Good news at last for the travel industry. The Government announced major changes to the Covid rules for travellers entering England. From 4 October, they'll no longer have to take a lateral flow test before heading home if double vaccinated, and from the end of October, an expensive PCR test will not be required on return. Instead, a lateral flow test must be done within two days of arrival. Meanwhile, the Welsh Government announced tighter Covid rules for people attending mass events. They will need proof of vaccinations, or a negative Covid test. The new controls come into force next month for venues like clubs, and at sporting events. Not good, or necessary. At 0945, I headed to Portland on my motorcycle to visit Manor Marine in Portland Port. I was met by Eric Briar, Leif Cooper, Clive Thomas and Kathryn Watts. After a coffee, Eric took me on a tour of the facilities. They are busy building a new, twin-hulled boat that's being specifically designed for the offshore wind-farm industry. My wife named a similar vessel not that long ago. Employing more than 80 staff, the company is impressive, well led and with a sound order book. These skilled jobs are just what we need in S Dorset. After nearly two hours, I headed back across the causeway to meet the new Police Federation Branch Chairman, Sgt James Dimmack. We met at the Prom Cafe on the Esplanade and chatted for more than an hour over a coffee. James has served in the police for more than 20 years. Although our talk was in confidence, I think I am allowed to say that I was impressed by him. On another police matter, a root and branch report by the police watchdog called for a complete change in the handling of violence against women, which, it said, should be treated on a par with terrorism. For me, one measure we must take is to reopen our closed police stations. This cost-saving move was short-sighted, to say the least, and it must be reversed. We all need to know there is somewhere to run to both during the day and night should the need arise. In addition, it would mean officers continuing to patrol their area on foot during the night, thereby deterring criminals and reassuring law-abiding citizens. Back in London, and following the reshuffle, I was interested to hear that the new Housing Secretary, Michael Gove, had decided to "pause" controversial government planning reforms in England. A wise move. Finally, the PM is to address a special UN summit in New York on Monday, when he, the UN secretary-general, and at least 40 heads of state, will meet to discuss climate goals ahead of COP 26 in Glasgow. As I said in my column, I trust Mr Johnson does not fall into a bear trap on this issue. Pragmatism is needed, not hot air and unreachable targets that will impoverish us all.