The government updates below are edited to ease reference. A full copy is available by contacting the Clerk via email clerk@harlington-pc.gov.uk
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus cases in the UK: daily updated statistics
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The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, cases and deaths in the UK.
Eight reasons to Shop Local this week to help the high street bounce back
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Government urges shoppers to visit their local high street and support businesses during Shop Local Week.
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Community Infrastructure Levy guidance
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In response to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), MHCLG has published guidance for local authorities on Community Infrastructure Levy matters.
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Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.
The fairest possible way to recognise students’ achievements this year – by Roger Taylor, Chair
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Article by Ofqual Chair, as first published in Sunday Telegraph 9 August 2020.
NHS Test and Trace service to strengthen regional contact tracing
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NHS Test and Trace and Public Health England will extend its partnership with local authorities to reach more people testing positive and their contacts.
COVID-19: background information
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Information on COVID-19 including epidemiology, virology and clinical features.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance
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Find guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) for health and social care settings, other non-clinical settings, and for the general public.
NHS Test and Trace statistics (England): 23 July to 29 July 2020
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Experimental statistics for weeks 1 to 9 of NHS Test and Trace contact tracing in England.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors
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List of countries and territories from where you can travel to England and may not have to self-isolate.
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The Dairy Response Fund 2020 provides support to eligible dairy farmers in England who produce cows’ milk. They can apply for a one-off payment.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses
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The latest information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read this page for regular updates.
HM Treasury coronavirus (COVID-19) business loan scheme statistics
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HMT management information about the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS), Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) and Future Fund Scheme.
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.
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.
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Advice on vocational and technical qualifications, and other general qualifications.
Individuals you can claim for who are not employees
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Find out if you can claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for individuals who are not employees.
Assessment and procurement of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests
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How the government assesses offers of COVID-19 tests from developers for procurement and use in the UK.
COVID-19: guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic
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Guidance for managing a funeral during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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.
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.
Claim money back through the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
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Find out how to claim the reimbursement for discounts given to diners with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
United Kingdom supports the implementation of protocols against COVID-19 in municipal markets
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The British Embassy and AGEXPORT are working together to prevent the spread of the virus and to mitigate the risk of infection in 10 mayoralties in the country.
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.
COVID-19: review of disparities in risks and outcomes
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Review into how different factors have affected COVID-19 risk and outcomes.
Transport to school and other places of education: autumn term 2020
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What local authorities will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term.
Coronavirus and the impact on output in the UK economy: June 2020
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An analysis of monthly growth for the production and services industries between May 2020 and June 2020, highlighting the impact from the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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The measures to protect students and universities during the coronavirus outbreak, including temporary student number controls and additional places.
Education plans from September 2020
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Guidance for education providers about Ofsted’s phased return to inspection.
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.
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 every Wednesday.
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
Response to the Secretary of State’s announcement of 12 August 2020
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Ofqual responds to the statement by the Secretary of State for Education about 2020 results.
Responsibility for autumn exams
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A guide for schools and colleges on who should enter students for autumn exams. It also explains the support DfE is giving for sites, invigilators and exam fees.
COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
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Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
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Guidance for contacts of a person with a positive test result for coronavirus (COVID-19) who do not live with that person.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing data methodology
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Information on the data sources and methodology used to provide the daily statistics on coronavirus testing.
REACT-2 study of coronavirus antibodies: June 2020 results
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Results of real-time assessment of community transmission – prevalence of coronavirus (COVID-19) antibodies in June 2020.
Largest home antibody testing programme for COVID-19 publishes findings
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Findings published by Imperial College London today suggest that 6% of the population in England, around 3.4 million people, have been infected with COVID-19.
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 13 August 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.
Student guide to post-16 qualification results: summer 2020
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A guide for those receiving qualification results in England this summer.
Coronavirus and the economic impacts on the UK: 13 August 2020
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New experimental data on the UK economy detailing the impact on businesses from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Data is from the Business Impact of Coronavirus Survey; a 2-weekly survey designed to estimate the impact over the previous 2 weeks and the expectations for the following 2 weeks.
Requirements for the calculation of results in summer 2020
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Requirements and guidance to exam boards in relation to the calculation of results to be issued for general qualifications in summer 2020.
Student guide to appeals and malpractice or maladministration complaints: summer 2020
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A guide for those receiving qualification results in England this summer.
Analysis of Level 3 and Level 4 VTQs in spring and summer 2020
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Report into the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on awarding of vocational and technical qualifications in 2020.
Awarding GCSE, AS & A levels in summer 2020: interim report
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Report into the grading of GCSE, AS, A level, advanced extension awards and extended project qualifications in summer 2020.
Letter to heads of admissions, higher education – 7 August 2020
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Letter from Sally Collier to heads of admissions at universities and colleges regarding summer 2020 results.
Domestic abuse: get help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Standing side by side, we’ll build back better than ever
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s article in the Belfast Telegraph newspaper.
COVID-19: supervised toothbrushing programmes
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Infection control guidance for supervised toothbrushing programmes in early years and school settings
Mauritania: call for proposals to enhance COVID-19 response
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The British Embassy Nouakchott announces a call for project proposals under the FCO’s COVID-19 Enabling Fund.
Calculate how much you can claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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Calculate how much you have to pay your furloughed employees for hours on furlough, how much you can claim for employer NICs and pension contributions and how much you can claim back.
Check if you can claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (‘furlough’) due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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).
Test and Trace service reaches more than 250,000 people since launch
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New NHS Test and Trace app begins trial phase, as latest statistics show the service is consistently reaching the majority of people testing positive and their contacts.
Induction for newly qualified teachers during the coronavirus outbreak
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Guidance about changes to newly qualified teacher (NQT) induction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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.
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.
COVID-19: impacts on health – reports and tools
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National reports and tool to support the monitoring of the direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on the population.
Excess mortality in English regions
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Excess mortality by English region; broken down by age, sex, upper tier local authority, ethnic group, level of deprivation, cause of death and place of death.
Young carers and young adult carers: providing care during coronavirus
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Guidance and information for people under the age of 25 who are providing care for someone during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Testing and contact tracing in the UK: summary of data
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A summary of the data available on testing and contract tracing in the UK.
Staying alert and safe (social distancing)
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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.
Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own
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This page explains when to wear a face covering and how to make one.
Prime Minister announces stronger enforcement measures as easements resume
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The Government has announced a series of tough new enforcement measures targeting the most serious breaches of social distancing restrictions.
Meeting people from outside your household
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How you can see people that you do not live with while protecting yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19).
UK government secures new COVID-19 vaccines and backs global clinical trial
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UK citizens will receive early access to 90 million doses of 2 COVID-19 vaccine candidates should they prove safe and effective.
Coronavirus: driving theory tests
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Theory tests have restarted in England, Scotland and Wales – find out what to expect when you take your test.
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 and timescales.
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Check when driving tests and motorcycle tests restart in England, Scotland and Wales, and find out what changes to expect when you take your test.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for people in England with animals
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Advice for pet owners and livestock keepers on looking after the welfare of animals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This advice applies to England only.
Scientific evidence supporting the government response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Evidence considered by 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.
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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.
Check if you can get Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Find out about temporary changes that may affect you if you’re applying for, or already getting, Tax-Free Childcare or 30 hours free childcare.
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.
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.
Self-isolating after returning to the UK: your employment rights
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Guidance for employees and employers on self-isolating after returning to the UK.