Coronavirus (COVID-19)
PHE data series on deaths in people with COVID-19: technical summary
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Summary of the PHE data series on deaths in people with COVID-19, outlining what the changes mean and how the data compare to other COVID-19 death data series.
COVID-19: reducing transmission – what you can do to help
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Advice on how you can help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
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Advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Coronavirus: driver and rider trainer guidance
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Guidance for driving instructors and motorcycle trainers about the restart of driver and rider training and tests, including working safely
COVID-19: guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing
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Advice and information on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Find out what changes to expect when you take your test.
DVLA Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
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Our online services have not been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are running as normal.
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer air travel for passengers
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How to travel safely in airports and on aircraft during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer aviation guidance for operators
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Safer travel and working principles for airports and aviation operators.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): General Aviation
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Guidance on General Aviation (GA) flying during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus and the economic impacts on UK: weighted estimates
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New experimental data on the UK economy detailing the impact on businesses from the coronavirus (COVID-19).This article introduced weighted BICS data for the first time and provides details on the method and differences with the unweighted estimates from previous BICS releases.
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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Find out what you can and cannot do if you live, work or travel in Bolton.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Meeting with others safely (social distancing)
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Information on meeting with others safely.
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The most important thing we can do is to stay alert, control the virus, and in doing so, save lives.
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
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Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak.
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The UK’s International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace
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Organisations in certain sectors should collect details and maintain records of staff, customers and visitors on their premises to support NHS Test and Trace.
Coronavirus antibody home test kit: taking a blood sample
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Guidance and video to help you do your antibody test correctly, post your sample and get your results.
Reopening High Streets Safely Fund guidance
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Guidance to help local authorities and partners to deliver activities supported through the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund.
High temperatures forecast for parts of England prompts heat-health warning
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Public Health England issues reminder to check up on vulnerable people in hot weather.
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 daily for the return to school period.
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 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.
Educational psychologists: support for coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery
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The Department for Education wants to build temporary educational psychologist capacity in England to support schools and colleges returning in September.
Local COVID-19 outbreaks: lessons learnt and good practice
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The report of Dame Mary Ney’s rapid stocktake of lessons learnt from the Leicester City/Leicestershire experience of responding to a local surge in COVID-19 cases.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): antibody testing
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Information about the government’s coronavirus antibody testing programme. Antibody tests are to check whether a person has had the virus.
Making a support bubble with another household
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How you can safely expand the group of people you have close contact with during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): kits for schools and FE providers
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Guidance for schools and further education (FE) providers on the initial supply of coronavirus (COVID-19) home testing kits for pupils, teachers and staff.
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This guidance is designed to enable the safe reopening of places of worship for a broader range of activities and includes a checklist for special religious services and gatherings.
UN Human Rights Council 45: statement for the Interactive Dialogue on COVID-19
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The UK’s International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue on COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on the phased return of sport and recreation
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Guidance for the public, providers of outdoor sport facilities, elite athletes, personal trainers and coaches on the phased return of sport and recreation.
PPE deliveries (England): 7 September to 13 September 2020
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Experimental statistics showing the latest number of personal protective equipment (PPE) items distributed for use by health and social care services in England.
Keeping court and tribunal buildings safe, secure and clean
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This page provides details about security, cleaning and social-distancing arrangements in court and tribunal buildings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Going to a court or tribunal during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Use this guide if you’ve been asked to attend a hearing in person at a court or tribunal during the coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals planning and preparation
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This page provides advice and guidance for all court and tribunal users during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and will be updated when new advice is available.
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. The list also includes manufacturers whose exemption expired or was cancelled. This information will be listed for 2 months after expiry or cancellation.
Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April.
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A summary of attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020.
UN Human Rights Council 45: statement under Item 2 – General Debate
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The UK’s International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Item 2 General Debate commenting on Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Vietnam, Belarus, Iran and DPRK
Extra funding for service charities as veterans’ support is stepped up
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Today the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the MOD have announced that 100 UK Armed Forces charities will benefit from nearly £6-million of extra funding to support serving personnel, veterans and their families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): how to self-isolate when you travel to the UK
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Sets out how to self-isolate when you arrive in the UK. You will not be allowed to leave the place you’re staying for the first 14 days you’re in the UK.
Domestic abuse safe accommodation: COVID-19 emergency support fund
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This prospectus provides prospective bidders with information on how to apply for funding and how the assessment process will work.
More domestic abuse charities to benefit from government funding boost
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A further 25 charities will receive a share of £1 million boost as part of the government’s £10 million emergency fund.
Pay Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grants back
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Find out how to pay all or some of your grant back if you’ve overclaimed, or if you do not need the grant and want to make a voluntary repayment.
Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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Claim for some of your employee’s wages if you have put them on furlough or flexible furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Taking Part 2019/20: statistical release
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The Taking Part Survey has run since 2005 and is the key evidence source for DCMS.
Taking Part Web Panel Data: Engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Estimates of cultural, digital and sporting engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic
Check if you can claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
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If you’re an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to claim back employees’ coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
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The UK’s Counsellor for Human Rights, Matthew Forman, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary forms of Slavery
COVID-19: infection prevention and control (IPC)
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Guidance on infection prevention and control for COVID-19. Sustained community transmission is occurring across the UK.
Public health funerals: good practice guidance
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Non-statutory guidance for local authorities in England and Wales on public health funerals.
Vulnerable children and young people survey
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Summary of local authority survey in England to help understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on children’s social care.
Government extends support to stop business evictions this year
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Commercial tenants will be protected from the risk of eviction until the end of 2020 helping businesses to protect jobs.
COVID-19: guidance for commissioners and providers of services for people who use drugs or alcohol
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COVID-19 guidance for commissioners and service providers for those dependent on drugs or alcohol
Distance travelled for a coronavirus test in England: 1 September to 14 September 2020
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Information on the distance travelled for a coronavirus (COVID-19) test in England from 1 September to 14 September 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.
Guidance on searching for archaeological finds in England during COVID-19
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Guidance for members of the public (including metal-detectorists) searching for archaeological finds in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospital discharge service: policy and operating model
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Sets out how health and care systems should support the safe and timely discharge of people who no longer need to stay in hospital.
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The government has pledged £750 million to ensure VCSE can continue their vital work supporting the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including £200 million for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, along with an additional £150 million from dormant bank and building society accounts.
Early years providers, schools and colleges in the autumn term: translations for parents and carers
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Translations of the information for parents and carers about going back to schools, nurseries and colleges in the autumn term.
Guidance for full opening: special schools and other specialist settings
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What all special schools and other specialist settings will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term to support the return of children and young people with special education needs and disability (SEND).
274 councils set to receive housing support for vulnerable people
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The funding will provide interim accommodation and support as part of the government’s commitment to end rough sleeping.
Actions for FE colleges and providers during the coronavirus outbreak
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Sets out what further education (FE) providers need to know for the autumn term so that students of all ages can benefit from their education and training in full.
Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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What childcare services early years settings, childminders and local authorities need to provide during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
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What all schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term.
New measures to improve patient care ahead of winter
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A&Es in 25 hospitals will receive a share of £150 million in funding to upgrade, reduce overcrowding and improve infection control ahead of winter.
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 17 September 2020
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Early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created using rapid response surveys, novel data sources and experimental methods.
More than £500 million for social care to reduce coronavirus transmission over winter
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Care providers will be given an extra £546 million to bolster infection control and help protect residents and staff throughout winter.
Coronavirus tests booked or ordered by or for people under 20: 1 August to 10 September 2020
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Information about the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests booked or ordered by or for people aged under 20 from 1 August to 10 September.
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Experimental statistics for weeks 1 to 15 of NHS Test and Trace contact tracing in England and coronavirus testing (UK).
NHS Test and Trace statistics (England): methodology
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How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the contact-tracing data in its weekly reports.
Oral statement on coronavirus and the government’s plans for winter
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Oral statement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on coronavirus and the government’s plans to put us in the strongest possible position for this winter.
New Lighthouse Labs to boost NHS Test and Trace capacity
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Two new Lighthouse Labs in Newcastle and Bracknell will join the largest network of diagnostic testing facilities created in British history to help scale up testing capacity ahead of winter.
CMA acts to protect competition on UK-US airline routes
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Due to coronavirus, the CMA has imposed measures to protect competition on UK-US air routes while it investigates an agreement involving BA and American Airlines.
Stronger measures introduced in parts of the North East to tackle rising infection rates
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New restrictions will be introduced in parts of the north-east of England to curb rising infection rates.
Wider impacts of COVID-19 on health monitoring tool
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National monitoring tool that brings together metrics to assess the wider impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on health.
HMCTS weekly operational summary on courts and tribunals during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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This page provides a weekly summary of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service operational position during the coronavirus pandemic. We will aim to update this every Friday at 5pm.
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
Understanding the possession action process: guidance for landlords and tenants
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Guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rented sectors to explain the possession action process in the county courts in England and Wales.
DHSC: supplementary statistical data
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A list of supplementary statistical data published by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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The FCDO has a global advisory against ‘all but essential’ travel, but exempts destinations that no longer pose an unacceptably high risk for British travellers.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors
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List of countries, territories and regions from where you can travel to England and may not have to self-isolate.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested
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Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested.
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This privacy notice describes how the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will process personal data from venues and establishments to support contact tracing.
New plan to help protect care homes from coronavirus over winter
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A new adult social care winter plan will aim to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in care settings throughout the winter months.
Coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 18 September 2020
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Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey covering the period 9 to 13 September 2020 to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on people, households and communities in Great Britain.
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To provide updated estimates of mortality involving COVID-19 by disability status covering the period 2 March to 3 July 2020.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: September 2020
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Time series and statistics as at 31 July on the CJRS, including analysis by scheme size, sector, geography and on flexible furlough.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme statistics: September 2020
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The number of individuals claiming the SEISS grant up to 31 August 2020 by age, gender, industry sector and geography.
Deaths Registered in Northern Ireland – Week ending 11th September 2020
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Deaths Registered in Northern Ireland – Week ending 11th September 2020
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.
Daily Visitors to DCMS Sponsored Museums and Galleries
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These experimental statistics show the number of daily visits to DCMS sponsored museums and galleries. For final visitor figures, refer to the monthly report.
North East of England: local restrictions
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Find out what you can and cannot do if you live, work or travel in the affected areas.
Local restrictions: areas with an outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19)
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A list of areas with additional local restrictions. Includes information for local authorities, residents and workers about what to do and how to manage the outbreak.
Early years healthy development review: call for evidence
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Share your evidence to help inform a new review into improving health and development outcomes of babies and young children in England.
New parents urged to have their say on available early years support via new online questionnaire
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The review will consider the barriers that impact on early years development, including social and emotional factors, and early childhood experiences.
UN Human Rights Council 45: statement for the Urgent Debate on Belarus
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The UK’s Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas, Wendy Morton, delivered this statement during the urgent debate on Belarus.
Responsibility for autumn exams
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Guidance for schools and colleges on who should enter students for autumn exams, the health arrangements for exams and the support DfE is providing.
Kickstart Scheme: promotional materials
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Use these materials to promote the Kickstart Scheme to employers and potential job placement participants.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey pilot: England and Wales, 18 September 2020
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Results include estimates for England and for Wales. This survey is carried out in partnership with IQVIA, Oxford University and UK Biocentre.
National COVID-19 surveillance reports
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National COVID-19 surveillance reports, including weekly summary of findings monitored through various COVID-19 surveillance systems.
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Lancashire, Merseyside, Warrington and Halton escalated to areas of intervention, with new restrictions in Wolverhampton, Oadby and Wigston, and parts of Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale.
Courts and tribunals tracker list during coronavirus outbreak
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This page held a tracker list of open, staffed and suspended courts during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Paper prepared by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Office for National Statistics (ONS), Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) and Home Office (HO).
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Minutes and papers from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings held in August 2020.
Scientific evidence supporting the government response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Evidence considered by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
SPI-M-O: Combining COVID-19 short-term forecasts, 9 April 2020
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Paper on proposed methodologies for combining short-term forecasts.
SAGE 55 minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 3 September 2020
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Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fifty-fifth meeting.
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Minutes and papers from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings held in August 2020.
SAGE 53 minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 27 August 2020
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Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fifty-third meeting.
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Minutes and papers from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings held in April 2020.
SAGE 54 minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 1 September 2020
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Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fifty-fourth meeting.
SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on COVID-19, 2 September 2020
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
The R number and growth rate in the UK
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The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK.
SAGE 52 minutes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, 20 August 2020
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Record of the discussion that took place at SAGE’s fifty-second meeting.
SPI-M-O: Consensus statement on COVID-19, 26 August 2020
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Consensus statement from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, Operational sub-group (SPI-M-O) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
SPI-M-O: Combining COVID-19 model forecast intervals, 9 April 2020
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Paper on proposed methodologies for combining short-term forecasts.
Get tested at new coronavirus local testing site in Glasgow
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The new UK Government funded walk-through coronavirus testing facility will open today at Arc Sports Centre in Glasgow
UK Government Minister visits Inverness coronavirus testing site
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The drive-through site in Inverness is part of UK Government investment throughout Scotland to boost coronavirus testing capacity
Find someone to apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant on your behalf
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List of Kickstart Gateway organisations in England, Scotland and Wales who can apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant on behalf of a group of employers.
Kickstart Scheme employer contacts
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List of regional contacts for employers applying for a grant through the Kickstart Scheme.
Apply for a grant through the Kickstart Scheme
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If you are an employer looking to create jobs placements for young people, apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme.
Check if you can apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant on behalf of a group of employers
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If you are considering becoming a Kickstart gateway for a group of employers, check what your responsibilities will be and how you can apply.
Nearly 80,000 workers used flexible furlough in July in Scotland
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78,400 Scottish workers got back to work part-time in July according to new figures.
Armed forces charities funding
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Full funding awards for service charities from June.
“El Embajador” beer collaboration raises funds for soup kitchens
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The British Embassy in Asuncion and local craft brewery “The Hop” joined to create the beer “El Embajador” (The Ambassador), to raise funds for soup kitchens.
Emergency support instrument update
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The UK has secured £31 million in funding through the European Union’s mobility package to assist the UK’s coronavirus response.
NHS Test and Trace service in the workplace
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Guidance on the NHS Test and Trace service for employers, businesses and workers.
Travel advice: coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Guidance for British people travelling overseas during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Adult social care: coronavirus (COVID-19) winter plan 2020 to 2021
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The government’s ambitions for the sector and the challenges facing adult social care this winter.
Social Care Sector COVID-19 Support Taskforce: report on first phase of COVID-19 pandemic
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This report sets out the progress and learning from the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in informing advice and recommendations to government and the social care sector.
Adult social care winter plan: letter from Minister for Care to local authorities
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Letter from Helen Whateley, Minister for Care, to outline the expectations of local authorities in relation to the adult social care winter plan.