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This paper is up to date as of 3 July 2020.
This paper sets out when official statistics which reflect the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak on the labour market will be released, and summarises timely data from a range of sources which provide an indication of the situation in the meantime.…
This Commons Library briefing paper describes the law enforcing the UK’s coronavirus lockdown. It discusses police enforcement of the lockdown and legal commentary of the lockdown rules. …
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This short briefing addresses some key issues and FAQs in relation to schools and the Coronavirus outbreak…
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The magnitude of the recession caused by the coronavirus outbreak is now more evident.…
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To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).…
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In a worst-case scenario, up to one-fifth of UK employees may be absent from work during the coronavirus outbreak. This would have significant economic impacts in the UK. This briefing provides information on the various sources of support for businesses affected. …
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This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses business closure and re-opening across the UK. It considered which businesses were required to close under the four lockdown regulations and how each of the four nations are lifting these regulations. As well as looking at which businesses can re-open it outlines the steps that they must take to do so safely.…
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This paper provides brief information in response to some key questions regarding the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on separated families, maintenance arrangements and access to children.
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This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of key issues facing the NHS and social care services during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, and links to official UK and international guidance and data. It also lists other reliable sources of information in the health and social care sector, including comment from organisations representing patients, staff and service providers. First published on 7 April 2020, this briefing paper was last updated on 30 June 2020.…
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A Commons Library briefing paper collating data on the number of applications and total support provided under the Government coronavirus business support schemes. …
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This Insight looks at the effectiveness of responses to coronavirus in Rwanda and Tanzania and the wider political and economic impacts.…
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This Insight maps the main trends in coronavirus policy to date among developing countries. …
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The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.…
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This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of recent changes to the law on abortion in Northern Ireland. It covers the changes that were introduced by the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019, as well as the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020. …
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This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses issues relating to returning to work following the publication of the Government’s Covid-19 recovery plan. It provides an overview of relevant health and safety law and a discussion of recent Government guidance on working safely in the context of Covid-19. It also includes a discussion of the positions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. …
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This briefing paper explains measures the Government has put in place during the coronavirus outbreak to assist households to retain their homes and to enable local authorities to tackle the specific challenges faced by rough sleepers. The paper is being updated regularly to take account of new developments. …
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