Daily update from GOV.​UK.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Millions more items of PPE for frontline staff from new business partnerships

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NHS and social care staff in the UK are set to receive millions of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) over the coming months thanks to new collaborations with a number of organisations.

Change made
Two corrections have been made. Ineos is delivering around 174,000 bottles of hand sanitiser a week. Survitec is a life-saving product technology company.

Time updated
11:35am, 9 May 2020

£2 billion package to create new era for cycling and walking

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Alternative ways to travel, such as walking and cycling, could relieve the pressure on public transport.

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First published.

Time updated
4:12pm, 9 May 2020

Transport Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 9 May 2020

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Announcing a £2 billion package to support active travel to help the country emerge from coronavirus crisis.

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First published.

Time updated
4:51pm, 9 May 2020

Reallocating road space in response to COVID-19: statutory guidance for local authorities

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Guidance for local authorities on managing their road networks in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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First published.

Time updated
6:56pm, 9 May 2020

British Gurkhas and UK Government rescue mission to help stranded Brits in Nepal

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British Gurkhas in Nepal have helped to rescue 109 Brits stranded in remote areas across the country so they could return home on Government charter flights.

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First published.

Time updated
9:54am, 8 May 2020

Countering online child sexual exploitation and abuse during the coronoavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

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The Minister of State for Security writes to industry partners on countering online child sexual exploitation and abuse during the coronavirus pandemic.

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First published.

Time updated
2:45pm, 8 May 2020

Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 8 May 2020

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Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Stephen Powis.

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First published.

Time updated
5:22pm, 8 May 2020

Domestic abuse safe accommodation: COVID-19 emergency support fund

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This prospectus provides prospective bidders with information on how to apply for funding and how the assessment process will work.

Change made
Revised deadline for applications to 21 May 2020.

Time updated
8:42pm, 8 May 2020