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.
New planning rules to protect our cultural heritage
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Theatres, concert halls and live music performance venues to be protected.
OPSS coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for business and local authorities
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Guidance on how OPSS is supporting businesses and local authorities and protecting consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): disposing of waste
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How to dispose of your personal or business waste, including face coverings and personal protective equipment (PPE), during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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.
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Guidance for schools and local authorities on providing vouchers to support pupils eligible for free school meals over the summer holiday period during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Taking exams during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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What schools, colleges and students need to know about cancelled GCSEs, AS and A levels and other qualifications in 2020, and the plans for taking future exams.Claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
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If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) use this scheme if you’re eligible to claim the grant.
Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
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If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant.
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Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.
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.
COVID-19: Home Office extraordinary funding for domestic abuse support services
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Guidance for the £2 million Home Office fund for domestic abuse charities affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Providing apprenticeships during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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This document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus grant funding: local authority payments to small and medium businesses
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Local authorities have received and distributed funding to support small and medium businesses in England during coronavirus.
Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July
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Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about plans to make face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July 2020.
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.
COVID-19: PHE laboratory assessments of molecular tests
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PHE has undertaken rapid assessments of commercially provided diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid detection with further evaluations ongoing.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme statistics: July 2020
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The number of individuals claiming the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant up to 30 June 2020 by age, gender, industry sector and geography.
Providing free school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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Guidance for schools and local authorities on free school meals arrangements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Largest testing programme for coronavirus publishes its initial findings
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Over 120,000 volunteers tested across England between 1 May and 1 June as part of the country’s largest study into coronavirus.
REACT-1 study of coronavirus transmission: May 2020 results
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Results of real-time assessment of community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) during May 2020.
Coronavirus: driving theory tests
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Theory tests have restarted in England – they will restart in Scotland on Wednesday 22 July 2020, and in Wales on Monday 3 August 2020.
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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: restarting driver and rider training and tests
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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.
COVID-19: guidance for the safe use of places of worship during the pandemic
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This guidance is designed to enable the safe reopening of places of worship for a broader range of activities.
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Added various foreign language versions: Arabic, Bengali, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, French, Gujarati, Polish, Portugese, Punjabi, Romanian, Somali, Urdu.
Time updated
12:57pm, 15 July 2020
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.
COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of council buildings
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Guidance for those managing council buildings.
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.
Government acts to protect jobs in every part of the UK
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Measures will protect the UK’s economy by preventing new burdens on business and provide certainty to support coronavirus recovery.
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Notification of issue relating to test kits produced by Randox laboratories
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 and the economic impacts on UK: 16 July 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.
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 16 July 2020
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Early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society, including online price changes data. These faster indicators are created using rapid response surveys, novel data sources and experimental methods.
Coronavirus support for business from outside government
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Public bodies, organisations and charities have produced additional resources that may be useful to employers and employees.
Higher education restructuring regime
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A scheme for higher education providers in England facing financial difficulties as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Help primary school children continue their education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Advice for parents and carers looking after primary school children.
Help children aged 2 to 4 to learn at home during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Advice for parents and carers of early years children who have not yet started school.
Supporting your children’s education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Information, guidance and support for parents and carers of children who are learning at home.
Help secondary school children continue their education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Advice for parents and carers supporting the home learning of secondary school children (year 7 to 11).
Help children with SEND continue their education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Advice for parents and carers looking after children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
COVID-19: number of outbreaks in care homes – management information
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Weekly number and percentage of care homes reporting a suspected or confirmed outbreak of COVID-19 to PHE by local authorities, regions and PHE centres.
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.
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.
Changes to the adoption and children regulations: coronavirus (COVID-19)
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We are seeking views on proposed changes to the Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.
Deaths involving COVID-19, England and Wales: June 2020
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Number of deaths registered each month in England and Wales, including deaths involving the coronavirus (COVID-19), by age, sex and region.
Coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 17 July 2020
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Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey covering the period 9 July to 12 July 2020 to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on people, households and communities in Great Britain.
NHS test and trace: how it works
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An overview of the NHS test and trace service, including what happens if you test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive.
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.
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.
Higher education: reopening buildings and campuses
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Guidance for higher education providers in England on when and how to reopen their campuses and buildings.
Containing and managing local coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks
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Guidance for local authorities and local decision-makers on containing and managing COVID-19 outbreaks at a local level.
COVID-19: Guidance for managing playgrounds and outdoor gyms
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Guidance for owners and operators of playgrounds and outdoor gyms to enable their use while minimising the transmission risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Important news and communications from the Department for Education (DfE) relating to governance in maintained schools and academy trusts in England.
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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.
Tests for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, 2 July 2020
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Paper prepared by academics.
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.
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
NHS Test and Trace statistics (England): 25 June to 1 July 2020
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Experimental statistics for weeks 1 to 5 of NHS Test and Trace contact tracing in England.
New powers and framework to help contain coronavirus (COVID-19) locally
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A new framework setting out how to manage COVID-19 outbreaks through the use of national and local expertise has been published by the government.
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).
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.
Local lockdown guidance for social distancing
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How you can see people you do not live with if there’s a local lockdown during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Local authority powers to impose restrictions under coronavirus regulations
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Supports the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No.3) Regulations 2020 that come into force on 18 July 2020.
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.