being considered by the government (Photo: Getty Images)

Read This Full closure of UK borders is being ‘considered’ - what we know so far Claire Schofield

Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 in England, could receive a payment of £500 (Photo: Shutterstock)

A £500 payment for anyone with a positive Covid test is being considered - here'... Helen Johnson

A pesticide that is ‘harmful to bees’ has been approved for use in the UK - here... Iain Leggat

Your weekly food shop could be more expensive from 1 January - here’s why Sarah Wilson

Pet owners planning to take their pets on holiday to face new restrictions on EU travel

Pet owners planning to take their pets on holiday to face new restrictions on EU... Colin Ainscough

Big changes are coming for England’s countryside - government’s new farming plan... Iain Leggat

A scotch egg could count as a ‘substantial meal’ at the pub - the rules explaine... Claire Schofield

Is Christmas going to be cancelled?

What do Covid-19 restrictions mean for upcoming festivities? Iain Lynn

Retail workers are up to 75% more likely to die from Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Retail workers are up to 75% more likely to die from Covid-19 - here’s why they ... Rhona Shennan

Chester Zoo

Chris Green MP welcomes news of Chester Zoo reopening Liam Soutar

Pubs with beer gardens are likely to be among the first venues in the hospitality sector to reopen

Pubs with beer gardens likely to be first to reopen when restrictions eased Iain Lynn

A woman wears a face mask while shopping in Selfridges (Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Read This Face masks are now mandatory in shops in England - here's what you need to know Alex Nelson