BREAKING: Deal struck with France and Ireland to keep vital supplies flowing into UK
The Transport Secretary says a deal has been struck between the UK, Ireland and France to keep freight routes open during theThe arrangement will help keep vital goods like food and medicine flowing between the three countries during the pandemic.unveiled additional funding to keep planes, ships, trams and public transport running.
‘Of course, now we have an urgent need, so we’re making use of that testing programme as part of our response to Covid-19. I’ve fast-tracked trials to begin next week to carry equipment and supplies to St Mary’s Hospital near Newport on the Isle of Wight.’
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