Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Places of worship to re-open for individual prayer
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From Monday 15 June places of worship will be permitted to open for individual prayer in line with social distancing guidelines.
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First published.
Time updated
9:00am, 7 June 2020
Charities to benefit from support for rough sleepers during pandemic
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Over 130 charities are set to benefit from £6m of government funding to allow them to continue their work supporting rough sleepers during the pandemic.
Change made
Added an Annex showing the successful grants.
Time updated
12:23pm, 7 June 2020
Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk in the UK
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The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and risk level in the UK.
Change made
Updated figures.
Time updated
3:50pm, 7 June 2020
COVID-19 tests offered to every care home for elderly or those with dementia
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Test kits have been offered to every care home for over-65s or those with dementia in England, reaching the testing target for 6 June.
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First published.
Time updated
4:23pm, 7 June 2020
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This guidance explains who will be exempt from new border rules in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland introduced due to coronavirus. The rules will apply to travellers to the UK from 8 June 2020.
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Exemptions to border rules that have been introduced due to coronavirus (COVID-19) have been extended to Scotland. Some rules in Scotland are different to those England and Northern Ireland.
Time updated
4:39pm, 7 June 2020
SPI-M-O: Consensus view on the impact of mass school closures, 17 March 2020
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
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First published.
Time updated
6:00pm, 22 May 2020
Booking special charter flights during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
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This page explains who is eligible to register for special charter flights, and how the booking process works to return to the UK during the coronavirus pandemic.
Change made
Updated as the new rules for entering the UK (providing contact details and self-isolating) come into force
Time updated
11:45pm, 7 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) essential international travel guidance
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This page provides guidance on travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel.
Change made
Updated as the new rules for entering the UK (providing contact details and self-isolating) come into force
Time updated
11:45pm, 7 June 2020
Travel advice: coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Guidance for British people travelling overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Change made
Updated as the new rules for entering the UK (providing contact details and self-isolating) come into force
Time updated
11:45pm, 7 June 2020
Business Secretary launches working groups to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
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Business Secretary Alok Sharma is creating 5 new business-focused groups to unleash Britain’s growth potential and create jobs, as part of the government’s plans to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.
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First published.
Time updated
7:00am, 8 June 2020