Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Information about individuals that are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable to coronavirus in England. How has their health condition, healthcare and mental health changed since being advised to shield? Are they, and those they live with, following guidance and what support is helping, or is needed, to help shield?
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First published.
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9:30am, 29 June 2020
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill receives royal assent
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New measures will help to relieve the burden on businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Other measures came into effect on Saturday 27 June with secondary legislation. We’ll publish more guidance for private companies and other company types in due course.
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9:32am, 29 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer transport guidance for operators
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Safer working principles and risk assessment for transport operators and organisations.
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Social distancing guidance updated.
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9:53am, 29 June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
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Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Social distancing guidance updated.
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9:53am, 29 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.
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Updated order limits.
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10:00am, 29 June 2020
Shielding update: letter to patients, 22 June 2020
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Translations and accessible formats of a letter from the government sent to patients who are shielding.
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First published.
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10:26am, 29 June 2020
Making traffic regulation orders during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Assistance and clarifying information regarding the traffic orders procedure regulations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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11:13am, 29 June 2020
Prime Minister’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 23 June 2020
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference on 23 June 2020.
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First published.
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11:19am, 29 June 2020
Get technology support for children and schools during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Guidance for local authorities, academy trusts and schools on how to get digital devices, internet access and support to provide remote education and access to children’s social care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Updated with various clarifications, including emphasising that devices are for education and social care, adding information on protecting children and young people online, and linking to guidance on loaning or gifting devices.
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11:53am, 29 June 2020
Major changes to insolvency law come into force
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The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act has received Royal Assent and came into force on 26 June 2020.
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12:06pm, 29 June 2020
Dstl release research on stability of COVID-19 in the air
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Dstl research on the stability of the COVID-19 virus in the air also supports the scientific advice provided to the Government on COVID-19 control measures
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First published.
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12:11pm, 29 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.
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12:27pm, 29 June 2020
HMCTS telephone and video hearings during coronavirus outbreak
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Information about how HMCTS will use telephone and video technology during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Updated listing information for War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber, Asylum Support Tribunal and Social Security and Child Support Tribunal.
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12:59pm, 29 June 2020
Coronavirus: MOTs due from 30 March 2020
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Your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT expiry date will be extended by 6 months if it’s due between 30 March 2020 and 31 July 2020.
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Added information that MOT extensions will only be applied for MOTs due between 30 March 2020 and 31 July 2020. Added information on what to do if your MOT is due on or after 1 August 2020.
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1:48pm, 29 June 2020
Mandatory MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1 August
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Move will help ensure that vehicles are kept safe to drive.
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First published.
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1:52pm, 29 June 2020
Genuine HMRC contact and recognising phishing emails and texts
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Find out how to recognise when contact from HMRC is genuine, and how to recognise phishing or bogus emails and text messages.
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The following sections have been updated 1.2 Goverment support for self-employed people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) – survey results and 3.5 Tax credits – SMS campaign.
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2:13pm, 29 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
Changes for 29 June published.
Time updated
2:34pm, 29 June 2020
Disapplication notice: school inspections legislation changes
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Secretary of State for Education issues a third notice about changes to state-funded school inspections requirements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Added a third notice for July 2020.
Time updated
2:54pm, 29 June 2020
Disapplication notice: school attendance legislation changes
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Secretary of State for Education issues a third notice to disapply offences for non-attendance in schools during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Added a third notice covering July 2020.
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2:54pm, 29 June 2020
Modification notice: education, health and care plans legislation changes
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Secretary of State for Education issues a third notice to modify the duty relating to education, health and care (EHC) plans during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Added a third notice for July 2020.
Time updated
2:54pm, 29 June 2020
Modification notice: school registration legislation changes
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Secretary of State for Education issues a third notice to modify pupil registration requirements when providing education on a temporary basis during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
Added a third notice for July 2020.
Time updated
2:54pm, 29 June 2020
Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the UK
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The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the UK.
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Updated daily figures.
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2:58pm, 29 June 2020
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Guidance on temporary changes to special educational needs and disability legislation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Guidance updated to reflect the issue by the Secretary of State of a further notice, relating to the month of July 2020.
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3:21pm, 29 June 2020
Video enabled criminal hearings: guidance for defence practitioners
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Guidance for defence practitioners when participating in video enabled criminal hearings.
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Overview and defence practitioner’s responsibilities updated.
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3:40pm, 29 June 2020
Easing coronavirus health measures at the UK border
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Exempting passengers from self-isolation requirements in certain circumstances on arrival in the UK.
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First published.
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4:21pm, 29 June 2020
Regulatory status of equipment being used to help prevent coronavirus (COVID-19)
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There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
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Added explanations about the regulations around face coverings.
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4:36pm, 29 June 2020
Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations during the COVID-19 pandemic
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List of manufacturers and their medical devices which have been granted an exemption by the MHRA
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4:55pm, 29 June 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 page on ‘Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations during the COVID-19 pandemic’, in the ‘Medical devices’ section.
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4:59pm, 29 June 2020
Local action to tackle coronavirus
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Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about local measures to deal with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Leicester.
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First published.
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9:47pm, 29 June 2020
More firms can now benefit from the Future Fund
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More start-ups and innovative firms will be able to apply for investment from the government’s Future Fund from today (Tuesday 30 June).
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First published.
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12:15am, 30 June 2020