The government updates below are edited to ease reference. A full copy is available by contacting the Clerk via email clerk@harlington-pc.gov.uk
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19: PHE laboratory assessments of molecular tests
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PHE has undertaken rapid assessments of commercially provided diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid detection with further evaluations ongoing.
HMRC coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics
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HMRC data about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, and the VAT payments deferral scheme.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme statistics: July 2020
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The number of individuals claiming the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant up to 30 June 2020 by age, gender, industry sector and geography.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: July 2020
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This statistical release provides estimates of the number and value of claims made to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to HMRC by 30 June 2020.
Providing free school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Guidance for schools and local authorities on free school meals arrangements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Largest testing programme for coronavirus publishes its initial findings
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Over 120,000 volunteers tested across England between 1 May and 1 June as part of the country’s largest study into coronavirus.
REACT-1 study of coronavirus transmission: May 2020 results
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Results of real-time assessment of community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) during May 2020.
Coronavirus: driving theory tests
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Theory tests have restarted in England – they will restart in Scotland on Wednesday 22 July 2020, and in Wales on Monday 3 August 2020.
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Check when driving tests and motorcycle tests restart in England, Scotland and Wales, and find out what changes to expect when you take your test.
Coronavirus: restarting driver and rider training and tests
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Guidance for driving instructors and motorcycle trainers about the restart of driver and rider training and tests, including working safely and timescales.
COVID-19: cleaning of non-healthcare settings outside the home
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This guidance covers the cleaning of environments outside the home.
Get a discount with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
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From 3 to 31 August, get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are registered with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
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Register your establishment, claim money back, or get a discount with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
COVID-19: guidance for the safe use of places of worship during the pandemic
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This guidance is designed to enable the safe reopening of places of worship for a broader range of activities.
Access to Work: factsheet for customers
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Factsheet about Access to Work and how it can help overcome barriers to starting or keeping a job if you have a disability or long term health condition.
Transport use during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
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To monitor the use of the transport system during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, DfT provides statistics on transport use by mode, published every Wednesday.
COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities
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Guidance for those managing community centres, village halls and other community facilities on safely re-opening multi-purpose buildings.
COVID-19: background information
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Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features.
COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of council buildings
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Guidance for those managing council buildings.
Coronavirus cases in the UK: daily updated statistics
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The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, cases and deaths in the UK.
Domestic abuse: get help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for children’s social care services
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Advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) for local authorities and their partners to help support and protect vulnerable children.
Driving lessons, theory tests and driving tests to restart in England
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Driving lessons and theory tests will restart on Saturday 4 July 2020 in England, and car driving tests will restart from Wednesday 22 July 2020.
Government acts to protect jobs in every part of the UK
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Measures will protect the UK’s economy by preventing new burdens on business and provide certainty to support coronavirus recovery.
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Notification of issue relating to test kits produced by Randox laboratories