Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Government to safeguard vital Great Britain-Northern Ireland air links
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Investment will protect air passenger flights for important routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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9:09am, 1 May 2020
COVID-19: testing for council workers
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Letter thanking councils in England for their support during the pandemic and outlining how staff can get tested.
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10:20am, 1 May 2020
Testing available for council workers
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Local Government Secretary thanks councils in England for their support during the pandemic and outlines how staff can get tested.
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10:21am, 1 May 2020
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.
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The changes reflect the updated regulations that were signed into law on 22nd April and to reflect the latest PHE guidance. All have been cleared by No10 and the Health Secretary.
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11:07am, 1 May 2020
Induction for newly qualified teachers during the coronavirus outbreak
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Guidance about changes to newly qualified teacher (NQT) induction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Updated to reflect the new regulations. Absences related to the coronavirus outbreak will not trigger an automatic extension of the induction.
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11:12am, 1 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance
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Find guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) for health professionals and other organisations.
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Added link to SignHealth website.
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12:04pm, 1 May 2020
£6.1 million funding boost to help high streets and town centres through pandemic
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Business Improvement Districts will receive funding in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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1:43pm, 1 May 2020
Run for Heroes founder wins PM award
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Olivia Strong has received the Prime Minister’s daily Points of Light award.
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1:50pm, 1 May 2020
Staying at home and away from others (social distancing)
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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.
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The social distancing guidelines have been updated to further clarify the requiremements of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020, and add information on clinically vulnerable people.
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2:11pm, 1 May 2020
Closing certain businesses and venues in England
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This document provides guidance on the closure of certain businesses and venues as part of further social distancing measures.
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The ‘Closing certain businesses and venues in England’ guidelines have been updated to further clarify the requirements of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
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2:11pm, 1 May 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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Privacy notice updated to reflect latest testing information.
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2:38pm, 1 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): business support grant funding – guidance for businesses
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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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Guidance updated with information on tax.
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3:05pm, 1 May 2020
Treasury Direction made by the Chancellor under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020
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The Chancellor has made a Treasury Direction under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020.
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4:00pm, 1 May 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.
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Updated ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2020’ to reflect Ofqual consultation closing.
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4:37pm, 1 May 2020
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 1 May 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Stephen Powis.
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First published.
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5:23pm, 1 May 2020
Health Secretary welcomes reopening of fertility services
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New guidance will allow clinics to reopen if they can prove measures to protect staff and patients are in place.
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First published.
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5:34pm, 1 May 2020
Health and Social Care Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 1 May 2020
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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.
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6:31pm, 1 May 2020
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Information for parents and carers about educational provision for critical workers, school closures, exams, free school meals and home schooling.
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Added information about the May bank holiday, a link to the admissions appeals and updates to the support is available to parents to help them educate their children at home.
Time updated
6:51pm, 1 May 2020
Bounce Back Loan Scheme: letter from the Chancellor to lenders
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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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First published.
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9:34pm, 1 May 2020