Daily update from GOV.UK.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response
MHRA guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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We are producing guidance for industry covering the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
Added new link to Guidance for Manufacturers Specials licence holders on ‘packing down’ medicines during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Time updated
11:15am, 25 March 2020
How to place a Coronavirus (COVID-19) test kit on the market
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What manufacturers need to do
Change made
We have provided a new form and updated instructions as to where it should be sent.
Time updated
11:30am, 25 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on business support grant funding
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This guidance sets out details of eligibility and delivery of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF).
Change made
Paragraph 17 updated to: Hereditaments that were not eligible for percentage SBRR relief (including those eligible for the Small Business Rate Multiplier) are excluded.
Time updated
11:39am, 25 March 2020
Government launches Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp
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The UK Government has today launched a GOV.UK Coronavirus Information service on WhatsApp.
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First published.
Time updated
2:07pm, 25 March 2020
COVID-19: Call for rapid sanitising technology for ambulances
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Do you have an innovative or novel approach to get ambulances cleaner quicker to help combat Coronavirus?
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First published.
Time updated
3:36pm, 25 March 2020
COVID-19: guidance for educational settings
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Guidance for schools and other educational settings in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Change made
Added guidance poster.
Time updated
4:05pm, 25 March 2020
Business rates: expanded retail discount – guidance
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Guidance on the operation of expanded retail discount 2020 to 2021 coronavirus response, announced at Budget 2020.
Change made
Guidance updated so that certain properties previously excluded from the relief, but that have been forced to close as a result of coronavirus restrictions, will now be eligible for the relief.
Time updated
4:32pm, 25 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel advice for educational settings
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Advice for educational settings, and their students and staff, who are travelling or planning to travel during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
Updated information for overseas trips currently taking place for under 18s, students and staff considering travelling overseas, students and staff already overseas, and Erasmus+ students.
Time updated
5:11pm, 25 March 2020
COVID-19: hotel accommodation to support key workers and vulnerable people
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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.
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First published.
Time updated
5:23pm, 25 March 2020
PM statement on coronavirus: 25 March 2020
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus.
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First published.
Time updated
5:36pm, 25 March 2020
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Foreign Secretary statement, after the US-chaired session in which G7 Foreign Ministers committed to use their powers to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
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First published.
Time updated
6:18pm, 25 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance
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Find guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) for health professionals and other organisations.
Change made
Added guidance for food businesses.
Time updated
6:55pm, 25 March 2020
Government to provide free car parking for NHS and social care staff
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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).
Change made
First published.
Time updated
7:11pm, 25 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on vulnerable children and young people
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Questions and answers about the provisions being made for vulnerable children and young people.
Change made
Updated guidance to include additional information on children with education health and care (EHC) plans and children in alternative provision (AP) settings.
Time updated
8:00pm, 25 March 2020