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Advice for manufacturers, members of the public and professional users of software or apps being used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: £7 million for new coalition of vulnerable children’s charities
Funding package for targeted help to young people and their families most affected by coronavirus
From 15 June, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England.
Face coverings will be required on public transport from 15 June 2020..
A partnership between UK aid and Gavi: the Vaccine Alliance, is supporting the Government of Ghana to use Zipline drones to collect coronavirus test samples.
Mandatory guidance on the criteria that organisations must meet to provide initial teacher training (ITT).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 4 June 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP.
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Press release
Press release: £7 million for vulnerable pupils leaving Alternative Provision
More than 11,000 vulnerable young people to receive support to move into next stage of education or employment
The requirements on manufacturing 3D printing will depend on whether the item is classed as a medical device or personal protective equipment (PPE).
Government to provide guarantees of up to £10 billion to Trade Credit Insurance schemes for business-to-business transactions
Sets out how to self-isolate if you arrive in the UK on or after 8 June 2020. You will not be allowed to leave the place you’re staying for the first 14 days you’re in the UK.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coming to the UK for seasonal agricultural work on English farms
Advice for seasonal agricultural workers coming to England to work on farms and their employers.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference on 3 June 2020.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 3 June
Press conference slides used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
How the government assesses offers of COVID-19 tests from developers for procurement and use in the UK.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Home Secretary oral statement on health measures at the border
The Home Secretary delivered an oral statement to the House of Commons on health measures being introduced at the border in response to coronavirus.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 2 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Eligible English dairy farmers able to apply for up to £10,000 to overcome impact of coronavirus.
The rules which cover the new measures at the UK border to protect against coronavirus will be published on 3 June 2020.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: FCO areas of research interest (ARI) 2020: coronavirus (COVID-19) update
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) ARI has been updated to set out our research areas of interest relating to the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 1 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 2 June 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP and Professor John Newton.
The Environment Agency’s priority is to protect people and the environment, and to support those we regulate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr Hanbin ZHENG, Senior UK Science & Innovation Officer, on the UK’s science-led international collaborations, especially in Singapore and the Southeast Asian region, in the fight against COVID-19.
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Press release
Press release: Yemen: new UK aid will help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)
A new package of funding for Yemen is to be announced today by the Foreign Secretary.
The measures to protect students and universities during the coronavirus outbreak, including temporary student number controls and additional places.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 1 June 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP and Professor John Newton.
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Press release
Press release: UK reaches 200,000 coronavirus testing capacity target a day early
Following the rapid expansion of coronavirus testing, the UK reached the 200,000 capacity target on Saturday 30 May, including capacity for 40,000 antibody tests a day
Statement from Dame Louise Casey, the Prime Minister’s advisor on rough sleeping, on the efforts to support rough sleepers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 31 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Jenny Harries.
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News story
News story: Prime Minister hails resilience of shielders as restrictions set to ease
Extremely vulnerable people who have been “shielding” in England to be able to spend time outdoors.
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Press release
Press release: Government gives green light to resumption of compeitive sport behind closed doors
DCMS publishes ‘stage three’ of its elite and professional sport guidance
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary gave the 30 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The reproduction number (R) is the average number of secondary infections produced by 1 infected person.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on public gatherings, 11 March 2020
Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-M-O: Consensus view: 13 April review of social distancing measures, 1 April 2020
Consensus view from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 7 May 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirty-fourth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 5 May 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirty-third meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 1 May 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirty-second meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 1 May 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirty-first meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 30 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirtieth meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 28 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twenty-ninth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 23 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twenty-eighth meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 21 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twenty-seventh meeting.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) use this scheme if you’re eligible to claim the grant.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 16 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twenty-sixth meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 14 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twenty-fifth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 29 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twentieth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 26 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s nineteenth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 23 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s eighteenth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 16 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s sixteenth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 13 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fifth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 10 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fourteenth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19), 5 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirteenth meeting.
Around 310 more British travellers will be able to return home from Jamaica on a second charter flight organised by the Government.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 3 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twelfth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 27 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s eleventh meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 25 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s tenth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 20 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s ninth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 18 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s eighth meeting.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 29 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Stephen Powis.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 13 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s seventh meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 11 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s sixth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 6 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fifth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 4 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fourth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 3 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s third meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 28 January 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s second meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-M-O: Consensus view on the potential relaxing of social distancing measures, 4 May 2020
Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-M: Consensus statement on COVID-19, 20 April 2020
Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling (SPI-M) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on COVID-19, 27 April 2020
Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
Review prepared by the Security sub-group for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on neighbourhood level release.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: EMG: Transmission and Control of SARS-CoV-2 on Public Transport, 18 May 2020
Paper prepared by the Environmental and Modelling group (EMG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: How an exit strategy might affect crime and policing – working paper, 21 April 2020
Working paper by the Security and Policing sub-group of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) / Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) in response to a Home Office commission.
Find out about temporary changes that may affect you if you’re applying for, or already getting, Tax-Free Childcare or 30 hours free childcare.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: EMG: Summary of disinfection technologies for microbial control, 18 May 2020
Paper prepared by the Environmental and Modelling group (EMG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: Key behavioural issues relevant to test, trace, track and isolate – summary, 6 May 2020
Summary paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on the behavioural issues related to test, trace, track and isolate.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: Policing the coronavirus outbreak: processes and prospects for collective disorder, 19 April 2020
A briefing note for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) outlining the factors related to collective disorder.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: Symptom-based contact tracing in comparison to test-based approaches – note, 29 April 2020
Briefing note prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: Approach to suppress and control route – initial view, 22 April 2020
Paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: Policing, protest and changes to COVID-19 control measures in the UK, 4 May 2020
Paper by the Security and Policing sub-group of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) / Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: How behaviour may change following testing – initial response, 22 April 2020
Paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on how behaviour might change after testing.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: The use of facemasks in a community setting, 20 April 2020
Return by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on the use of facemasks in a community setting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: Antibody tests: realise benefits and minimize harms – note, 1 April 2020
Paper prepared by Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
The UK’s Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement to the WTO General Council on 29 May 2020.
Anyone supplying these types of tests should temporarily stop this service.
Guidance for health and social care staff who are caring for, or treating, a person who lacks the relevant mental capacity.
The first two-monthly report on which powers in the Coronavirus Act 2020 are currently active.
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Press release
Press release: £5 million funding given to mental health community projects
Community projects supporting people with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will benefit from their share of £5 million of additional funding.
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Press release
Press release: Government to publish code of practice with commercial sector in boost to high street
High street businesses and landlords are set to benefit from a new code of practice, to provide them with clarity and reassurance over rent payments.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Apply for the coronavirus Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund
The Discretionary Grant Fund supports small and micro businesses that are not eligible for other grant schemes.
Advice for people who smoke or vape during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Press release
Press release: PM: Six people can meet outside under new measures to ease lockdown
PM Boris Johnson announced groups of up to six people will be able to meet outdoors in England from Monday 1 June, provided strict social distancing guidelines are followed.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Help children aged 2 to 4 to learn at home during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Advice for parents and carers of early years children who have not yet started school.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 28 May 2020
Press conference slides used by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Sir Patrick Vallance.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.
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Press release
Press release: International supercomputer pact set to fire up UK COVID-19 research
The UK will be the first country, outside the US, to join the global COVID-19 High Performance Computing (HPC) consortium
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 27 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Corporate report
Corporate report: Ministerial University Research and Knowledge Exchange Sustainability Taskforce
Terms of reference and membership for the joint BEIS/DFE taskforce.
An overview of the NHS test and trace service, including what happens if you test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive.
New guidance means those who have been in close contact with someone who tests positive must isolate for 14 days, even if they have no symptoms.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 27 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Baroness Dido Harding and Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: COVID-19 testing data: letter to the Office for Statistics Regulation
Response from Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to a letter from Sir David Norgrove, chair of the Office for Statistics Regulation.
In response to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), MHCLG has published guidance for acquiring authorities on compulsory purchase matters.
A summary of the border restrictions in place for travelling to the UK and to France.
Translation of the French government’s press release on border restrictions.
These temporary good manufacturing practice (GMP) flexibilities will be allowed to address the current exceptional circumstances
Guidance on providing MOT tests during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including how to limit the spread of coronavirus.
When you can store or treat coronavirus (COVID-19) cleansing and used PPE waste without having codes 15 02 02* or 15 02 03 in your permit.
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Collection
Collection: HM Treasury coronavirus (COVID-19) business loan scheme statistics
HMT management information about the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) and Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS).
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Press release
Press release: Government significantly boosts UK PPE supply with more than 100 new deals
The government has signed deals with more than 100 new suppliers from around the world as well as ramping up domestic production to help meet demand for PPE.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 26 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: Environmental influence on transmission of COVID-19 (28 April 2020)
Research compiled by the Environmental and Modelling Group for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: Evidence of environmental dispersion of COVID-19 for different mechanisms (14 April 2020)
A brief evidence summary for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 26 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor John Newton.
Businesses, faith groups and local communities are being urged to help new Rough Sleeping Taskforce.
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Press release
Press release: UK Government to provide up to £23m in extra funding to tackle coronavirus in Wales
Simon Hart: Additional funding for Wales “highlights our determination to move forward together” in fight against coronavirus
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Guidance on searching for archaeological finds in England during COVID-19
Guidance for members of the public (including metal-detectorists) searching for archaeological finds in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local authorities will be central to supporting the new test and trace service in England, with the government providing a new funding package of £300 million.
A planning guide for early years providers, in England, to help prepare them to open their settings for all children from 1 June 2020.
The government has pledged £750 million to ensure VCSE can continue their vital work supporting the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including £200 million for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, along with an additional £150 million from dormant bank and building society accounts.
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Press release
Press release: 6000 new supported homes as part of landmark commitment to end rough sleeping
Radical plans to provide thousands of long-term, safe homes for vulnerable rough sleepers taken off the streets during the pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: £50 million boost to support the recovery of our high streets
The Reopening High Streets Safely Fund will help councils in England introduce a range of safety measures in a move to get people back to work and customers back to the shops.
Further funding to protect and increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies after the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland to receive funding boost of up to £15 million to help them deal with increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new London Transition Board will co-ordinate London’s response as it emerges from the lockdown and begins to reopen its economy while controlling the virus.
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Open consultation
Open consultation: Consultation on an additional GCSE, AS and A level exam series in autumn 2020
Proposals for an additional exam series in autumn 2020 in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Expectations for centres on who should be responsible for entering candidates for autumn exams.
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Consultation outcome
Consultation outcome: Exceptional arrangements for assessment and grading in 2020
Consultation on the assessment and grading of vocational, technical and other general qualifications.
Simon Hart thanks the Armed Forces personnel providing support in Wales as part of the ongoing response to COVID-19.
Environment Agency regulatory response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
When Large Combustion Plant operators can delay meeting new emission limit values scheduled to take effect from 1 July 2020 because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
How local authorities and social care providers can tell DHSC about the death of an employee or volunteer in social care.
Letter from the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility, Paul Scully, to all postmasters, their staff and Post Office employees.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Apply for the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme
The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) provides financial support to larger businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Consultation outcome
Consultation outcome: Capacity Market: proposal to relax the rules temporarily in response to COVID-19
We’re seeking views on ways to relax certain Capacity Market obligations and deadlines, reduce the burden and minimise terminations during COVID-19.
Innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances.
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Press release
Press release: Wales to receive additional £64.5m as a result of transport funding in England
The UK Government has now provided over £2.2 billion in direct funding to Wales in order to manage the impact of coronavirus
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 19 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon George Eustice MP and Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
The different types of tests and testing kits for COVID-19, and the specifications for manufacturers.
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Press release
Press release: Conservationists rescued from one of the most isolated places in the world
A team of conservationists stranded on one of the most remote places on earth made it back to the UK following a 12-day voyage to Ascension Island and a military flight home.
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National statistics
National statistics: Latest figures show millions benefitting from Treasury coronavirus support schemes
New figures on the UK-wide government support schemes for individuals and businesses have been published today, Tuesday 19 May 2020.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: Latest figures show millions benefitting from Treasury coronavirus support schemes
New figures on the UK-wide government support schemes for individuals and businesses have been published today, Tuesday 19 May 2020.
Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.
The multi-million-pound settlement will help low-income families with seriously ill or disabled children with the cost of equipment, goods or services
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Press release
Press release: Everyone in the United Kingdom with symptoms now eligible for coronavirus tests
Everyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms can now get a test.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 18 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Health Secretary’s statement to Parliament
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock updated Parliament on the government’s response to coronavirus.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 18 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Transport for London extraordinary funding and financing
Support funding package for Transport for London in order to keep vital public transport services running in London.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to social housing residents
Letter from the Minister of Housing setting out the measures that are in place to support social housing residents during the next phase towards reopening society.
Check if you can get a payment deferral or deregister if you are a business with an annual fee due between 1 May and 30 September 2020.
UK’s top researchers rapidly working to find a coronavirus vaccine will benefit from £84 million of new government funding.
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Press release
Press release: Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre to open 12 months ahead of schedule
Race to manufacture millions of doses of a coronavirus vaccine boosted with a multi-million-pound government investment.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s piece in the Mail on Sunday.
Major long-term study will track spread of coronavirus in general population
Education Secretary on the Government’s response to the outbreak of coronavirus and plans to begin returning to school safely
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 16 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP and Dr Jenny Harries.
Trials for specially-trained ‘COVID dogs’ that may be able to detect coronavirus (COVID-19) in humans, even before symptoms appear, are set to begin as part of new research.
Faith leaders and government agree to develop plan to enable phased and safe reopening of places of worship.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 15 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new £600 million Infection Control Fund has been introduced to tackle the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in care homes.
This takes the total amount of funding provided by the UK Government to support the effort to tackle the coronavirus in Wales to over £2.1 billion
Sets out the support package to keep care homes safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 15 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP and the deputy chief medical officer for England, Dr Jenny Harries OBE.
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Press release
Press release: 70 million face masks for NHS and care workers through new industry deal
More than 70 million face masks will be manufactured in the UK and delivered to frontline health and care workers following an agreement with a global technology company.
Preventing and controlling infection, including the use of PPE, in education, childcare and children’s social care settings during the coronavirus outbreak.
A planning guide for primary school leaders to help prepare them to open their schools for more pupils during the coronavirus outbreak.
Describing how the time during lockdown has been used to fix and upgrade road and rail infrastructure, including plans to help the economy bounce back.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 14 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP and Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
A Charter, co-produced by the government and the Home Building Federation, committing signatories to safe working whilst COVID-19 remains prevalent.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove made a statement on coronavirus.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 13 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP and Dr Jenny Harries.
Questions and answers on today’s (13 May 2020) announcement on construction site working hours to enable social distancing working practices.
Guidance for the public, providers of outdoor sport facilities, elite athletes, personal trainers and coaches on the phased return of sport and recreation.
An explanation of how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the coronavirus pandemic, where it differs from the standard holiday entitlement and pay guidance.
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Press release
Press release: New partnership to sequence human genomes in fight against coronavirus
Thousands of patients severely ill with coronavirus will have their genetic code studied to help scientists understand whether a person’s genetics may influence their susceptibility to the virus.
Details on a range of outdoor activities which will be allowed in England from 13 May 2020 subject to social distancing rules.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma gave the 12 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP and Professor Stephen Powis.
The government has announced the expansion of the expert team leading on the rapid nationwide roll-out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) test and trace programme.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Coronavirus (COVID-19): new transport guidance for passengers and operators
Announcing new safer travel guidance for members of the public and safer transport guidance for operators.
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020).
Guidance for safer travel and safer transport operations during the next phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.
Safer working principles and risk assessment for transport operators and organisations.
Next steps for the phased wider opening of educational and childcare settings.
Advice for those working in adult social care on managing your mental health and how employers can take care of the wellbeing of their staff during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Press release
Press release: Government launches new portal for care homes to arrange coronavirus testing
All care home staff and residents are now eligible for testing with priority for those in homes that look after the over-65s.
Government publishes guidance for employers to help them get their businesses back up and running and workplaces operating safely.
The principles you should follow to ensure that time spent outside your home is as safe as possible.
The Government’s roadmap for how and when the UK will adjust its response to the COVID-19 crisis.
The most important thing we can do is to stay alert, control the virus, and in doing so, save lives.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Apply for the Food Charities Grant Fund
Apply for a grant of up to £100,000 for your charity helping people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on coronavirus.
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Statutory guidance
Statutory guidance: Reallocating road space in response to COVID-19: statutory guidance for local authorities
Guidance for local authorities on managing their road networks in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Announcing a £2 billion package to support active travel to help the country emerge from coronavirus crisis.
Alternative ways to travel, such as walking and cycling, could relieve the pressure on public transport.
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Press release
Press release: Millions more items of PPE for frontline staff from new business partnerships
NHS and social care staff in the UK are set to receive millions of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) over the coming months thanks to new collaborations with a number of organisations.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 8 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Stephen Powis.
The Minister of State for Security writes to industry partners on countering online child sexual exploitation and abuse during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: British Gurkhas and UK Government rescue mission to help stranded Brits in Nepal
British Gurkhas in Nepal have helped to rescue 109 Brits stranded in remote areas across the country so they could return home on Government charter flights.
Charities can bid for a share of £10 million funding to support victims of domestic abuse.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 7 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Jenny Harries.
This prospectus provides prospective bidders with information on how to apply for funding and how the assessment process will work.
There is no evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information, guidance and support for teachers and leaders on educating children during the coronavirus outbreak.
Schools are using various methods to keep pupils interested and motivated when learning remotely.
Schools have been using various methods to adapt the curriculum for remote education to best meet the needs of pupils.
Schools have been using various methods to adapt teaching practice for remote education to best meet the needs of pupils.
Letter to councils in England on the re-opening household waste and recycling centres.
Schools have been using various methods to ensure that they are supporting pupils’ wellbeing and providing pastoral care.
Temporary measures ensure critical workers will still be eligible for childcare offers if their income has changed due to coronavirus
Find out what equipment, services or supplies are taxable if your employees are working from home due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Consultation decisions on who should receive a calculated grade for GCSEs, AS and A levels.
List of participants of SAGE and related sub-groups.
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Press release
Press release: Coronavirus test, track and trace plan launched on Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight residents will be the first to get access to a new contact tracing app as part of government action to minimise the spread of COVID-19.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 4 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
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Press release
Press release: Emergency funding to support most vulnerable in society during pandemic
Communities Secretary announces £76 million extra funding to support survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and vulnerable children and their families and victims of modern slavery.
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Press release
Press release: Dame Louise Casey to spearhead government taskforce on rough sleeping during pandemic
A specialist taskforce has been created to lead the next phase of the Government’s support for rough sleepers during the pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 2 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Jenny Harries.
A discretionary fund has been set up to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Bounce Back Loan Scheme: letter from the Chancellor to lenders
A letter from the Chancellor to all accredited Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme lenders on the new Bounce Back Loan Scheme.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Apply for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) provides financial support to smaller businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 1 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Olivia Strong has received the Prime Minister’s daily Points of Light award.
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Press release
Press release: £6.1 million funding boost to help high streets and town centres through pandemic
Business Improvement Districts will receive funding in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
This page provides details of hotels in Panama City, to help British people find accommodation so that they are ready to take their flight to the UK.
The UK has announced seven further charter flights to bring over 2,000 stranded British travellers home from India.
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News story
News story: Prime Minister’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 30 April 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement on coronavirus.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: COVID-19: mitigating impacts on Gypsy and Traveller communities
Lord Greenhalgh, Communities Minister, has written to local authority chief executives to highlight the support needed by some members of Gypsy and Traveller communities.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 30 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
From tomorrow (1 May 2020), PPE purchased by care homes, businesses, charities and individuals to protect against Covid-19 will be free from VAT for a three-month period.
Guidance on the medical and health support available for British people who are unable to return home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Guidance on the financial support available for British people who are unable to return home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the UK’s energy sector.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove made a statement on coronavirus.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove made a statement on coronavirus.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 23 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 5 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 28 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 27 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 3 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 15 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 21 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 12 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further guidance issued for Heads of Centre on making assessment judgements about private candidates.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to town and parish councils
Letter from the Secretary of State Robert Jenrick thanking town and parish councils for their work during the pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: Another 900 British travellers in New Zealand set to return to the UK
Around 900 more British travellers in New Zealand are set to return home on three additional UK Government-chartered flights.
100,000 people will be sent self-testing kits to determine if they are currently infected.
A Government charter flight to bring home around 100 Britons stranded in Guyana has been announced – with booking open today.
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Press release
Press release: 20,000 stranded Brits returning to the UK from South Asia on UK charter flights
More than 20,000 British travellers, on 83 Government charter flights, will return to the UK from across South Asia by 7 May.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 29 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: Daily death reporting now includes all positive COVID-19 deaths
A new method of reporting daily COVID-19 deaths has been developed by Public Health England (PHE).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 29 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Yvonne Doyle.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Repatriation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: Minister Adams’ statement, 29 April 2020
Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister Nigel Adams spoke in Parliament on FCO support for British people abroad and procuring personal protective equipment.
A departmental minute outlining indemnities granted to designers and manufacturers in the Rapidly Manufactured Ventilator System Project
Summary of the PHE data series on deaths in people with COVID-19, outlining what the changes mean and how the data compare to other COVID-19 death data series.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Being a deputy or attorney during the coronavirus outbreak
Find out how you can continue to act in the best interests of the client or donor, during the outbreak.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Making and registering an LPA during the coronavirus outbreak
If you need to make an LPA now, you can still do so while observing government guidance on social distancing, self-isolating and shielding.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Short-term options for health, welfare and financial decisions
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
The type of seasonal work you can do on farms, who can apply, and where you can find work.
This will accelerate the development of new drugs for patients hospitalised with COVID-19, reducing the time taken to set up clinical studies for new therapies from months to weeks.
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Press release
Press release: Further expansion of access to coronavirus testing helps protect the most vulnerable
Anyone in England with coronavirus symptoms who either has to leave home to go to work or is aged 65 and over will now be able to get tested.
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Press release
Press release: Government confirms allocations of £1.6 billion funding boost for councils
Individual councils in England have funding allocations confirmed following Local Government Secretary’s announcement of £1.6 billion in additional funding.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 28 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
HM Treasury and HMRC are today (28 April) setting out new timelines for tax policy consultations and other work in the light of the current Covid-19 crisis.
Standard operating procedure on how to run a safe and effective medicines reuse scheme in a care home or hospice during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: Coronavirus (COVID-19): attendance in education and early years settings
A summary of how many children and teachers attended education and childcare settings since Monday 23 March.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Exporting personal protective equipment during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
The families of health and care workers on the frontline in England will benefit from a new life assurance scheme during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
This scheme will help small and medium-sized businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) to apply for loans of up to £50,000.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 27 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Chris Whitty.
Councils and housing associations should continue to support vulnerable people to move home.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for social landlords on essential moves
Non-statutory guidance to support social landlords with allocations and transfers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Ministers from the UK Government and Welsh Government underline joint commitment to support businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Advice and guidance on how to protect yourself and your business from fraud and cyber crime.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to reclaim employees’ coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
The Environment Secretary spoke at the daily government press conference on 26 April 2020 to give the latest update on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: UK announces 5 more flights from Bangladesh to bring home over a thousand Brits
An additional 5 charter flights will bring home more than 1,250 British travellers to the UK from Bangladesh.
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Press release
Press release: Mobile coronavirus testing units to target frontline workers
Mobile testing units, operated by the Armed Forces, will travel around the UK to increase access to coronavirus testing.
Advice for consumers in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
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Press release
Press release: New measures to protect UK high street from aggressive rent collection and closure
High street shops and other companies under strain will be protected from aggressive rent collection and asked to pay what they can during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: Clinical trial approved to help the NHS treat COVID-19 patients using plasma
If effective, a national programme will deliver up to 10,000 units of plasma a week to the NHS to help treat coronavirus (COVID-19) patients.
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Press release
Press release: Communities Secretary welcomes response to his call for parks to open
The Communities Secretary has praised councils for ensuring that the vast majority of parks are open ahead of the weekend, so more people can get outside for exercise safely.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Booking special charter flights during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
This page explains who is eligible to register for special charter flights, and how the booking process works to return to the UK during the coronavirus pandemic.
These will include the first UK charter flight from Karachi, which will depart on 30 April, in addition to further departures from Islamabad and Lahore.
Announcing measures to ensure transport boosts the national response to COVID-19 and paying tribute to the transport workers who have kept vital freight and passenger services running.
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World news story
World news story: Philippines travel during coronavirus (COVID-19): local car rentals
List of local car and van rental companies to help British nationals in the Philippines to get to the airport during the coronavirus restrictions.
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Press release
Press release: Coronavirus testing extended to all essential workers in England who have symptoms
All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Access to parks and public spaces, including burial grounds and cemeteries
Letter to local authorities regarding continued access to parks and public spaces including burial grounds and cemeteries.
Information to help bereaved families, friends or next of kin make important decisions.
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Press release
Press release: Government begins large-scale virus infection and antibody test study
20,000 households in England are being contacted to take part in the first wave of a major new government study to track coronavirus (COVID-19) in the general population.
The government has announced an unprecedented package of measures to provide the critical support needed by individuals, families and businesses, through the economic disruption caused by COVID-19.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus: letter from DVSA Chief Executive to driver and rider trainers
Letters from Gareth Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), to driver and rider trainers about coronavirus.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: Coronavirus grant funding: local authority payments to small and medium businesses
Local authorities have received and distributed funding to support small and medium businesses in England during coronavirus.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 22 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letter from MHCLG to local authority chief executives on the Accounts and Audit (Coronavirus)(Amendment) Regulations 2020.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 22 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Chris Whitty.
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Press release
Press release: 19,000 British travellers return from cruise ships after major international effort
The FCO has worked with cruise operators and more than 20 international governments and militaries to arrange flights to get Brits home safely.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Claim a grant through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Use this scheme if you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership in the UK and have lost income due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 21 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
Aldi joins supermarkets signed up to Government’s national voucher scheme
Additional and temporary guidance on making traffic orders during coronavirus restrictions.
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Press release
Press release: UK set to bring home hundreds more British travellers from across the Philippines
Another charter flight from the Philippines will bring home around 200 more British nationals, including from remote areas, it has been announced today.
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News story
News story: Grant funding provided to businesses by local authorities in England
We have published data on the amount of money distributed to SMEs by every local authority in England as part of the 2 grant schemes launched to help businesses deal with coronavirus.
The letter thanks councils again for their efforts responding to the coronavirus pandemic and provides further details on the support the government is providing.
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Press release
Press release: Government launches new coronavirus business support finder tool
A new ‘support finder’ tool will help businesses and self-employed people across the UK to quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak speaks at press conference with Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser and Yvonne Doyle, Medical Director at Public Health England.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 20 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
Find out what financial support you can get for your business.
Guidance on which data collections, services or requests will be cancelled, paused or will continue in the 2019 to 2020 academic year.
Advice primarily designed to assist people required to manage bodies of deceased persons infected with coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: OPSS coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for business and local authorities
Guidance on how OPSS is supporting businesses and local authorities and protecting consumers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Directions given to the National Health Service Commissioning Board by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
Theory tests are currently suspended until 8 May 2020 due to coronavirus, but you can apply for an emergency theory test if you’re a critical worker.
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Press release
Press release: Testing capacity increases as second Lighthouse Lab becomes fully operational
The second mega-lab at Alderley Park in Cheshire has begun to test thousands of patient samples a day for coronavirus.
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News story
News story: Billion pound support package for innovative firms hit by coronavirus
UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion government support package, the Chancellor announced today.
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages.
Find out how to calculate 80% of your employee’s wages, National Insurance Contributions and pension contributions if you’ve furloughed staff due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
This scheme will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak.
New Government charter flights will bring home the most vulnerable Britons stranded in New Zealand this week with three flights from Auckland and two from Christchurch.
Guidance for special schools, specialist colleges, local authorities and any other settings managing children and young people with complex special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Further guidance for those managing or organising funerals during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Lord Deighton will lead the national effort to produce essential personal protective equipment for frontline health and social care staff.
Advice on appropriate infection prevention and control (IPC) precautions for stepdown in hospital or discharge to home or residential settings.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 18 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Stephen Powis
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and additional funding for local government.
Additional funding for Northern Ireland announced to tackle Coronavirus pandemic
The letter thanks the local government workforce for their help during the coronavirus pandemic.
Councils across England will receive another £1.6 billion in additional funding as they continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
UK announces four charter flights from Bangladesh to take home British travellers.
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Press release
Press release: National testing coordinator warns against unapproved antibody tests
Statement from Professor John Newton, national coordinator of the UK coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme, warning against the purchase of unapproved antibody testing kits.
Local Government Minister writes to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the funerals of their loved ones and that the wishes of the deceased are respected during this pandemic.
Letter to all local authorities in England to work with faith groups and funeral directors to develop safe, sensitive and innovative ways for funerals to take place.
Statutory guidance for local authorities in England on Schedule 28 to the Coronavirus Act, which provides powers to support local and national death management.
This guide explains the information that employers need to provide to claim for their employees’ wages.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma gave the 17 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding and financial support available for education, childcare and children’s social care organisations.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 17 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
Privacy notice on COVID-19 virus testing for critical workers and their household members who are self-isolating because they’re showing symptoms.
A government-backed loan scheme for large businesses affected by coronavirus has been expanded to cover all viable firms, the Chancellor announced today.
First Secretary of State Dominic Raab represented the UK in a virtual summit of G7 leaders.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 16 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 16 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
How the Cabinet Office uses your personal data, and what your rights are.
This letter provides a brief Q&A note on the technical implementation of the £500 million hardship fund.
Information for schools, students and parents on how GCSE, AS, A level, vocational and technical qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2020.
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Press release
Press release: Edinburgh Airport COVID-19 testing centre opens to Key Workers
Key workers can now use the newly opened testing centre at Edinburgh Airport to confirm if they have the coronavirus.
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Press release
Press release: Joint pledge to continue vital building safety work during pandemic
Essential safety work to replace unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings will continue during the Covid-19 emergency.
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Press release
Press release: Councils given greater financial relief against cash flow pressures
Councils will be allowed to defer £2.6 billion in business rates payments to central government, and £850 million in social care grants will be paid up front this month.
Information for the social care sector on responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 15 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
How the government will support the adult social care sector in England throughout the coronavirus outbreak.
Guidance on coronavirus testing for critical workers who are self-isolating.
Data sources and methodology information for transport data that is part of the government’s daily media briefings on coronavirus (COVID-19).
Consultation published on exceptional arrangements for awarding GCSEs, AS, A levels, Extended Project Qualification and Advanced Extension Award in maths.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Response to 31 March direction from Secretary of State for Education
Response from Sally Collier, Chief Regulator, Ofqual, to the Direction from the Secretary of State for Education, about awarding results for GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2020.
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Press release
Press release: Secretary of State hosts virtual roundtable with NI business leaders
The Secretary of State underlines the Government’s commitment to support local businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Treasury Direction made under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020
The Chancellor has made a Treasury Direction in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
COVID-19 guidance for commissioners and service providers for those dependent on drugs or alcohol
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Press release
Press release: Government to offer testing for “everyone who needs one” in social care settings
All care home residents and social care staff with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms will be tested as capacity is built up, the government is announcing today.
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Government response
Government response: Commission on Human Medicines advice on ibuprofen and coronavirus (COVID-19)
Expert Working Group concludes there is currently insufficient evidence to establish a link between use of ibuprofen and susceptibility to contracting COVID-19 or the worsening of its symptoms.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency loans for return flights: how to apply
If you’re currently abroad and you have no other options to pay for your return travel, you may be eligible to apply for an emergency loan from the government.
Chancellor confirms further £350m to support the devolved administration in Wales tackle coronavirus
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News story
News story: Chancellor provides over £14 billion for our NHS and vital public services
More than £14 billion from the Coronavirus emergency response fund will go towards public services, including the NHS and local authorities involved in the fight against Coronavirus, HM Treasury confirms today (Monday 13 April 2020).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 12 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Yvonne Doyle.
Today’s announcement of support to UK charities and international organisations will make the UK one of the biggest donors to the global response
Home Secretary Priti Patel announces support for domestic abuse victims at daily Government press conference.
UK-wide plan announced to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) gets to where it is needed most.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Coronavirus (COVID-19): personal protective equipment (PPE) plan
Cross-government UK-wide plan to ensure that critical personal protective equipment (PPE) is delivered to those on the frontline responding to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 10 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
Guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) personal protective equipment (PPE).
Over 3,000 British travellers currently stranded in India will get home on an additional 12 charter flights which have opened for bookings today.
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Press release
Press release: Covid-19 adoption support fund scheme to help vulnerable families
Up to £8 million in funding for adoptive families to meet needs arising from coronavirus outbreak
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has today officially opened the biggest diagnostic lab network in British history at the launch of a new a site in Milton Keynes.
The government wants help from organisations with laboratory capability to increase the testing programme in the UK as part of its strategy to protect the NHS and save lives.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 9 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thousands of isolated residents and patients will be able to connect with their family and friends with video call devices, the government has announced.
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Press release
Press release: Industry responds to call to arms to build British diagnostics industry at scale
Pharmaceutical giants and diagnostic companies join forces on plans to roll out millions of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 8 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to those working in retail.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): staying where you are if you cannot return to the UK
This page provides guidance for British people travelling abroad who are unable to travel back to the UK due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to the manufacturing sector
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to those working in manufacturing.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Help the government increase coronavirus (COVID-19) testing capacity
The government wants help from businesses to increase testing capacity in the UK as part of its strategy to protect the NHS and save lives.
Information for people who are caring, unpaid, for friends or family during the coronavirus outbreak.
Charges for air navigation services in European airspace deferred for up to 14 months.
Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart recognises contribution of UK’s Armed Forces to COVID-19 response
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Social distancing in the workplace during coronavirus (COVID-19): sector guidance
Advice for employers on social distancing during coronavirus (COVID-19).
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 7 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 7 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: NHS staff: Searching our registers of attorneys and deputies
Find out about the information we have on our registers and how NHS staff and local authorities in England and Wales can ask us for it
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group called all members to continue protecting access to free media and the free exchange of information.
Information for people using transport or working in the transport sector during the coronavirus outbreak.
Leaflet on what to do to help stop the spread of coronavirus, including information on symptoms and government support.
A guide to help local authorities and other waste collectors prioritise their waste collection services during the coronavirus pandemic.
We are allowing alternative courses of actions for manufacturing or laboratory equipment during the outbreak.
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Press release
Press release: Extra support for schools and parents to help cope with coronavirus
The Government has announced a package of support, including additional funding and high-quality resources, to help schools deal with the challenges posed by coronavirus.
Guidance on funding available to schools to support them with costs associated with coronavirus (COVID-19).
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 6 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to pharmacists from Jo Churchill
The health minister’s letter thanks pharmacy teams for their response to coronavirus so far.
Letter from MHCLG to local authority chief executives on emergency legislation to support local authorities.
This Procurement Policy Note sets out guidance on the use of procurement cards to support cash flow for suppliers.
Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Jenny Harries.
Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, writes for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: Foreign Office steps up plans to bring home Britons stranded overseas
Foreign Office is to step up plans to bring home Britons stranded overseas
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 4 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Stephen Powis.
How the government intends to scale up testing programmes to provide a test to anyone who needs one.
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Press release
Press release: NHS asks people to share their coronavirus symptoms to help others
A new Coronavirus Status Checker will help the NHS coordinate its response and build up additional data on the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Find out if you’re eligible, and how much your employer can claim if they put you on temporary leave (‘furlough’) because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
An increasing number of bogus medical products being sold through unauthorised websites claiming to treat or prevent COVID-19 are being investigated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) for local authorities and their partners to help support and protect vulnerable children.
With warm weather this weekend people may feel tempted to head out more, but please stick to government guidance. You are saving lives by staying at home.
Guidance and terms of use for the parking pass and concessions for COVID-19 health, care and volunteer workers.
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Press release
Press release: World’s largest trial of potential coronavirus treatments rolled out across the UK
The largest randomised clinical trial of potential coronavirus (COVID-19) treatments is underway as part of the race to find a treatment.
Get coronavirus (COVID-19) support for your business or if you’re self-employed, and find out how to keep your business and your employees safe
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 3 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Matt Hancock.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has written to the Chairs of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) on contingent liabilities for ventilators.
Businesses to help boost the UK’s resilience to the long-term impact of coronavirus and similar future situations as a result of £20 million government funding.
Health and care information will be vital in our response to coronavirus. We must continue to use it well and inform the public to maintain and build trust.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Information for hospital blood banks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Guidance to hospital blood banks (HBBs) on flexible approaches to requirements
Temporary changes to the VAT payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 to help businesses manage their cash flow.
Forms for organisations that can manufacture and supply testing consumables, equipment and laboratory PPE as part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) response.
Local authorities in England handed new powers to hold public meetings virtually by using video or telephone conferencing technology.
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Press release
Press release: Cash support for food redistribution during coronavirus outbreak
The government has announced a £3 million fund for food redistribution organisations help them cut food waste during the coronavirus outbreak.
A direction from Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education, to Sally Collier, Chief Regulator of Ofqual, about calculating summer 2020 grades in lieu of exam results.
Information for schools, students and parents on how qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2020.
Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this year’s exams.
Your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT expiry date will be extended by 6 months if it’s due on or after 30 March 2020 – but you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.
Greater funding to keep bus routes running during the coronavirus pandemic.
Advice on the use of testing kits and applications to place them on the market.
£300 million in funding will ensure community pharmacies can continue to carry out essential services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Press release
Press release: Declaration by NATO Foreign Ministers on the coronavirus pandemic
Statement by NATO Foreign Ministers: 2 April 2020
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Press release
Press release: Health Secretary sets out plan to carry out 100,000 coronavirus tests a day
New 5-pillar plan outlines national effort to increase testing to 100,000 a day across the UK this month.
Health Secretary announces over £13 billion of debt will be written off as part of a major financial reset for NHS providers.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 2 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Matt Hancock.
How to protect care home residents and staff during the coronavirus outbreak.
Information for economic operators who will temporarily need a licence to export PPE outside the EU, EFTA member states and certain other territories.
Advice on meeting the regulatory requirement to secure a valid Energy Performance Certificate on marketing a property during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
This notice explains how the Foreign & Commonwealth Office processes personal data relating to special charter flights during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Notification of data controllers in healthcare organisations, GPs, local authorities and arm’s length bodies that they should share information to support efforts against coronavirus (COVID-19).
Business Secretary Alok Sharma gave the 1 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guidance about changes to newly qualified teacher (NQT) induction during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 1 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses
The latest Information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read this page for regular updates.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches we are taking on good distribution practices.
Guidance for businesses setting out details of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF).
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: MHRA regulatory flexibilities resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Changes to the Care Act 2014 to help local authorities prioritise care and support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove opens the daily coronavirus press conference.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 31 March 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.
A Joint statement following a COVID-19 call chaired by Secretary of State and Tanaiste.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Supporting disabled people through the coronavirus outbreak
A joint statement from the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, the Minister for Care, and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families.
Adapted breathing aid developed by UCL, UCLH and Mercedes Formula One provides vital technology to NHS.
Qualified Persons (QPs) should follow the below guidance on the flexible approaches we are taking for medicines imported from third countries.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the UK’s construction sector.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): temporary changes to driver CPC requirements
Temporary changes to allow bus and lorry drivers who cannot complete compulsory CPC training to continue to drive.
Guidance on recreational general aviation (GA) flying during the coronavirus outbreak.
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News story
News story: Status of Phase 1 clinical trials in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
We have written to all Phase I accredited units conducting early phase clinical trials to seek confirmation that all trials have undergone a risk assessment in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) and the current government advice.
Advice for pet owners and livestock keepers on maintaining the welfare of their animals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Watch a video and register for the free webinar to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus.
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Press release
Press release: Voucher scheme launches for schools providing free school meals
Weekly shopping vouchers worth £15 to spend at supermarkets while schools are closed due to coronavirus
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 30 March 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Temporary approval of women’s homes and the homes of registered medical practitioners as classes of place for early medical abortion up to 10 weeks.
Letters authorising spend on urgent coronavirus (COVID-19) issues by the Department of Health and Social Care and its ALBs.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides to accompany coronavirus press conference: 30 March 2020
Press conference slides used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
The Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for Transport wrote to airlines about the new government-industry partnership to help stranded British travellers.
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Press release
Press release: New government partnership with airlines to fly back more tourists stranded abroad
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office announces a new government partnership with airlines to fly back more tourists stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic.
We are looking for businesses to support in the production and supply of ventilators and ventilator components.
Find out about temporary changes to the destruction of spoilt beer if you’re a brewer or publican.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): an update on the Grenfell Tower site
An update for the Grenfell Community.
Advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Medical devices clinical investigations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Advice for investigators and sponsors of ongoing clinical investigations and new applications.
The UK Good Laboratory Practice Monitoring Authority (UK GLPMA) recognises that there are potential challenges COVID-19 will present to members of the GLP monitoring programme.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus: dangerous goods vehicle (ADR) annual inspections
Dangerous goods vehicle annual inspections have been suspended from 21 March 2020 because of coronavirus – find out how to get a waiver to use your vehicle.
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Press release
Press release: Government cracks down on spread of false coronavirus information online
Specialist units are operating to combat misinformation about coronavirus and five to ten incidents are being identified and tackled each day.
This is a specification of the minimally clinically acceptable Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) system to be used in UK hospitals.
The British High Commission in Dhaka has created a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for British nationals.
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Press release: New advice to support mental health during coronavirus outbreak
People struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance to help them cope.
Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Press release
Press release: First food parcels delivered to clinically vulnerable people
The first free food boxes containing essential supplies have been delivered to those at highest risk from coronavirus.
Advice and information on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter from the Secretary of State to the social care workforce
The letter thanks the social care workforce for their help on coronavirus (COVID-19) so far.
Response to 28/03/20 edition of FT Weekend’s claims on ventilators.
Non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors in the context of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for schools and colleges to support them keeping children safe, including online, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Government response
Government response: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and high blood pressure medication
There is no evidence from clinical or epidemiological studies that treatment with ACE-I or ARBs might worsen COVID-19 infection.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with President Donald Trump.
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Press release
Press release: Government launches new drive on coronavirus tests for frontline NHS staff
NHS staff will be first in line for a new coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme being developed in collaboration with government and industry.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Regulatory status of equipment being used to help prevent coronavirus (COVID-19)
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Notice allowing tank vehicles, with extended roadworthiness test certificates, to remain in service and on our roads without a valid ADR 1(C) certificate.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office charters more repatriation flights from Peru to help British nationals return home.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Exemptions from Devices regulations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Fast-track approval of medical devices during COVID-19 outbreak
Guidance for leaders and fraud experts in government bodies and local authorities that are administering emergency programmes on behalf of the UK Government.
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Press release
Press release: Government to provide free car parking for NHS and social care staff
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is giving immediate financial backing for all NHS trusts to provide free car parking to NHS staff for the duration of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Foreign Secretary statement, after the US-chaired session in which G7 Foreign Ministers committed to use their powers to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: COVID-19: hotel accommodation to support key workers and vulnerable people
Letter regarding the exemption for hotels, hostels and B&Bs to open so they can offer accommodation to key workers and support rough sleepers to keep them off the streets and in suitable accommodation.
Advice for educational settings, and their students and staff, who are travelling or planning to travel during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Do you have an innovative or novel approach to get ambulances cleaner quicker to help combat Coronavirus?
Guidance and advice for those providing hotel and other accommodation in the UK.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents
This is advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Foreign Secretary’s statement on support for British people abroad
Dominic Raab responded to an urgent question in the House of Commons on how government is supporting British people who are abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If pharmacies wish to ‘pack down’ larger packs of a medicinal product, they need to follow these instructions
Guidance for local authorities, early years settings and childminders about childcare provision following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
£500 million Hardship Fund will provide council tax relief to vulnerable people and households to help those affected most by coronavirus.
Alerting people across the UK about latest coronavirus measures.
This guidance sets out details of eligibility and delivery of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF).
This document provides guidance on the closure of all non-essential businesses and premises as part of further social distancing measures.
The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on coronavirus.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Producing hand sanitiser and gel for coronavirus (COVID-19)
Temporary changes to the use and supply of denatured alcohol and duty-free spirits, to help businesses who produce hand sanitiser and gel.
Operational guidance for further education (FE) providers on maintaining education and skills training provision.
This document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction.
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Press release
Press release: Foreign Secretary advises all British travellers to return to the UK now
All British tourists and short-stay travellers currently abroad should return to the UK where commercial flight options are still available.
Universities Minister Michelle Donelan is asking higher education providers not to change their offers to students for two weeks to maintain stability.
The letter calls upon recruitment agencies in the health and care sector to work in constructive partnership with the NHS during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Press release: Vaccine trials among recipients of £20 million coronavirus research investment
Trials of new coronavirus vaccine among 6 projects to receive share of £20 million.
Vehicle approval tests are suspended for up to 3 months due to coronavirus – but tests are available for vehicles that are critical to the COVID-19 response.
Guidance for providers of safe accommodation with support for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
£500,000 of funding is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for individuals and businesses in Scotland
Use this page to navigate the guidance on the virus for people in Scotland.
The government has announced that Working Tax Credits payments will be increased from 6 April 2020 – find out what’s happening and who this affects.
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Statutory guidance
Statutory guidance: The Exercise of Commissioning Functions by the NHS Commissioning Board (Coronavirus) Directions 2020
Directions given to the National Health Service Commissioning Board.
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Press release
Press release: UK launches whole genome sequence alliance to map spread of coronavirus
The £20 million investment could help public health agencies combat COVID-19 and future pandemics.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Rail emergency measures during the COVID-19 pandemic
We’re supporting train operators to make sure our railways stay open for key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
We’re supporting train operators to make sure our railways stay open for key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
This document provides guidance and compliance advice for those businesses and other venues asked by the government to close as part of further social distancing measures.
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News story
News story: Government sets out plans to enforce closure of businesses and other venues
Local government will be responsible for enforcing regulations requiring those businesses asked to close on 20 March 2020, in new guidance issued today, 22 March 2020.
Guidance and advice to avoid non-essential travel in the UK.
What schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus.
Questions and answers about the provisions being made for vulnerable children and young people.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s words on Mother’s Day.
Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.
Guidance to support management of children and young people in residential educational settings, including boarding schools, residential special schools and specialist colleges and children’s homes.
Temporary relaxation of the EU and GB drivers’ hours rules for drivers carrying goods by road.
Guidance on the relaxation of drivers’ hours rules, in the context of coronavirus (COVID-19).
This guidance is for businesses on the further social distancing measures outlined by the government.
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Guidance
Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2020
This guidance aims to answer common questions in relation to the cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in 2020.
Specification of rapidly manufactured ventilator systems needed as part of the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Driving tests are suspended for up to 3 months except for critical workers, and MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers are also suspended for up to 3 months.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers
Your lorry, bus or trailer will be exempt from needing an MOT for 3 months from 21 March 2020. You might need to apply for this, depending on your vehicle.
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
Entertainment and hospitality premises to close temporarily and people urged to only travel if absolutely essential.
This guidance sets out the clinical requirements based on the consensus of what is ‘minimally acceptable’ performance in the opinion of the anaesthesia and intensive care medicine professionals and medical device regulators.
How manufacturers can submit COVID-19 test kits for regulatory approval to MHRA
The Government has issued guidance to confirm which residential settings they consider a household and how to manage isolation
Guidance for UK businesses trading internationally
We will only be conducting essential inspections. We are expecting organisations to maintain GxP compliance.
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Collection: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings
Guidance and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) in educational settings for staff, parents and carers, pupils and students.
Find out about the government response to coronavirus (COVID-19) and what you need to do.
Further details on arrangements for exams which have been cancelled to fight spread of coronavirus
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak.
There is currently no strong evidence that ibuprofen can make coronavirus (COVID-19) worse.
More than 80 medicines used to treat patients in intensive care units have been banned from parallel export from the UK.
The national and global response to the spread of COVID-19 continues to develop quickly and our collective knowledge of the virus is growing by the second.
How to get in touch with the MHRA during this period.
Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable people.
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Press release
Press release: Online isolation notes launched – providing proof of coronavirus absence from work
People unable to work for more than seven days because of coronavirus (COVID-19) can obtain an isolation note through a new online service.
Information for parents and carers about the closure of schools and other educational settings following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance about maintaining educational provision for schools, colleges and local authorities.
Residential care, supported living and home care in the event of a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Temporary relaxation of the EU drivers’ hours rules for drivers making essential deliveries to consumers’ homes.
The funding will help patients who no longer need urgent hospital treatment to return home, making at least 15,000 beds available during the coronavirus outbreak.
We are producing guidance for industry covering the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Managing potential supply issues with medicines during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Marketing authorisation holders (MAHs) need to provide the MHRA with information about any supply issues they are experiencing, as a result of COVID-19.
Sets out how health and care systems and providers should change their discharging arrangements and the provision of community support during the coronavirus situation.
Find guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) for health professionals and other organisations.
A summary of impacts relating to clauses within the coronavirus bill.
Guidance for schools and other educational settings in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Guidance on COVID-19, including general precautions for staff and guidance on the assessment and management of arrivals into the UK.
The MHRA is ready to prioritise and provide any assistance for clinical trials applications submitted for COVID-19
How investigators and sponsors should manage clinical trials during COVID-19
The MHRA is ready to prioritise and provide any assistance for clinical trials applications submitted for COVID-19
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Press release
Press release: Plans set out to support pupils eligible for free school meals
Children eligible for free school meals will be offered meals or vouchers as an alternative if they can no longer attend school due to coronavirus measures
Guidance for schools and local authorities on free school meals arrangements during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The Defence Secretary announces new measures to put service personnel and Reservists on standby to support public services in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
A framework to support the planning and organisation of adult social care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Proposals agreed to ensure vulnerable customers who may fall into debt remain supplied with energy while in self isolation.
Transport Secretary today chaired a call with airlines and airports.
Guidance on the operation of expanded retail discount 2020 to 2021 coronavirus response, announced at Budget 2020.
Guidance for British people travelling and living overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus.
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News story
News story: Mobile networks remove data charges for online NHS coronavirus advice
Free access to online NHS services will be available for as long as coronavirus (COVID-19) remains widespread in the UK.
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Press release
Press release: Complete ban on evictions and additional protection for renters
Government announces radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by coronavirus.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals planning and preparation
This page provides advice and guidance for all court and tribunal users during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and will be updated when new advice is available.
A translation of the French personal travel exemption relating to the COVID-19 decree.
Translation of the French professional travel exemption relating to the COVID-19 decree.
Guidance for local councils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Press release
Press release: Spain travel advice: Foreign Office statement, 18 March 2020
The FCO advises all British travellers in Spain to contact their tour operator or airline as soon as possible, to arrange their return journey before 24 March.
The government will increase the number of people tested for COVID-19 to 25,000 hospital patients a day.
This Procurement Policy Note gives information and guidance on public procurement regulations and responding to the coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak.
Find out the number of cases and risk level in the UK, what to do if you have symptoms, and what the government is doing about the virus.
Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
A statement from the Lord Chancellor on the running of courts during the coronavirus pandemic.
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News story
News story: Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for employees, employers and businesses
Information on healthcare advice for employers and support for businesses.
Guidance for employees, employers and businesses in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for individuals and businesses in Wales
Use this page to navigate the latest guidance on the virus for people in Wales
Translation of the French government’s advice on the restrictive measures due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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News story
News story: Emergency bill to strengthen coronavirus (COVID-19) response plans
New laws will be introduced to protect public health, increase NHS capacity, strengthen social care and support the public to take the right action at the right time.
Measures contained in the fast-tracked coronavirus legislation and why they are needed to effectively manage the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
You should still go for your driving or theory test, unless you, someone you live with, your instructor or someone they live with have coronavirus symptoms.
The Government will continue to pay funding to local authorities for the free entitlements for two, three and four-year-olds
Guidance about visiting prisons during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Advice for manufacturers, members of the public and professional users of software or apps being used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: £7 million for new coalition of vulnerable children’s charities
Funding package for targeted help to young people and their families most affected by coronavirus
From 15 June, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England.
Face coverings will be required on public transport from 15 June 2020..
A partnership between UK aid and Gavi: the Vaccine Alliance, is supporting the Government of Ghana to use Zipline drones to collect coronavirus test samples.
Mandatory guidance on the criteria that organisations must meet to provide initial teacher training (ITT).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 4 June 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP.
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Press release
Press release: £7 million for vulnerable pupils leaving Alternative Provision
More than 11,000 vulnerable young people to receive support to move into next stage of education or employment
The requirements on manufacturing 3D printing will depend on whether the item is classed as a medical device or personal protective equipment (PPE).
Government to provide guarantees of up to £10 billion to Trade Credit Insurance schemes for business-to-business transactions
Sets out how to self-isolate if you arrive in the UK on or after 8 June 2020. You will not be allowed to leave the place you’re staying for the first 14 days you’re in the UK.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coming to the UK for seasonal agricultural work on English farms
Advice for seasonal agricultural workers coming to England to work on farms and their employers.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference on 3 June 2020.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 3 June
Press conference slides used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
How the government assesses offers of COVID-19 tests from developers for procurement and use in the UK.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Home Secretary oral statement on health measures at the border
The Home Secretary delivered an oral statement to the House of Commons on health measures being introduced at the border in response to coronavirus.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 2 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Eligible English dairy farmers able to apply for up to £10,000 to overcome impact of coronavirus.
The rules which cover the new measures at the UK border to protect against coronavirus will be published on 3 June 2020.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: FCO areas of research interest (ARI) 2020: coronavirus (COVID-19) update
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) ARI has been updated to set out our research areas of interest relating to the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 1 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 2 June 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP and Professor John Newton.
The Environment Agency’s priority is to protect people and the environment, and to support those we regulate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr Hanbin ZHENG, Senior UK Science & Innovation Officer, on the UK’s science-led international collaborations, especially in Singapore and the Southeast Asian region, in the fight against COVID-19.
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Press release
Press release: Yemen: new UK aid will help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)
A new package of funding for Yemen is to be announced today by the Foreign Secretary.
The measures to protect students and universities during the coronavirus outbreak, including temporary student number controls and additional places.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 1 June 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP and Professor John Newton.
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Press release
Press release: UK reaches 200,000 coronavirus testing capacity target a day early
Following the rapid expansion of coronavirus testing, the UK reached the 200,000 capacity target on Saturday 30 May, including capacity for 40,000 antibody tests a day
Statement from Dame Louise Casey, the Prime Minister’s advisor on rough sleeping, on the efforts to support rough sleepers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 31 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Jenny Harries.
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News story
News story: Prime Minister hails resilience of shielders as restrictions set to ease
Extremely vulnerable people who have been “shielding” in England to be able to spend time outdoors.
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Press release
Press release: Government gives green light to resumption of compeitive sport behind closed doors
DCMS publishes ‘stage three’ of its elite and professional sport guidance
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary gave the 30 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The reproduction number (R) is the average number of secondary infections produced by 1 infected person.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on public gatherings, 11 March 2020
Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-M-O: Consensus view: 13 April review of social distancing measures, 1 April 2020
Consensus view from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 7 May 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirty-fourth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 5 May 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirty-third meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 1 May 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirty-second meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 1 May 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirty-first meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 30 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirtieth meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 28 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twenty-ninth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 23 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twenty-eighth meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 21 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twenty-seventh meeting.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) use this scheme if you’re eligible to claim the grant.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 16 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twenty-sixth meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 14 April 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twenty-fifth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 29 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twentieth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 26 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s nineteenth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 23 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s eighteenth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 16 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s sixteenth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 13 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fifth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 10 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fourteenth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19), 5 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s thirteenth meeting.
Around 310 more British travellers will be able to return home from Jamaica on a second charter flight organised by the Government.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 3 March 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s twelfth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 27 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s eleventh meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 25 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s tenth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 20 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s ninth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 18 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s eighth meeting.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 29 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Stephen Powis.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 13 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s seventh meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 11 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s sixth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 6 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fifth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 4 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fourth meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 3 February 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s third meeting.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: SAGE minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 28 January 2020
Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s second meeting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-M-O: Consensus view on the potential relaxing of social distancing measures, 4 May 2020
Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-M: Consensus statement on COVID-19, 20 April 2020
Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling (SPI-M) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on COVID-19, 27 April 2020
Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
Review prepared by the Security sub-group for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on neighbourhood level release.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: EMG: Transmission and Control of SARS-CoV-2 on Public Transport, 18 May 2020
Paper prepared by the Environmental and Modelling group (EMG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: How an exit strategy might affect crime and policing – working paper, 21 April 2020
Working paper by the Security and Policing sub-group of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) / Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) in response to a Home Office commission.
Find out about temporary changes that may affect you if you’re applying for, or already getting, Tax-Free Childcare or 30 hours free childcare.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: EMG: Summary of disinfection technologies for microbial control, 18 May 2020
Paper prepared by the Environmental and Modelling group (EMG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: Key behavioural issues relevant to test, trace, track and isolate – summary, 6 May 2020
Summary paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on the behavioural issues related to test, trace, track and isolate.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: Policing the coronavirus outbreak: processes and prospects for collective disorder, 19 April 2020
A briefing note for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) outlining the factors related to collective disorder.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: Symptom-based contact tracing in comparison to test-based approaches – note, 29 April 2020
Briefing note prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: Approach to suppress and control route – initial view, 22 April 2020
Paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: Policing, protest and changes to COVID-19 control measures in the UK, 4 May 2020
Paper by the Security and Policing sub-group of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) / Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: How behaviour may change following testing – initial response, 22 April 2020
Paper prepared by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on how behaviour might change after testing.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: The use of facemasks in a community setting, 20 April 2020
Return by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on the use of facemasks in a community setting.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: SPI-B: Antibody tests: realise benefits and minimize harms – note, 1 April 2020
Paper prepared by Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
The UK’s Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement to the WTO General Council on 29 May 2020.
Anyone supplying these types of tests should temporarily stop this service.
Guidance for health and social care staff who are caring for, or treating, a person who lacks the relevant mental capacity.
The first two-monthly report on which powers in the Coronavirus Act 2020 are currently active.
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Press release
Press release: £5 million funding given to mental health community projects
Community projects supporting people with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will benefit from their share of £5 million of additional funding.
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Press release
Press release: Government to publish code of practice with commercial sector in boost to high street
High street businesses and landlords are set to benefit from a new code of practice, to provide them with clarity and reassurance over rent payments.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Apply for the coronavirus Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund
The Discretionary Grant Fund supports small and micro businesses that are not eligible for other grant schemes.
Advice for people who smoke or vape during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Press release
Press release: PM: Six people can meet outside under new measures to ease lockdown
PM Boris Johnson announced groups of up to six people will be able to meet outdoors in England from Monday 1 June, provided strict social distancing guidelines are followed.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Help children aged 2 to 4 to learn at home during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Advice for parents and carers of early years children who have not yet started school.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 28 May 2020
Press conference slides used by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Sir Patrick Vallance.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.
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Press release
Press release: International supercomputer pact set to fire up UK COVID-19 research
The UK will be the first country, outside the US, to join the global COVID-19 High Performance Computing (HPC) consortium
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 27 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Corporate report
Corporate report: Ministerial University Research and Knowledge Exchange Sustainability Taskforce
Terms of reference and membership for the joint BEIS/DFE taskforce.
An overview of the NHS test and trace service, including what happens if you test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive.
New guidance means those who have been in close contact with someone who tests positive must isolate for 14 days, even if they have no symptoms.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 27 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Baroness Dido Harding and Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: COVID-19 testing data: letter to the Office for Statistics Regulation
Response from Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to a letter from Sir David Norgrove, chair of the Office for Statistics Regulation.
In response to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), MHCLG has published guidance for acquiring authorities on compulsory purchase matters.
A summary of the border restrictions in place for travelling to the UK and to France.
Translation of the French government’s press release on border restrictions.
These temporary good manufacturing practice (GMP) flexibilities will be allowed to address the current exceptional circumstances
Guidance on providing MOT tests during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including how to limit the spread of coronavirus.
When you can store or treat coronavirus (COVID-19) cleansing and used PPE waste without having codes 15 02 02* or 15 02 03 in your permit.
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Collection
Collection: HM Treasury coronavirus (COVID-19) business loan scheme statistics
HMT management information about the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) and Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS).
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Press release
Press release: Government significantly boosts UK PPE supply with more than 100 new deals
The government has signed deals with more than 100 new suppliers from around the world as well as ramping up domestic production to help meet demand for PPE.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 26 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: Environmental influence on transmission of COVID-19 (28 April 2020)
Research compiled by the Environmental and Modelling Group for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Research and analysis
Research and analysis: Evidence of environmental dispersion of COVID-19 for different mechanisms (14 April 2020)
A brief evidence summary for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 26 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor John Newton.
Businesses, faith groups and local communities are being urged to help new Rough Sleeping Taskforce.
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Press release
Press release: UK Government to provide up to £23m in extra funding to tackle coronavirus in Wales
Simon Hart: Additional funding for Wales “highlights our determination to move forward together” in fight against coronavirus
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Guidance on searching for archaeological finds in England during COVID-19
Guidance for members of the public (including metal-detectorists) searching for archaeological finds in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local authorities will be central to supporting the new test and trace service in England, with the government providing a new funding package of £300 million.
A planning guide for early years providers, in England, to help prepare them to open their settings for all children from 1 June 2020.
The government has pledged £750 million to ensure VCSE can continue their vital work supporting the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including £200 million for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, along with an additional £150 million from dormant bank and building society accounts.
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Press release
Press release: 6000 new supported homes as part of landmark commitment to end rough sleeping
Radical plans to provide thousands of long-term, safe homes for vulnerable rough sleepers taken off the streets during the pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: £50 million boost to support the recovery of our high streets
The Reopening High Streets Safely Fund will help councils in England introduce a range of safety measures in a move to get people back to work and customers back to the shops.
Further funding to protect and increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies after the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland to receive funding boost of up to £15 million to help them deal with increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new London Transition Board will co-ordinate London’s response as it emerges from the lockdown and begins to reopen its economy while controlling the virus.
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Consultation outcome
Consultation outcome: Exceptional arrangements for assessment and grading in 2020
Consultation on the assessment and grading of vocational, technical and other general qualifications.
Expectations for centres on who should be responsible for entering candidates for autumn exams.
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Open consultation
Open consultation: Consultation on an additional GCSE, AS and A level exam series in autumn 2020
Proposals for an additional exam series in autumn 2020 in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Simon Hart thanks the Armed Forces personnel providing support in Wales as part of the ongoing response to COVID-19.
Environment Agency regulatory response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
When Large Combustion Plant operators can delay meeting new emission limit values scheduled to take effect from 1 July 2020 because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
How local authorities and social care providers can tell DHSC about the death of an employee or volunteer in social care.
Letter from the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility, Paul Scully, to all postmasters, their staff and Post Office employees.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Apply for the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme
The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) provides financial support to larger businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Consultation outcome
Consultation outcome: Capacity Market: proposal to relax the rules temporarily in response to COVID-19
We’re seeking views on ways to relax certain Capacity Market obligations and deadlines, reduce the burden and minimise terminations during COVID-19.
Innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances.
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Press release
Press release: Wales to receive additional £64.5m as a result of transport funding in England
The UK Government has now provided over £2.2 billion in direct funding to Wales in order to manage the impact of coronavirus
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 19 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon George Eustice MP and Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
The different types of tests and testing kits for COVID-19, and the specifications for manufacturers.
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Press release
Press release: Conservationists rescued from one of the most isolated places in the world
A team of conservationists stranded on one of the most remote places on earth made it back to the UK following a 12-day voyage to Ascension Island and a military flight home.
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National statistics
National statistics: Latest figures show millions benefitting from Treasury coronavirus support schemes
New figures on the UK-wide government support schemes for individuals and businesses have been published today, Tuesday 19 May 2020.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: Latest figures show millions benefitting from Treasury coronavirus support schemes
New figures on the UK-wide government support schemes for individuals and businesses have been published today, Tuesday 19 May 2020.
The multi-million-pound settlement will help low-income families with seriously ill or disabled children with the cost of equipment, goods or services
Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.
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Press release
Press release: Everyone in the United Kingdom with symptoms now eligible for coronavirus tests
Everyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms can now get a test.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 18 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Health Secretary’s statement to Parliament
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock updated Parliament on the government’s response to coronavirus.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 18 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Transport for London extraordinary funding and financing
Support funding package for Transport for London in order to keep vital public transport services running in London.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to social housing residents
Letter from the Minister of Housing setting out the measures that are in place to support social housing residents during the next phase towards reopening society.
Check if you can get a payment deferral or deregister if you are a business with an annual fee due between 1 May and 30 September 2020.
UK’s top researchers rapidly working to find a coronavirus vaccine will benefit from £84 million of new government funding.
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Press release
Press release: Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre to open 12 months ahead of schedule
Race to manufacture millions of doses of a coronavirus vaccine boosted with a multi-million-pound government investment.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s piece in the Mail on Sunday.
Major long-term study will track spread of coronavirus in general population
Education Secretary on the Government’s response to the outbreak of coronavirus and plans to begin returning to school safely
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 16 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP and Dr Jenny Harries.
Trials for specially-trained ‘COVID dogs’ that may be able to detect coronavirus (COVID-19) in humans, even before symptoms appear, are set to begin as part of new research.
Faith leaders and government agree to develop plan to enable phased and safe reopening of places of worship.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 15 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new £600 million Infection Control Fund has been introduced to tackle the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in care homes.
This takes the total amount of funding provided by the UK Government to support the effort to tackle the coronavirus in Wales to over £2.1 billion
Sets out the support package to keep care homes safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 15 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP and the deputy chief medical officer for England, Dr Jenny Harries OBE.
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Press release
Press release: 70 million face masks for NHS and care workers through new industry deal
More than 70 million face masks will be manufactured in the UK and delivered to frontline health and care workers following an agreement with a global technology company.
Preventing and controlling infection, including the use of PPE, in education, childcare and children’s social care settings during the coronavirus outbreak.
A planning guide for primary school leaders to help prepare them to open their schools for more pupils during the coronavirus outbreak.
Describing how the time during lockdown has been used to fix and upgrade road and rail infrastructure, including plans to help the economy bounce back.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 14 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP and Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
A Charter, co-produced by the government and the Home Building Federation, committing signatories to safe working whilst COVID-19 remains prevalent.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove made a statement on coronavirus.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 13 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP and Dr Jenny Harries.
Questions and answers on today’s (13 May 2020) announcement on construction site working hours to enable social distancing working practices.
Guidance for the public, providers of outdoor sport facilities, elite athletes, personal trainers and coaches on the phased return of sport and recreation.
An explanation of how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the coronavirus pandemic, where it differs from the standard holiday entitlement and pay guidance.
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Press release
Press release: New partnership to sequence human genomes in fight against coronavirus
Thousands of patients severely ill with coronavirus will have their genetic code studied to help scientists understand whether a person’s genetics may influence their susceptibility to the virus.
Details on a range of outdoor activities which will be allowed in England from 13 May 2020 subject to social distancing rules.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma gave the 12 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP and Professor Stephen Powis.
The government has announced the expansion of the expert team leading on the rapid nationwide roll-out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) test and trace programme.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Coronavirus (COVID-19): new transport guidance for passengers and operators
Announcing new safer travel guidance for members of the public and safer transport guidance for operators.
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020).
Guidance for safer travel and safer transport operations during the next phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Safer working principles and risk assessment for transport operators and organisations.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.
Next steps for the phased wider opening of educational and childcare settings.
Advice for those working in adult social care on managing your mental health and how employers can take care of the wellbeing of their staff during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Press release
Press release: Government launches new portal for care homes to arrange coronavirus testing
All care home staff and residents are now eligible for testing with priority for those in homes that look after the over-65s.
Government publishes guidance for employers to help them get their businesses back up and running and workplaces operating safely.
The principles you should follow to ensure that time spent outside your home is as safe as possible.
The Government’s roadmap for how and when the UK will adjust its response to the COVID-19 crisis.
The most important thing we can do is to stay alert, control the virus, and in doing so, save lives.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Apply for the Food Charities Grant Fund
Apply for a grant of up to £100,000 for your charity helping people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on coronavirus.
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Statutory guidance
Statutory guidance: Reallocating road space in response to COVID-19: statutory guidance for local authorities
Guidance for local authorities on managing their road networks in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Announcing a £2 billion package to support active travel to help the country emerge from coronavirus crisis.
Alternative ways to travel, such as walking and cycling, could relieve the pressure on public transport.
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Press release
Press release: Millions more items of PPE for frontline staff from new business partnerships
NHS and social care staff in the UK are set to receive millions of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) over the coming months thanks to new collaborations with a number of organisations.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 8 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Stephen Powis.
The Minister of State for Security writes to industry partners on countering online child sexual exploitation and abuse during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: British Gurkhas and UK Government rescue mission to help stranded Brits in Nepal
British Gurkhas in Nepal have helped to rescue 109 Brits stranded in remote areas across the country so they could return home on Government charter flights.
Charities can bid for a share of £10 million funding to support victims of domestic abuse.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 7 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Jenny Harries.
This prospectus provides prospective bidders with information on how to apply for funding and how the assessment process will work.
There is no evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information, guidance and support for teachers and leaders on educating children during the coronavirus outbreak.
Schools are using various methods to keep pupils interested and motivated when learning remotely.
Schools have been using various methods to adapt the curriculum for remote education to best meet the needs of pupils.
Schools have been using various methods to adapt teaching practice for remote education to best meet the needs of pupils.
Letter to councils in England on the re-opening household waste and recycling centres.
Schools have been using various methods to ensure that they are supporting pupils’ wellbeing and providing pastoral care.
Temporary measures ensure critical workers will still be eligible for childcare offers if their income has changed due to coronavirus
Find out what equipment, services or supplies are taxable if your employees are working from home due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Consultation decisions on who should receive a calculated grade for GCSEs, AS and A levels.
List of participants of SAGE and related sub-groups.
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Press release
Press release: Coronavirus test, track and trace plan launched on Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight residents will be the first to get access to a new contact tracing app as part of government action to minimise the spread of COVID-19.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 4 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
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Press release
Press release: Emergency funding to support most vulnerable in society during pandemic
Communities Secretary announces £76 million extra funding to support survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and vulnerable children and their families and victims of modern slavery.
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Press release
Press release: Dame Louise Casey to spearhead government taskforce on rough sleeping during pandemic
A specialist taskforce has been created to lead the next phase of the Government’s support for rough sleepers during the pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 2 May 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Jenny Harries.
A discretionary fund has been set up to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Bounce Back Loan Scheme: letter from the Chancellor to lenders
A letter from the Chancellor to all accredited Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme lenders on the new Bounce Back Loan Scheme.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Apply for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) provides financial support to smaller businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 1 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Olivia Strong has received the Prime Minister’s daily Points of Light award.
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Press release
Press release: £6.1 million funding boost to help high streets and town centres through pandemic
Business Improvement Districts will receive funding in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
This page provides details of hotels in Panama City, to help British people find accommodation so that they are ready to take their flight to the UK.
The UK has announced seven further charter flights to bring over 2,000 stranded British travellers home from India.
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News story
News story: Prime Minister’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 30 April 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement on coronavirus.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: COVID-19: mitigating impacts on Gypsy and Traveller communities
Lord Greenhalgh, Communities Minister, has written to local authority chief executives to highlight the support needed by some members of Gypsy and Traveller communities.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 30 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
From tomorrow (1 May 2020), PPE purchased by care homes, businesses, charities and individuals to protect against Covid-19 will be free from VAT for a three-month period.
Guidance on the medical and health support available for British people who are unable to return home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Guidance on the financial support available for British people who are unable to return home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the UK’s energy sector.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove made a statement on coronavirus.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove made a statement on coronavirus.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 12 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 21 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 15 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 3 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 27 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 28 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 5 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 23 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further guidance issued for Heads of Centre on making assessment judgements about private candidates.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to town and parish councils
Letter from the Secretary of State Robert Jenrick thanking town and parish councils for their work during the pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: Another 900 British travellers in New Zealand set to return to the UK
Around 900 more British travellers in New Zealand are set to return home on three additional UK Government-chartered flights.
100,000 people will be sent self-testing kits to determine if they are currently infected.
A Government charter flight to bring home around 100 Britons stranded in Guyana has been announced – with booking open today.
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Press release: 20,000 stranded Brits returning to the UK from South Asia on UK charter flights
More than 20,000 British travellers, on 83 Government charter flights, will return to the UK from across South Asia by 7 May.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 29 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: Daily death reporting now includes all positive COVID-19 deaths
A new method of reporting daily COVID-19 deaths has been developed by Public Health England (PHE).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 29 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Yvonne Doyle.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Repatriation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: Minister Adams’ statement, 29 April 2020
Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister Nigel Adams spoke in Parliament on FCO support for British people abroad and procuring personal protective equipment.
A departmental minute outlining indemnities granted to designers and manufacturers in the Rapidly Manufactured Ventilator System Project
Summary of the PHE data series on deaths in people with COVID-19, outlining what the changes mean and how the data compare to other COVID-19 death data series.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Being a deputy or attorney during the coronavirus outbreak
Find out how you can continue to act in the best interests of the client or donor, during the outbreak.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Making and registering an LPA during the coronavirus outbreak
If you need to make an LPA now, you can still do so while observing government guidance on social distancing, self-isolating and shielding.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Short-term options for health, welfare and financial decisions
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
The type of seasonal work you can do on farms, who can apply, and where you can find work.
This will accelerate the development of new drugs for patients hospitalised with COVID-19, reducing the time taken to set up clinical studies for new therapies from months to weeks.
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Press release
Press release: Further expansion of access to coronavirus testing helps protect the most vulnerable
Anyone in England with coronavirus symptoms who either has to leave home to go to work or is aged 65 and over will now be able to get tested.
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Press release
Press release: Government confirms allocations of £1.6 billion funding boost for councils
Individual councils in England have funding allocations confirmed following Local Government Secretary’s announcement of £1.6 billion in additional funding.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 28 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
HM Treasury and HMRC are today (28 April) setting out new timelines for tax policy consultations and other work in the light of the current Covid-19 crisis.
Standard operating procedure on how to run a safe and effective medicines reuse scheme in a care home or hospice during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: Coronavirus (COVID-19): attendance in education and early years settings
A summary of how many children and teachers attended education and childcare settings since Monday 23 March.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Exporting personal protective equipment during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
The families of health and care workers on the frontline in England will benefit from a new life assurance scheme during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
This scheme will help small and medium-sized businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) to apply for loans of up to £50,000.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 27 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Chris Whitty.
Councils and housing associations should continue to support vulnerable people to move home.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for social landlords on essential moves
Non-statutory guidance to support social landlords with allocations and transfers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Ministers from the UK Government and Welsh Government underline joint commitment to support businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Advice and guidance on how to protect yourself and your business from fraud and cyber crime.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to reclaim employees’ coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
The Environment Secretary spoke at the daily government press conference on 26 April 2020 to give the latest update on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: UK announces 5 more flights from Bangladesh to bring home over a thousand Brits
An additional 5 charter flights will bring home more than 1,250 British travellers to the UK from Bangladesh.
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Press release
Press release: Mobile coronavirus testing units to target frontline workers
Mobile testing units, operated by the Armed Forces, will travel around the UK to increase access to coronavirus testing.
Advice for consumers in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
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Press release: New measures to protect UK high street from aggressive rent collection and closure
High street shops and other companies under strain will be protected from aggressive rent collection and asked to pay what they can during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Press release: Clinical trial approved to help the NHS treat COVID-19 patients using plasma
If effective, a national programme will deliver up to 10,000 units of plasma a week to the NHS to help treat coronavirus (COVID-19) patients.
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Press release
Press release: Communities Secretary welcomes response to his call for parks to open
The Communities Secretary has praised councils for ensuring that the vast majority of parks are open ahead of the weekend, so more people can get outside for exercise safely.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Booking special charter flights during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
This page explains who is eligible to register for special charter flights, and how the booking process works to return to the UK during the coronavirus pandemic.
These will include the first UK charter flight from Karachi, which will depart on 30 April, in addition to further departures from Islamabad and Lahore.
Announcing measures to ensure transport boosts the national response to COVID-19 and paying tribute to the transport workers who have kept vital freight and passenger services running.
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World news story
World news story: Philippines travel during coronavirus (COVID-19): local car rentals
List of local car and van rental companies to help British nationals in the Philippines to get to the airport during the coronavirus restrictions.
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Press release
Press release: Coronavirus testing extended to all essential workers in England who have symptoms
All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Access to parks and public spaces, including burial grounds and cemeteries
Letter to local authorities regarding continued access to parks and public spaces including burial grounds and cemeteries.
Information to help bereaved families, friends or next of kin make important decisions.
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Press release
Press release: Government begins large-scale virus infection and antibody test study
20,000 households in England are being contacted to take part in the first wave of a major new government study to track coronavirus (COVID-19) in the general population.
The government has announced an unprecedented package of measures to provide the critical support needed by individuals, families and businesses, through the economic disruption caused by COVID-19.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus: letter from DVSA Chief Executive to driver and rider trainers
Letters from Gareth Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), to driver and rider trainers about coronavirus.
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Transparency data
Transparency data: Coronavirus grant funding: local authority payments to small and medium businesses
Local authorities have received and distributed funding to support small and medium businesses in England during coronavirus.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 22 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letter from MHCLG to local authority chief executives on the Accounts and Audit (Coronavirus)(Amendment) Regulations 2020.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 22 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Chris Whitty.
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Press release
Press release: 19,000 British travellers return from cruise ships after major international effort
The FCO has worked with cruise operators and more than 20 international governments and militaries to arrange flights to get Brits home safely.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Claim a grant through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Use this scheme if you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership in the UK and have lost income due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 21 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
Aldi joins supermarkets signed up to Government’s national voucher scheme
Additional and temporary guidance on making traffic orders during coronavirus restrictions.
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Press release
Press release: UK set to bring home hundreds more British travellers from across the Philippines
Another charter flight from the Philippines will bring home around 200 more British nationals, including from remote areas, it has been announced today.
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News story
News story: Grant funding provided to businesses by local authorities in England
We have published data on the amount of money distributed to SMEs by every local authority in England as part of the 2 grant schemes launched to help businesses deal with coronavirus.
The letter thanks councils again for their efforts responding to the coronavirus pandemic and provides further details on the support the government is providing.
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Press release: Government launches new coronavirus business support finder tool
A new ‘support finder’ tool will help businesses and self-employed people across the UK to quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak speaks at press conference with Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser and Yvonne Doyle, Medical Director at Public Health England.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 20 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
Find out what financial support you can get for your business.
Guidance on which data collections, services or requests will be cancelled, paused or will continue in the 2019 to 2020 academic year.
Advice primarily designed to assist people required to manage bodies of deceased persons infected with coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: OPSS coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for business and local authorities
Guidance on how OPSS is supporting businesses and local authorities and protecting consumers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Directions given to the National Health Service Commissioning Board by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
Theory tests are currently suspended until 8 May 2020 due to coronavirus, but you can apply for an emergency theory test if you’re a critical worker.
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Press release
Press release: Testing capacity increases as second Lighthouse Lab becomes fully operational
The second mega-lab at Alderley Park in Cheshire has begun to test thousands of patient samples a day for coronavirus.
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News story
News story: Billion pound support package for innovative firms hit by coronavirus
UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion government support package, the Chancellor announced today.
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages.
Find out how to calculate 80% of your employee’s wages, National Insurance Contributions and pension contributions if you’ve furloughed staff due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
This scheme will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak.
New Government charter flights will bring home the most vulnerable Britons stranded in New Zealand this week with three flights from Auckland and two from Christchurch.
Guidance for special schools, specialist colleges, local authorities and any other settings managing children and young people with complex special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Further guidance for those managing or organising funerals during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Lord Deighton will lead the national effort to produce essential personal protective equipment for frontline health and social care staff.
Advice on appropriate infection prevention and control (IPC) precautions for stepdown in hospital or discharge to home or residential settings.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 18 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Stephen Powis
The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and additional funding for local government.
Additional funding for Northern Ireland announced to tackle Coronavirus pandemic
Councils across England will receive another £1.6 billion in additional funding as they continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
The letter thanks the local government workforce for their help during the coronavirus pandemic.
UK announces four charter flights from Bangladesh to take home British travellers.
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Press release
Press release: National testing coordinator warns against unapproved antibody tests
Statement from Professor John Newton, national coordinator of the UK coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme, warning against the purchase of unapproved antibody testing kits.
Local Government Minister writes to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the funerals of their loved ones and that the wishes of the deceased are respected during this pandemic.
Letter to all local authorities in England to work with faith groups and funeral directors to develop safe, sensitive and innovative ways for funerals to take place.
Statutory guidance for local authorities in England on Schedule 28 to the Coronavirus Act, which provides powers to support local and national death management.
This guide explains the information that employers need to provide to claim for their employees’ wages.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma gave the 17 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding and financial support available for education, childcare and children’s social care organisations.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 17 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
Privacy notice on COVID-19 virus testing for critical workers and their household members who are self-isolating because they’re showing symptoms.
A government-backed loan scheme for large businesses affected by coronavirus has been expanded to cover all viable firms, the Chancellor announced today.
First Secretary of State Dominic Raab represented the UK in a virtual summit of G7 leaders.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 16 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 16 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
How the Cabinet Office uses your personal data, and what your rights are.
This letter provides a brief Q&A note on the technical implementation of the £500 million hardship fund.
Information for schools, students and parents on how GCSE, AS, A level, vocational and technical qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2020.
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Press release: Edinburgh Airport COVID-19 testing centre opens to Key Workers
Key workers can now use the newly opened testing centre at Edinburgh Airport to confirm if they have the coronavirus.
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Press release
Press release: Joint pledge to continue vital building safety work during pandemic
Essential safety work to replace unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings will continue during the Covid-19 emergency.
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Press release: Councils given greater financial relief against cash flow pressures
Councils will be allowed to defer £2.6 billion in business rates payments to central government, and £850 million in social care grants will be paid up front this month.
Information for the social care sector on responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 15 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
How the government will support the adult social care sector in England throughout the coronavirus outbreak.
Guidance on coronavirus testing for critical workers who are self-isolating.
Data sources and methodology information for transport data that is part of the government’s daily media briefings on coronavirus (COVID-19).
Consultation published on exceptional arrangements for awarding GCSEs, AS, A levels, Extended Project Qualification and Advanced Extension Award in maths.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Response to 31 March direction from Secretary of State for Education
Response from Sally Collier, Chief Regulator, Ofqual, to the Direction from the Secretary of State for Education, about awarding results for GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2020.
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Press release
Press release: Secretary of State hosts virtual roundtable with NI business leaders
The Secretary of State underlines the Government’s commitment to support local businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Treasury Direction made under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020
The Chancellor has made a Treasury Direction in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
COVID-19 guidance for commissioners and service providers for those dependent on drugs or alcohol
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Press release: Government to offer testing for “everyone who needs one” in social care settings
All care home residents and social care staff with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms will be tested as capacity is built up, the government is announcing today.
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Government response
Government response: Commission on Human Medicines advice on ibuprofen and coronavirus (COVID-19)
Expert Working Group concludes there is currently insufficient evidence to establish a link between use of ibuprofen and susceptibility to contracting COVID-19 or the worsening of its symptoms.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency loans for return flights: how to apply
If you’re currently abroad and you have no other options to pay for your return travel, you may be eligible to apply for an emergency loan from the government.
Chancellor confirms further £350m to support the devolved administration in Wales tackle coronavirus
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News story: Chancellor provides over £14 billion for our NHS and vital public services
More than £14 billion from the Coronavirus emergency response fund will go towards public services, including the NHS and local authorities involved in the fight against Coronavirus, HM Treasury confirms today (Monday 13 April 2020).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 12 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Yvonne Doyle.
Today’s announcement of support to UK charities and international organisations will make the UK one of the biggest donors to the global response
Home Secretary Priti Patel announces support for domestic abuse victims at daily Government press conference.
UK-wide plan announced to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) gets to where it is needed most.
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Policy paper: Coronavirus (COVID-19): personal protective equipment (PPE) plan
Cross-government UK-wide plan to ensure that critical personal protective equipment (PPE) is delivered to those on the frontline responding to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 10 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
Guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) personal protective equipment (PPE).
Over 3,000 British travellers currently stranded in India will get home on an additional 12 charter flights which have opened for bookings today.
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Press release
Press release: Covid-19 adoption support fund scheme to help vulnerable families
Up to £8 million in funding for adoptive families to meet needs arising from coronavirus outbreak
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has today officially opened the biggest diagnostic lab network in British history at the launch of a new a site in Milton Keynes.
The government wants help from organisations with laboratory capability to increase the testing programme in the UK as part of its strategy to protect the NHS and save lives.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 9 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thousands of isolated residents and patients will be able to connect with their family and friends with video call devices, the government has announced.
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Press release: Industry responds to call to arms to build British diagnostics industry at scale
Pharmaceutical giants and diagnostic companies join forces on plans to roll out millions of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 8 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to those working in retail.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): staying where you are if you cannot return to the UK
This page provides guidance for British people travelling abroad who are unable to travel back to the UK due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to the manufacturing sector
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to those working in manufacturing.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Help the government increase coronavirus (COVID-19) testing capacity
The government wants help from businesses to increase testing capacity in the UK as part of its strategy to protect the NHS and save lives.
Information for people who are caring, unpaid, for friends or family during the coronavirus outbreak.
Charges for air navigation services in European airspace deferred for up to 14 months.
Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart recognises contribution of UK’s Armed Forces to COVID-19 response
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Social distancing in the workplace during coronavirus (COVID-19): sector guidance
Advice for employers on social distancing during coronavirus (COVID-19).
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 7 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 7 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: NHS staff: Searching our registers of attorneys and deputies
Find out about the information we have on our registers and how NHS staff and local authorities in England and Wales can ask us for it
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group called all members to continue protecting access to free media and the free exchange of information.
Information for people using transport or working in the transport sector during the coronavirus outbreak.
Leaflet on what to do to help stop the spread of coronavirus, including information on symptoms and government support.
A guide to help local authorities and other waste collectors prioritise their waste collection services during the coronavirus pandemic.
We are allowing alternative courses of actions for manufacturing or laboratory equipment during the outbreak.
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Press release
Press release: Extra support for schools and parents to help cope with coronavirus
The Government has announced a package of support, including additional funding and high-quality resources, to help schools deal with the challenges posed by coronavirus.
Guidance on funding available to schools to support them with costs associated with coronavirus (COVID-19).
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Angela McLean, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 6 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to pharmacists from Jo Churchill
The health minister’s letter thanks pharmacy teams for their response to coronavirus so far.
Letter from MHCLG to local authority chief executives on emergency legislation to support local authorities.
This Procurement Policy Note sets out guidance on the use of procurement cards to support cash flow for suppliers.
Press conference slides and datasets used by Dr Jenny Harries.
Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, writes for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Press release
Press release: Foreign Office steps up plans to bring home Britons stranded overseas
Foreign Office is to step up plans to bring home Britons stranded overseas
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 4 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Stephen Powis.
How the government intends to scale up testing programmes to provide a test to anyone who needs one.
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Press release: NHS asks people to share their coronavirus symptoms to help others
A new Coronavirus Status Checker will help the NHS coordinate its response and build up additional data on the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Find out if you’re eligible, and how much your employer can claim if they put you on temporary leave (‘furlough’) because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
An increasing number of bogus medical products being sold through unauthorised websites claiming to treat or prevent COVID-19 are being investigated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) for local authorities and their partners to help support and protect vulnerable children.
With warm weather this weekend people may feel tempted to head out more, but please stick to government guidance. You are saving lives by staying at home.
Guidance and terms of use for the parking pass and concessions for COVID-19 health, care and volunteer workers.
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Press release
Press release: World’s largest trial of potential coronavirus treatments rolled out across the UK
The largest randomised clinical trial of potential coronavirus (COVID-19) treatments is underway as part of the race to find a treatment.
Get coronavirus (COVID-19) support for your business or if you’re self-employed, and find out how to keep your business and your employees safe
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 3 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Matt Hancock.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has written to the Chairs of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) on contingent liabilities for ventilators.
Businesses to help boost the UK’s resilience to the long-term impact of coronavirus and similar future situations as a result of £20 million government funding.
Health and care information will be vital in our response to coronavirus. We must continue to use it well and inform the public to maintain and build trust.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Information for hospital blood banks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Guidance to hospital blood banks (HBBs) on flexible approaches to requirements
Temporary changes to the VAT payments due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 to help businesses manage their cash flow.
Forms for organisations that can manufacture and supply testing consumables, equipment and laboratory PPE as part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) response.
Local authorities in England handed new powers to hold public meetings virtually by using video or telephone conferencing technology.
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Press release
Press release: Cash support for food redistribution during coronavirus outbreak
The government has announced a £3 million fund for food redistribution organisations help them cut food waste during the coronavirus outbreak.
A direction from Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education, to Sally Collier, Chief Regulator of Ofqual, about calculating summer 2020 grades in lieu of exam results.
Information for schools, students and parents on how qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2020.
Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this year’s exams.
Your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT expiry date will be extended by 6 months if it’s due on or after 30 March 2020 – but you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.
Greater funding to keep bus routes running during the coronavirus pandemic.
Advice on the use of testing kits and applications to place them on the market.
£300 million in funding will ensure community pharmacies can continue to carry out essential services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Press release: Declaration by NATO Foreign Ministers on the coronavirus pandemic
Statement by NATO Foreign Ministers: 2 April 2020
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Press release: Health Secretary sets out plan to carry out 100,000 coronavirus tests a day
New 5-pillar plan outlines national effort to increase testing to 100,000 a day across the UK this month.
Health Secretary announces over £13 billion of debt will be written off as part of a major financial reset for NHS providers.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 2 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by Matt Hancock.
How to protect care home residents and staff during the coronavirus outbreak.
Information for economic operators who will temporarily need a licence to export PPE outside the EU, EFTA member states and certain other territories.
Advice on meeting the regulatory requirement to secure a valid Energy Performance Certificate on marketing a property during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
This notice explains how the Foreign & Commonwealth Office processes personal data relating to special charter flights during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Notification of data controllers in healthcare organisations, GPs, local authorities and arm’s length bodies that they should share information to support efforts against coronavirus (COVID-19).
Business Secretary Alok Sharma gave the 1 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guidance about changes to newly qualified teacher (NQT) induction during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 1 April 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses
The latest Information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read this page for regular updates.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches we are taking on good distribution practices.
Guidance for businesses setting out details of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF).
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: MHRA regulatory flexibilities resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Changes to the Care Act 2014 to help local authorities prioritise care and support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove opens the daily coronavirus press conference.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 31 March 2020
Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.
A Joint statement following a COVID-19 call chaired by Secretary of State and Tanaiste.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Supporting disabled people through the coronavirus outbreak
A joint statement from the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, the Minister for Care, and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families.
Adapted breathing aid developed by UCL, UCLH and Mercedes Formula One provides vital technology to NHS.
Qualified Persons (QPs) should follow the below guidance on the flexible approaches we are taking for medicines imported from third countries.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the UK’s construction sector.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): temporary changes to driver CPC requirements
Temporary changes to allow bus and lorry drivers who cannot complete compulsory CPC training to continue to drive.
Guidance on recreational general aviation (GA) flying during the coronavirus outbreak.
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News story
News story: Status of Phase 1 clinical trials in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
We have written to all Phase I accredited units conducting early phase clinical trials to seek confirmation that all trials have undergone a risk assessment in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) and the current government advice.
Advice for pet owners and livestock keepers on maintaining the welfare of their animals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Detailed guide: Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Watch a video and register for the free webinar to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus.
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Press release
Press release: Voucher scheme launches for schools providing free school meals
Weekly shopping vouchers worth £15 to spend at supermarkets while schools are closed due to coronavirus
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 30 March 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Temporary approval of women’s homes and the homes of registered medical practitioners as classes of place for early medical abortion up to 10 weeks.
Letters authorising spend on urgent coronavirus (COVID-19) issues by the Department of Health and Social Care and its ALBs.
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Policy paper
Policy paper: Slides to accompany coronavirus press conference: 30 March 2020
Press conference slides used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
The Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for Transport wrote to airlines about the new government-industry partnership to help stranded British travellers.
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Press release: New government partnership with airlines to fly back more tourists stranded abroad
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office announces a new government partnership with airlines to fly back more tourists stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic.
We are looking for businesses to support in the production and supply of ventilators and ventilator components.
Find out about temporary changes to the destruction of spoilt beer if you’re a brewer or publican.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): an update on the Grenfell Tower site
An update for the Grenfell Community.
Advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Medical devices clinical investigations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Advice for investigators and sponsors of ongoing clinical investigations and new applications.
The UK Good Laboratory Practice Monitoring Authority (UK GLPMA) recognises that there are potential challenges COVID-19 will present to members of the GLP monitoring programme.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus: dangerous goods vehicle (ADR) annual inspections
Dangerous goods vehicle annual inspections have been suspended from 21 March 2020 because of coronavirus – find out how to get a waiver to use your vehicle.
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Press release: Government cracks down on spread of false coronavirus information online
Specialist units are operating to combat misinformation about coronavirus and five to ten incidents are being identified and tackled each day.
This is a specification of the minimally clinically acceptable Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) system to be used in UK hospitals.
The British High Commission in Dhaka has created a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for British nationals.
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Press release: New advice to support mental health during coronavirus outbreak
People struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance to help them cope.
Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Press release: First food parcels delivered to clinically vulnerable people
The first free food boxes containing essential supplies have been delivered to those at highest risk from coronavirus.
Advice and information on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter from the Secretary of State to the social care workforce
The letter thanks the social care workforce for their help on coronavirus (COVID-19) so far.
Response to 28/03/20 edition of FT Weekend’s claims on ventilators.
Non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors in the context of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for schools and colleges to support them keeping children safe, including online, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Government response
Government response: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and high blood pressure medication
There is no evidence from clinical or epidemiological studies that treatment with ACE-I or ARBs might worsen COVID-19 infection.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with President Donald Trump.
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Press release: Government launches new drive on coronavirus tests for frontline NHS staff
NHS staff will be first in line for a new coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme being developed in collaboration with government and industry.
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Detailed guide: Regulatory status of equipment being used to help prevent coronavirus (COVID-19)
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Notice allowing tank vehicles, with extended roadworthiness test certificates, to remain in service and on our roads without a valid ADR 1(C) certificate.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office charters more repatriation flights from Peru to help British nationals return home.
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Detailed guide: Exemptions from Devices regulations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Fast-track approval of medical devices during COVID-19 outbreak
Guidance for leaders and fraud experts in government bodies and local authorities that are administering emergency programmes on behalf of the UK Government.
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Press release: Government to provide free car parking for NHS and social care staff
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is giving immediate financial backing for all NHS trusts to provide free car parking to NHS staff for the duration of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Foreign Secretary statement, after the US-chaired session in which G7 Foreign Ministers committed to use their powers to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus.
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Correspondence
Correspondence: COVID-19: hotel accommodation to support key workers and vulnerable people
Letter regarding the exemption for hotels, hostels and B&Bs to open so they can offer accommodation to key workers and support rough sleepers to keep them off the streets and in suitable accommodation.
Advice for educational settings, and their students and staff, who are travelling or planning to travel during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Do you have an innovative or novel approach to get ambulances cleaner quicker to help combat Coronavirus?
Guidance and advice for those providing hotel and other accommodation in the UK.
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Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents
This is advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Foreign Secretary’s statement on support for British people abroad
Dominic Raab responded to an urgent question in the House of Commons on how government is supporting British people who are abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If pharmacies wish to ‘pack down’ larger packs of a medicinal product, they need to follow these instructions
A short video from the UK Government on how to best keep you and your family safe!
Guidance for local authorities, early years settings and childminders about childcare provision following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
£500 million Hardship Fund will provide council tax relief to vulnerable people and households to help those affected most by coronavirus.
Alerting people across the UK about latest coronavirus measures.
This guidance sets out details of eligibility and delivery of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF).
This document provides guidance on the closure of all non-essential businesses and premises as part of further social distancing measures.
The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on coronavirus.
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Detailed guide: Producing hand sanitiser and gel for coronavirus (COVID-19)
Temporary changes to the use and supply of denatured alcohol and duty-free spirits, to help businesses who produce hand sanitiser and gel.
Operational guidance for further education (FE) providers on maintaining education and skills training provision.
This document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction.
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Press release: Foreign Secretary advises all British travellers to return to the UK now
All British tourists and short-stay travellers currently abroad should return to the UK where commercial flight options are still available.
Universities Minister Michelle Donelan is asking higher education providers not to change their offers to students for two weeks to maintain stability.
The letter calls upon recruitment agencies in the health and care sector to work in constructive partnership with the NHS during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Press release: Vaccine trials among recipients of £20 million coronavirus research investment
Trials of new coronavirus vaccine among 6 projects to receive share of £20 million.
Vehicle approval tests are suspended for up to 3 months due to coronavirus – but tests are available for vehicles that are critical to the COVID-19 response.
Guidance for providers of safe accommodation with support for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
£500,000 of funding is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for individuals and businesses in Scotland
Use this page to navigate the guidance on the virus for people in Scotland.
The government has announced that Working Tax Credits payments will be increased from 6 April 2020 – find out what’s happening and who this affects.
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Statutory guidance
Statutory guidance: The Exercise of Commissioning Functions by the NHS Commissioning Board (Coronavirus) Directions 2020
Directions given to the National Health Service Commissioning Board.
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Press release: UK launches whole genome sequence alliance to map spread of coronavirus
The £20 million investment could help public health agencies combat COVID-19 and future pandemics.
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Statement to parliament
Statement to parliament: Rail emergency measures during the COVID-19 pandemic
We’re supporting train operators to make sure our railways stay open for key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
We’re supporting train operators to make sure our railways stay open for key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
This document provides guidance and compliance advice for those businesses and other venues asked by the government to close as part of further social distancing measures.
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News story: Government sets out plans to enforce closure of businesses and other venues
Local government will be responsible for enforcing regulations requiring those businesses asked to close on 20 March 2020, in new guidance issued today, 22 March 2020.
Guidance and advice to avoid non-essential travel in the UK.
What schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus.
Questions and answers about the provisions being made for vulnerable children and young people.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s words on Mother’s Day.
Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.
Guidance to support management of children and young people in residential educational settings, including boarding schools, residential special schools and specialist colleges and children’s homes.
Temporary relaxation of the EU and GB drivers’ hours rules for drivers carrying goods by road.
Guidance on the relaxation of drivers’ hours rules, in the context of coronavirus (COVID-19).
This guidance is for businesses on the further social distancing measures outlined by the government.
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Guidance
Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2020
This guidance aims to answer common questions in relation to the cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in 2020.
Specification of rapidly manufactured ventilator systems needed as part of the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Driving tests are suspended for up to 3 months except for critical workers, and MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers are also suspended for up to 3 months.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers
Your lorry, bus or trailer will be exempt from needing an MOT for 3 months from 21 March 2020. You might need to apply for this, depending on your vehicle.
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
Entertainment and hospitality premises to close temporarily and people urged to only travel if absolutely essential.
This guidance sets out the clinical requirements based on the consensus of what is ‘minimally acceptable’ performance in the opinion of the anaesthesia and intensive care medicine professionals and medical device regulators.
How manufacturers can submit COVID-19 test kits for regulatory approval to MHRA
The Government has issued guidance to confirm which residential settings they consider a household and how to manage isolation
Guidance for UK businesses trading internationally
We will only be conducting essential inspections. We are expecting organisations to maintain GxP compliance.
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Collection: Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings
Guidance and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) in educational settings for staff, parents and carers, pupils and students.
Find out about the government response to coronavirus (COVID-19) and what you need to do.
Further details on arrangements for exams which have been cancelled to fight spread of coronavirus
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak.
There is currently no strong evidence that ibuprofen can make coronavirus (COVID-19) worse.
More than 80 medicines used to treat patients in intensive care units have been banned from parallel export from the UK.
The national and global response to the spread of COVID-19 continues to develop quickly and our collective knowledge of the virus is growing by the second.
How to get in touch with the MHRA during this period.
Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable people.
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Press release: Online isolation notes launched – providing proof of coronavirus absence from work
People unable to work for more than seven days because of coronavirus (COVID-19) can obtain an isolation note through a new online service.
Information for parents and carers about the closure of schools and other educational settings following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance about maintaining educational provision for schools, colleges and local authorities.
Residential care, supported living and home care in the event of a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Temporary relaxation of the EU drivers’ hours rules for drivers making essential deliveries to consumers’ homes.
The funding will help patients who no longer need urgent hospital treatment to return home, making at least 15,000 beds available during the coronavirus outbreak.
We are producing guidance for industry covering the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Detailed guide: Managing potential supply issues with medicines during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Marketing authorisation holders (MAHs) need to provide the MHRA with information about any supply issues they are experiencing, as a result of COVID-19.
Sets out how health and care systems and providers should change their discharging arrangements and the provision of community support during the coronavirus situation.
Find guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) for health professionals and other organisations.
A summary of impacts relating to clauses within the coronavirus bill.
Guidance for schools and other educational settings in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Guidance on COVID-19, including general precautions for staff and guidance on the assessment and management of arrivals into the UK.
The MHRA is ready to prioritise and provide any assistance for clinical trials applications submitted for COVID-19
How investigators and sponsors should manage clinical trials during COVID-19
The MHRA is ready to prioritise and provide any assistance for clinical trials applications submitted for COVID-19
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Press release: Plans set out to support pupils eligible for free school meals
Children eligible for free school meals will be offered meals or vouchers as an alternative if they can no longer attend school due to coronavirus measures
Guidance for schools and local authorities on free school meals arrangements during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The Defence Secretary announces new measures to put service personnel and Reservists on standby to support public services in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
A framework to support the planning and organisation of adult social care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Proposals agreed to ensure vulnerable customers who may fall into debt remain supplied with energy while in self isolation.
Transport Secretary today chaired a call with airlines and airports.
Guidance on the operation of expanded retail discount 2020 to 2021 coronavirus response, announced at Budget 2020.
Guidance for British people travelling and living overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus.
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News story
News story: Mobile networks remove data charges for online NHS coronavirus advice
Free access to online NHS services will be available for as long as coronavirus (COVID-19) remains widespread in the UK.
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Press release
Press release: Complete ban on evictions and additional protection for renters
Government announces radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by coronavirus.
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Detailed guide
Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals planning and preparation
This page provides advice and guidance for all court and tribunal users during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and will be updated when new advice is available.
To all staff, re: COVID-19 –Coronavirus We would like to take this opportunity to outline current guidance and entitlements should you be required to self-isolate or if you are diagnosed with Coronavirus. You are to stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms. Symptoms are: a high temperature a new, continuous cough Do not go […]
A translation of the French personal travel exemption relating to the COVID-19 decree.
Translation of the French professional travel exemption relating to the COVID-19 decree.
Guidance for local councils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Press release: Spain travel advice: Foreign Office statement, 18 March 2020
The FCO advises all British travellers in Spain to contact their tour operator or airline as soon as possible, to arrange their return journey before 24 March.
The government will increase the number of people tested for COVID-19 to 25,000 hospital patients a day.
This Procurement Policy Note gives information and guidance on public procurement regulations and responding to the coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak.
Find out the number of cases and risk level in the UK, what to do if you have symptoms, and what the government is doing about the virus.
Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
A statement from the Lord Chancellor on the running of courts during the coronavirus pandemic.
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News story: Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for employees, employers and businesses
Information on healthcare advice for employers and support for businesses.
Guidance for employees, employers and businesses in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for individuals and businesses in Wales
Use this page to navigate the latest guidance on the virus for people in Wales
Translation of the French government’s advice on the restrictive measures due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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News story: Emergency bill to strengthen coronavirus (COVID-19) response plans
New laws will be introduced to protect public health, increase NHS capacity, strengthen social care and support the public to take the right action at the right time.
Measures contained in the fast-tracked coronavirus legislation and why they are needed to effectively manage the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
You should still go for your driving or theory test, unless you, someone you live with, your instructor or someone they live with have coronavirus symptoms.
The Government will continue to pay funding to local authorities for the free entitlements for two, three and four-year-olds
Guidance about visiting prisons during the coronavirus pandemic.