Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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
Wedding services: coronavirus (COVID-19), cancellations and refunds
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Statement setting out the CMA’s views on how the law operates in relation to contracts for wedding services affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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 exam fees, sites and invigilators.
Guidance for schools: coronavirus (COVID-19)
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What school leaders, teachers and school staff need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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.
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Our proposals for extending the Extraordinary Regulatory Framework.
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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: How to help safely
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Across the UK people are playing their part and providing essential support to their friends and family who are in isolation.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing guidance for employers
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Guidance for employers and third-party healthcare providers on the regulations and legal obligations of running testing programmes.
Update on new social distancing rules
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Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about new social distancing rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Call for tender: rebuilding better: opportunities and risks in the context of COVID-19
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The British Embassy to France is seeking (a) partner organisation(s) to deliver an innovative and exciting research project.
COVID-19: guidance for food businesses
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Advice for food businesses in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
Providing school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Guidance for schools and local authorities on school meals arrangements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
UK champions green recovery after COVID-19 pandemic
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Opinion piece by Tom Hill, Department for International Trade Country Director in Zimbabwe, on the UK’s work on climate change in Zimbabwe, ahead of COP26.
Government sets out comprehensive support for renters this winter
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Renters affected by coronavirus will continue to be supported over autumn and winter through comprehensive measures.
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.
Overview of adult social care guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Information for adult social care providers on COVID-19 guidance and support.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey pilot: England and Wales, 11 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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for people receiving direct payments
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Advice for people who buy care and support through a direct payment, as well as local authorities, clinical commissioning groups and those who provide care and support.
Businesses urged to prepare for NHS COVID-19 app
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Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas and other venues across England and Wales are being urged to download QR codes to prepare for public rollout of new app.
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.
UK Government invests in Covid research at St Andrews University
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UK Government funded project at St Andrews University to test different surfaces and coatings for their effectiveness in killing the Covid-19 virus.
Education plans from September 2020
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Guidance for education providers about Ofsted’s phased return to inspection.
Steps to take before calculating your claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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Find out what steps you need to take before you calculate how much you can claim for furloughed and flexibly furloughed employees.
Closing certain businesses and venues in England
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Guidance on the closure of certain businesses and venues as part of further social distancing measures, and on the further easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in July and August 2020.
Package of support for students who have to defer their studies
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Details on a range of opportunities to gain new skills, undertake work placements, additional learning and career development support.
COVID-19: Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships
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Guidance for people planning to get married or form a civil partnership in England.
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