The government updates below are edited to ease reference. A full copy is available by contacting the Clerk via email clerk@harlingtom-pc.gov.uk
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus support for business from outside government
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Public bodies, organisations and charities have produced additional resources that may be useful to employers and employees.
The impact of COVID19 on Caring
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This article explores who has been caring during the COVID-19 Pandemic and how caring responsibilities and accessibility to care has changed since lockdown. Furthermore, the article discusses the impact of these changes on both the carer and those in receipt of care.
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 9 July 2020
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Early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society, including online price changes data. These faster indicators are created using rapid response surveys, novel data sources and experimental methods.
NHS test and trace statistics (England): 25 June to 1 July 2020
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Experimental statistics for weeks 1 to 5 of NHS test and trace contact tracing in England.
Number of people tested for coronavirus (England): 30 January to 27 May 2020
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Historic data for the number of people tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) from 30 January to 27 May 2020, before the launch of NHS test and trace.
NHS test and trace statistics (England): methodology
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How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the contact tracing data in its weekly reports.
Get more information about the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
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Get more help with registration, eligibility and how to offer the discount for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
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The Chancellor has made a Treasury Direction in relation to the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
COVID-19: guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic
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Guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Financial support for businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Find out what financial support you can get for your business.
How to treat certain expenses and benefits provided to employees during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Find out about taxable expenses and benefits when they are paid to employees because of coronavirus and how to report them to HMRC.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey pilot: England, 9 July 2020
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This release provides initial data from the COVID-19 Infection Survey. This survey is being delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford, the University of Manchester and Public Health England.
VAT on admission charges to attractions
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Check which attractions are eligible for the temporary reduced rate of VAT from 15 July 2020.
Coronavirus cases in the UK: daily updated statistics
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The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, cases and deaths in the UK.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial support for education, early years and children’s social care
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Funding and financial support available for education, childcare and children’s social care organisations.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for care homes
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Sets out the support package to keep care homes safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on the phased return of sport and recreation
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Guidance for the public, providers of outdoor sport facilities, elite athletes, personal trainers and coaches on the phased return of sport and recreation.
Government announces gyms and pools to reopen safely
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Outdoor pools can reopen to the public from 11 July followed by indoor gyms, pools and leisure centres on 25 July.
COVID-19: Guidance for managing playgrounds and outdoor gyms
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Guidance for owners and operators of playgrounds and outdoor gyms to enable their use while minimising the transmission risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
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Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak.
Beauty salons set to reopen for some services next week under new government guidelines
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Businesses including beauty salons, nail bars and tattoo studios can reopen safely from Monday 13 July.
Staying alert and safe (social distancing)
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The most important thing we can do is to stay alert, control the virus, and in doing so, save lives.
Coronavirus: driving tests (England)
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Car driving tests will restart in England on 22 July 2020 with safety precautions in place – other types of tests will restart before then.
Closing certain businesses and venues in England
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Guidance on the closure of certain businesses and venues as part of further social distancing measures, and on the further easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions from 11 and 13 July 2020.
Meeting people from outside your household
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How you can see people that you do not live with while protecting yourself and others from coronavir