Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Business rates revaluation postponed
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A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 to help reduce uncertainty for firms affected by the impacts of coronavirus.
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10:07am, 6 May 2020
New reagent available to support global diagnostic testing of coronavirus (COVID-19)
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A new biological reagent is now available to labs around the UK and the world that will help them to set up and develop accurate diagnostic tests for coronavirus (COVID-19).
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10:54am, 6 May 2020
MHRA guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19)
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We are producing guidance and information for industry, healthcare professionals and patients covering the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Added link to news story on ‘New reagent available to support global diagnostic testing of coronavirus (COVID-19)’
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11:23am, 6 May 2020
Local leaders pledge to continue vital building safety work
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Leaders from 25 councils have pledged their commitment to ensuring vital building safety work continues during the pandemic.
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12:00pm, 6 May 2020
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.
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Guidance updated to reflect the temporary changes made in the Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.
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3:03pm, 6 May 2020
New funding to support dairy farmers through coronavirus
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A new fund will enable dairy farmers in England to access up to £10,000 each to help them overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
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4:03pm, 6 May 2020
Dedicated app for social care workers launched
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A new dedicated app for the adult social care workforce in England has been launched to support staff through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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4:29pm, 6 May 2020
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 6 May 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by Professor Yvonne Doyle.
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5:45pm, 6 May 2020
Communities Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 6 May 2020
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The Communities Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and the work being done locally.
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5:59pm, 6 May 2020
Over 1 million food boxes delivered to those most at risk from coronavirus
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Over 1 million boxes of essential food have now been delivered to those at highest risk across England.
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6:16pm, 6 May 2020