Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Extraordinary regulatory framework: General Qualifications, COVID-19 Conditions and Requirements
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This document sets out our regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering general qualifications during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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9:00am, 11 June 2020
HMCTS weekly management information during coronavirus – March to May 2020
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The weekly management information used by HMCTS for understanding workload volumes and timeliness at a national level during coronavirus (COVID-19), March 2020 to May 2020.
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9:30am, 11 June 2020
HMCTS weekly management information during coronavirus outbreak
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The management information used by HMCTS for understanding the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on workload volumes and activity at a national level on a weekly basis.
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9:30am, 11 June 2020
Coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled people in Great Britain: 14 May 2020 to 24 May 2020
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Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on disabled people in Great Britain. This release uses two waves of survey results covering 14 May 2020 to 24 May 2020 and includes indicators broken down by impairment type.
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: June 2020
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This statistical release provides estimates of the number and value of claims made to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to HMRC by 31 May 2020.
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HMRC coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics
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HMRC data about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, and the VAT payments deferral scheme.
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Added links to the publications ‘Self-Employment Income Support Scheme statistics: June 2020’ and ‘Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: June 2020’ to the page
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9:30am, 11 June 2020
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme statistics: June 2020
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The tables in this publication show the number of individuals claiming the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant by 31 May 2020, and the value of these claims.
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Coronavirus and household spending
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This analysis looks at the potential impact of the coronavirus lockdown on household spending in the UK. It categorises data from the financial year ending March 2019 according to whether or not spending has been possible under measures in place since 23 March 2020. Spending breakdowns are available by housing tenure, region and age of household reference person.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer aviation guidance for operators
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Safer travel and working principles for airports and aviation operators.
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9:45am, 11 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer air travel guidance for passengers
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How to travel safely in airports and on aircraft during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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9:45am, 11 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): transport and travel guidance
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Information for people using transport or working in the transport sector during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Aviation operator and passenger guidance added.
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9:45am, 11 June 2020
Government publishes aviation COVID-19 guidance
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Coronavirus guidance for aviation operators and safer air travel guidance for passengers.
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9:46am, 11 June 2020
£63 million for local authorities to assist those struggling to afford food and other essentials
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New funding confirmed for local authorities to help those struggling financially as a result of coronavirus.
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10:12am, 11 June 2020
Figures show UK Government supporting incomes across all nations during coronavirus
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The UK Government’s unprecedented package of coronavirus support is protecting incomes across every nation of the United Kingdom, according to statistics published today (Thursday 11 June).
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10:37am, 11 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): how to self-isolate when you travel to the UK
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Sets out how to self-isolate when you arrive in the UK. 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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Removed references to on or after 8 June, as that date has now passed. Clarified that separate guidance should be followed if you’re self-isolating in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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10:56am, 11 June 2020
Nottinghamshire business supports production of masks for public
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A Department for International Trade ‘Export Champion’ have refocused their efforts to supply face coverings to the UK public, in response to the outbreak.
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10:59am, 11 June 2020
COVID-19 (coronavirus): using a boat inland and on the coast
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Guidance on inland and coastal boating and protecting yourself and others from coronavirus.
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11:30am, 11 June 2020
UK Government supports the income of 418,000 people across Wales
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New statistics published today demonstrate impact of UK Government’s unprecedented package of coronavirus support in Wales
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11:54am, 11 June 2020
COVID-19: laboratory evaluations of serological assays
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PHE has undertaken a number of rapid evaluations of commercial serological assays for their suitability for detecting the production of COVID-19 antibodies.
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Updated Evaluation of Roche Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 serology assay for the detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
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11:57am, 11 June 2020
NHS test and trace statistics (England): 28 May to 3 June 2020
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Experimental statistics for week 1 of NHS test and trace contact tracing in England.
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12:30pm, 11 June 2020
More face-to-face hearings as additional courts reopen across Wales
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An expansion of face-to-face hearings is planned this week as three more court buildings open in Wales
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Added translation
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1:58pm, 11 June 2020
COVID-19: number of outbreaks in care homes – management information
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Weekly number and percentage of care homes reporting a suspected or confirmed outbreak of COVID-19 to PHE by local authorities, regions and PHE centres.
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Added latest weekly data.
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2:00pm, 11 June 2020
National COVID-19 surveillance reports
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National COVID-19 surveillance reports, including weekly summary of findings monitored through various COVID-19 surveillance systems.
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Added week 24 report and infographic.
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2:00pm, 11 June 2020
UK Statement to the WTO Council for Trade in Goods – Item 7
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The UK’s Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement at a meeting of the WTO’s Council for Trade in Goods on 10 June 2020.
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UK Statement to the WTO Council for Trade in Goods – Item 9
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The UK’s Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement at a meeting of the WTO’s Council for Trade in Goods on 10 June 2020.
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2:12pm, 11 June 2020
Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK
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The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk level in the UK.
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Updated figures.
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2:34pm, 11 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for local government
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Guidance for local councils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Added link to:£63 million for local authorities to assist those struggling to afford food and other essentials
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2:44pm, 11 June 2020
UK Government supports nearly 800,000 jobs across Scotland
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New figures show the extent of UK Government coronavirus support for Scottish jobs and self-employed people.
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3:19pm, 11 June 2020
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Temporary relaxation of the GB drivers’ hours rules for drivers carrying goods by road.
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Confirmation of end date for GB hours relaxation.
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4:26pm, 11 June 2020
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Information for parents and carers about the wider opening of nurseries, schools and colleges, transport, attendance, free school meals and remote education.
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Updated information about which children do not need to wear face coverings when travelling to school.
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4:51pm, 11 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses
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The latest information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read this page for regular updates.
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Update to Latest News section with information about submitting Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) annual claim forms.
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5:25pm, 11 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) essential international travel guidance
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This page provides guidance on travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel.
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Added link to new guidance on safer air travel during coronavirus
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5:51pm, 11 June 2020
Travel advice: coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Guidance for British people travelling overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Added link to new guidance on safer air travel in the ‘When you return to the UK’ section
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6:03pm, 11 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested
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Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested.
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Added attachment: ‘guidance on non-Randox testing (Scotland)’.
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6:03pm, 11 June 2020
COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
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Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
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Updated ‘Guidance for households with grandparents, parents and children living together where someone is at increased risk or has symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection’ to align with Test and Trace regulations.
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6:18pm, 11 June 2020
Local authority test and trace service support grant
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Information for local authorities in England about the grant, which helps local authorities make plans for local outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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6:42pm, 11 June 2020
Local authorities across England receive funding to support new Test and Trace service
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Local authorities across England have been allocated a share of £300 million to support the new Test and Trace service
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Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 11 June 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP and Baroness Dido Harding.
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7:27pm, 11 June 2020
Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences
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Slides, datasets and transcripts from press conferences at 10 Downing Street in response to coronavirus.
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Addition of slides and datasets for 11 June.
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7:30pm, 11 June 2020
NHS test and trace: how it works
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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.
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Changed line where contact tracers will send text messages from – from ‘NHS’ to ‘NHStracing’.
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9:00pm, 11 June 2020
COVID-19: guidance for the safe use of places of worship during the pandemic
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This guidance is designed to assist places of worship to prepare to open for limited permitted activities on 13 June.
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12:17am, 12 June 2020
Taiwan travel during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information about available flights and routes
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Information about available flights and routes and English-language travel agents for British people in Taiwan during the coronavirus restrictions.
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Taiwan travel information update
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7:52am, 12 June 2020