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Coronavirus (COVID-19) roundup - 8 Sep 20
Catch up on the latest data and analysis related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on our economy and society.
Headline figures
- The number of deaths involving COVID-19 registered in England and Wales in the week ending 28 August 2020 (Week 35) was 101 (1.1% of all deaths in that week). Analysis | Data
- The percentage of adults in Great Britain that said their well-being was being affected... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:17 by Jon Chitty
Daily update from GOV.UK. Coronavirus (COVID-19) 30 Aug 20
Government advice on home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Page summary
This guidance applies to people moving into homes in England, whether as owner-occupiers, private or social renters.
Change made
Updated guidance to include information on face coverings, shielding and repossessions.
Time updated
9:00am, 29 August 2020
COVID-19 and renting: guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:10 by Jon Chitty
Daily update from GOV.UK - 28 Aug 20
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.
Change made
Data updated as of 23 August 2020.
Time updated
8:57am, 27 August 2020
Coronavirus and the economic impacts on the UK: 27 August 2020
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New experimental... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:27 by Jon Chitty
Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
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.
Change made
Information about the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme has been removed.
Time updated
2:17pm, 24 August 2020
Posted: Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:41 by Jon Chitty
Update - reopening of schools
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers on schools and childcare reopening
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Statement from the Chief Medical Officers and Deputy Chief Medical Officers of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales on the evidence of risks and benefits to health from schools and childcare settings reopening.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
11:26am, 23 August 2020
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:13 by Jon Chitty
More than half a billion pounds to help people return home from hospital
More than half a billion pounds to help people return home from hospital
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People needing additional follow-on care after being discharged from hospital will be supported by a £588 million fund to cover adult social care or the immediate costs of care in their own home.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
5:31pm, 21 August 2020
Posted: Sat, 22 Aug 2020 20:11 by Jon Chitty
HSE Weekly Digest eBulletin - 20 Aug 20
Welcome to the HSE Weekly Digest eBulletin
This week's digest contains the latest health and safety news and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19).
We have information and guidance on home working safely with display screen equipment, and a chance to help improve the HSE website. There are also links to details of recent enforcement activity and details of current job vacancies.
For all the latest updates... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:16 by Jon Chitty
Daily update from GOV.UK. Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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.
Change made
Updated the list of exemptions which will not count towards the SNC level in the introduction of temporary student number controls in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) document.
Time updated... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:07 by Jon Chitty
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 6 August 2020
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 6 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.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
9:30am, 6 August 2020
Posted: Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:40 by Jon Chitty
Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses
Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses
Page summary
The latest information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read this page for regular updates.
Change made
Update CS Mid Tier information following 31 July deadline, and including reference to 31 August exception process deadline; removal of CS small grants... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:39 by Jon Chitty
