Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Housing Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 13 May 2020
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The Housing Secretary on the government’s response to COVID-19 and the plan to safely restart, reopen and renew the housing market.
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First published.
Time updated
7:30pm, 13 May 2020
Awarding qualifications in summer 2020
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Information for schools, students and parents on how GCSE, AS, A level, vocational and technical qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2020.
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Guidance for Centres – The awarding of vocational and technical qualifications, and other general qualifications, in summer 2020 added.
Time updated
12:00pm, 14 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): local death management
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Statutory guidance for local authorities in England on Schedule 28 to the Coronavirus Act, which provides powers to support local and national death management.
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Added templates for local authorities.
Time updated
12:07pm, 14 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 a link to NIBSC announcement on antibody research reagent which is now available for COVID-19.
Time updated
12:12pm, 14 May 2020
Critical workers who can access schools or educational settings
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List of critical workers (key workers) who can send their children to school or other educational settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Updated to reflect that children of critical workers are encouraged to attend school, and to reflect plans for wider opening of schools from 1 June, at the earliest. Updated information defining vulnerable children, in line with existing guidance, for the purpose of continued education.
Time updated
3:23pm, 14 May 2020
Attestation forms for travel to and within France
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Information for UK nationals about which attestation form to use when travelling to and within France during the coronavirus (COVID-19) decree.
Change made
Updated rules following French government announcements
Time updated
4:28pm, 14 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): charter for safe working practice
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A Charter, co-produced by the government and the Home Building Federation, committing signatories to safe working whilst COVID-19 remains prevalent.
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5:05pm, 14 May 2020
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 14 May 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP and Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.
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5:13pm, 14 May 2020
Transport Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 14 May 2020
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Describing how the time during lockdown has been used to fix and upgrade road and rail infrastructure, including plans to help the economy bounce back.
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6:02pm, 14 May 2020
Preparing for the wider opening of schools from 1 June
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A planning guide for primary school leaders to help prepare them to open their schools for more pupils during the coronavirus outbreak.
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6:38pm, 14 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings
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Guidance and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) in educational settings for staff, parents and carers, pupils and students.
Change made
Added ‘Preparing for the wider opening of schools from 1 June’.
Time updated
6:39pm, 14 May 2020
Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care
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Preventing and controlling infection, including the use of PPE, in education, childcare and children’s social care settings during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Time updated
7:06pm, 14 May 2020
Actions for FE colleges and providers during the coronavirus outbreak
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Guidance for further education (FE) providers on maintaining education and skills training, changes to funding arrangements, data collections and assessment.
Change made
Guidance updated to provide further information to plan for wider opening, including what to consider and steps to take when planning increased attendance. Other updates include vulnerable young people, safeguarding and mental health support.
Time updated
7:39pm, 14 May 2020
70 million face masks for NHS and care workers through new industry deal
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More than 70 million face masks will be manufactured in the UK and delivered to frontline health and care workers following an agreement with a global technology company.
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First published.
Time updated
12:01am, 15 May 2020
Government announces roadmap taskforces
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New ministerial-led taskforces have been set up to plan how closed sectors can reopen safely.
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First published.
Time updated
9:52am, 13 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): hospital discharge service requirements
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Sets out how health and care systems and providers should change their discharging arrangements and the provision of community support during the coronavirus situation.
Change made
Added 3 new documents: ‘What you need to know about leaving hospital – Easy Read leaflet’, ‘When you leave hospital to go home – Easy Read leaflet’ and ‘Leaving hospital to go to a care home – Easy Read leaflet’.
Time updated
12:32pm, 13 May 2020
Procurement Policy Note 02/20: Supplier relief due to COVID-19
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This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak.
Change made
Added Procurement Policy Notice (PPN) 02/20: Supplier relief due to COVID-19 – additional sector guidance for state funded schools
Time updated
1:06pm, 13 May 2020
Actions for FE colleges and providers during the coronavirus outbreak
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Guidance for further education (FE) providers on maintaining education and skills training, changes to funding arrangements, data collections and assessment.
Change made
Added Procurement Policy Notice (PPN) 02/20: Supplier relief due to COVID-19 – additional post 16 educational sector guidance.
Time updated
1:06pm, 13 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings
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Guidance and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) in educational settings for staff, parents and carers, pupils and students.
Change made
Added both Actions for FE colleges and providers during the coronavirus outbreak and Procurement Policy Note 02/20: Supplier relief due to COVID-19 under Finance and administration.
Time updated
1:06pm, 13 May 2020
How tests and testing kits for coronavirus (COVID-19) work
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The different types of tests and testing kits for COVID-19, and the specifications for manufacturers.
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First published.
Time updated
2:19pm, 13 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.
Change made
Linked to new guidance on how tests and testing kits for coronavirus (COVID-19) work in the ‘Medical Devices’ section. This replaces previous guidance on COVID-19 tests. It includes an explanation of how the different testing kits work, the specification industry need to follow and how to apply for exemptions.
Time updated
2:28pm, 13 May 2020
Slides to accompany coronavirus press conference: 13 May 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP and Dr Jenny Harries.
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First published.
Time updated
5:22pm, 13 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): business support grant funding – guidance for local authorities
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Guidance for local authorities setting out details of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF).
Change made
We’ve added guidance on the Local Authority Discretionary Fund.
Time updated
5:57pm, 13 May 2020