Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Environment Agency waterways: Coronavirus (Covid-19) update
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Guidance for users of all Environment Agency waterways, including the River Thames, Anglian waterways and the Upper Medway Navigation.
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Environment Agency waterways: coronavirus (Covid-19) update 5 June 2020 and accompanying flyer added.
Time updated
8:00am, 15 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): scientific evidence supporting the UK government response
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The national and global response to the spread of COVID-19 continues to develop quickly and our collective knowledge of the virus is growing by the second.
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We have updated the list of evidence provided to SAGE with 36 new papers.
Time updated
9:30am, 15 June 2020
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Information to help bereaved families, friends or next of kin make important decisions.
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Addition of translated versions of ‘What to do when someone dies during the COVID-19 pandemic’.
Time updated
11:57am, 15 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to the retail sector
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Letter from the Minister for Small Business, Consumers & Labour Markets, Paul Scully, to those working in retail.
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First published.
Time updated
12:49pm, 15 June 2020
Reservists returning to civilian work eligible for government support schemes
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Military reservists will be able to access the government’s self employment scheme and those returning to work in the coming months will be eligible for the job retention scheme, the Chancellor announced today (15 June).
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First published.
Time updated
1:09pm, 15 June 2020
Guidance for prospective students
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SLC issues guidance for prospective students and answers common questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Change made
Added information for part-time undergraduate and postgraduate Master’s students.
Time updated
1:16pm, 15 June 2020
Psychological first aid in emergencies training for frontline staff and volunteers
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Staff and volunteers at the forefront of the national coronavirus response across England will be able to access a new Psychological First Aid training course from today.
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First published.
Time updated
1:17pm, 15 June 2020
Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus.
Change made
The YouTube video for ‘Running your business through the coronavirus pandemic’ has been updated.
Time updated
1:30pm, 15 June 2020
Preparing for the wider opening of schools from 1 June
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Planning guides for school leaders to help them prepare to open their schools for more pupils during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Added information to ‘Planning guide for primary schools’ on how primary schools can use flexibility to welcome back additional pupils this term. Added information to ‘Guidance for secondary school provision from 15 June 2020’ about how secondary schools can now welcome year 10 and year 12 pupils in for some face-to-face support and where possible, invite pupils in other year groups in for a meeting this term.
Time updated
1:44pm, 15 June 2020
COVID-19: background information
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Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features.
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Updated global case numbers.
Time updated
1:48pm, 15 June 2020
PPE portal: how to order emergency personal protective equipment
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Healthcare providers can order additional personal protective equipment (PPE) through the portal to top up their existing supplies for COVID-19 in an emergency.
Change made
Updated with increased order limits for type IIR masks.
Time updated
1:51pm, 15 June 2020
NHS test and trace: workplace guidance
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Guidance on the NHS test and trace service for employers, businesses and workers.
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Updated the guidance for employers about multiple coronavirus outbreaks in the workplace.
Time updated
1:53pm, 15 June 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.
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We have added additional wording to clarify that we would not normally expect adults to be included in the cohort returning to on-site delivery from 15 June and that providers can offer all learners under 19 years old a face-to-face meeting before the end of term, where it would be beneficial. We have also added information on the date traineeship flexibilities run from, supported internships, awarding of vocational qualifications and additional case studies in the toolkit for engaging vulnerable young people.
Time updated
2:00pm, 15 June 2020
Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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Find out which employees you can put on furlough and claim for through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Change made
Added Welsh translation.
Time updated
2:11pm, 15 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): looking after people who lack mental capacity
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Guidance for health and social care staff who are caring for, or treating, a person who lacks the relevant mental capacity.
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Added Welsh translations of main guidance document, annex A and annex B.
Time updated
3:38pm, 15 June 2020
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Letters from Gareth Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) about restarting instruction and tests.
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First published.
Time updated
4:37pm, 15 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents
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This is advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus.
Change made
Updated information on Service and Support Centres, English language tests, and 90 day validity of replacement visas.
Time updated
4:39pm, 15 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.
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Updated figures.
Time updated
4:41pm, 15 June 2020
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vehicles – Updated to reflect industry feedback, removal of coverage of taxis as superseded by additional guidance issued by Department for Transport, guidance on test and trace service, guidance on safer travel and to provide guidance on managing security risks.
Time updated
4:44pm, 15 June 2020
Courts and tribunals tracker list during coronavirus outbreak
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This page holds a tracker list of open, staffed and suspended courts during the coronavirus outbreak. It will be regularly updated.
Change made
tracker list updated.
Time updated
4:58pm, 15 June 2020
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Theory tests are currently suspended to 3 July 2020 due to coronavirus – but you can apply for an emergency theory test if you’re a critical worker.
Change made
Updated to confirm that theory tests are currently suspended up to and including 3 July 2020.
Time updated
5:03pm, 15 June 2020
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Driving tests are currently suspended due to coronavirus – but you can apply for an emergency test if you’re a critical worker.
Change made
Updated to confirm that driving tests are still suspended, and that rescheduled dates given for car driving tests will not go ahead – you will be asked to go online and choose a suitable date and time when driving tests can restart.
Time updated
5:04pm, 15 June 2020
Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 15 June 2020
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Press conference slides and datasets used by The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP.
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First published.
Time updated
5:04pm, 15 June 2020
Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences
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Slides, datasets and transcripts from press conferences at 10 Downing Street in response to coronavirus.
Change made
Addition of slides and datasets for 15 June.
Time updated
5:05pm, 15 June 2020
Closing certain businesses and venues in England
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This document provides guidance on the closure of certain businesses and venues as part of further social distancing measures.
Change made
Guidance updated to reflect current regulations.
Time updated
5:06pm, 15 June 2020
Part time students in Wales can apply now for student finance
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SLC has launched its student finance application service for part time students in Wales.
Change made
Added translation
Time updated
5:07pm, 15 June 2020
Foreign Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 15 June 2020
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 15 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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First published.
Time updated
5:34pm, 15 June 2020
Business Secretary leads economic recovery roundtables
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Business Secretary Alok Sharma chaired a series of economic recovery roundtables that brought together businesses, business representative organisations, regulators and leading academics.
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First published.
Time updated
6:38pm, 15 June 2020
COVID-19: how to work safely in domiciliary care in England
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A resource for those working in domiciliary care providing information on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Updated ‘Personal protective equipment (PPE): a resource for care workers delivering homecare (domiciliary care) in England’ document to provide important updates as set out on page 2.
Time updated
7:44pm, 15 June 2020
COVID-19: how to work safely in care homes
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Guidance for those working in care homes providing information on how to work safely during this period of sustained transmission of COVID-19.
Change made
Updated ‘How to work safely in care homes’ document to provide important updates as set out on page 2.
Time updated
7:48pm, 15 June 2020
Government-funded Imperial College COVID-19 vaccine moves into first human trials
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Clinical researchers will begin human trials of a new coronavirus vaccine developed by researchers at Imperial College London.
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First published.
Time updated
10:00pm, 15 June 2020