Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.
Change made
Updated ‘Shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19’.
Time updated
9:15am, 17 April 2020
Guidance for consumers on coronavirus (COVID-19) and food
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Advice for consumers in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
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First published.
Time updated
10:55am, 17 April 2020
Procurement Policy Note 02/20: Supplier relief due to COVID-19
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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.
Change made
FAQs document updated.
Time updated
10:55am, 17 April 2020
17 more charter flights from India to return thousands of stranded Brits
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Seventeen more charter flights from India, with a total capacity of around 4000 passengers, will bring back more people in India who have been waiting for flights.
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11:53am, 17 April 2020
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Temporary relaxation of the EU and GB drivers’ hours rules for drivers carrying goods by road.
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Extension of the current relaxations, apart for break derogation in EU rules, until 31 May 2020.
Time updated
12:00pm, 17 April 2020
Attestation forms for travel to and within France
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Information for UK nationals about which attestation form to use when travelling to and within France during the coronavirus (COVID-19) decree.
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4:03pm, 17 April 2020
Government takes further action to support bus and lorry drivers who are keeping the country moving
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Temporary change applies to drivers whose licences are due to expire or have expired since 1 January 2020.
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4:04pm, 17 April 2020
Government to extend testing for coronavirus to more frontline workers
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Access to testing for those with symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) will be extended across England to include additional frontline workers and symptomatic members of their household.
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5:14pm, 17 April 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing: privacy information
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Privacy notice on COVID-19 virus testing for critical workers and their household members who are self-isolating because they’re showing symptoms.
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First published.
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5:15pm, 17 April 2020
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 17 April 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by Sir Patrick Vallance.
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First published.
Time updated
5:35pm, 17 April 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2020
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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.
Change made
Updated ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2020’ including details of Ofqual’s consultation on exceptional arrangements for exam grading and assessment.
Time updated
5:35pm, 17 April 2020
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.
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5:54pm, 17 April 2020
Business Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 17 April 2020
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Business Secretary Alok Sharma gave the 17 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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6:09pm, 17 April 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: step by step guide for employers
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This guide explains the information that employers need to provide to claim for their employees’ wages.
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First published.
Time updated
7:06pm, 17 April 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): local death management
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Statutory guidance for local authorities in England on Schedule 28 to the Coronavirus Act, which provides powers to support local and national death management.
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First published.
Time updated
8:03pm, 17 April 2020
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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.
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First published.
Time updated
8:03pm, 17 April 2020
Government sets out plans to ensure bereaved families can attend funerals during pandemic
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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.
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First published.
Time updated
8:04pm, 17 April 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): social care guidance
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Information for the social care sector on responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Change made
Added ‘COVID-19: how to work safely in care homes’ guidance.
Time updated
10:40pm, 17 April 2020
National testing coordinator warns against unapproved antibody tests
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Statement from Professor John Newton, national coordinator of the UK coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme, warning against the purchase of unapproved antibody testing kits.
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First published.
Time updated
12:15am, 18 April 2020