Coronavirus: Impact on the labour market
This paper tracks the evolving impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the labour market. …
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Diseases
Coronavirus business support schemes: statistics
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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Coronavirus: Business re-opening
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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Coronavirus: the lockdown laws
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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Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme is one of the Government’s economic recovery measures to support businesses reopening following the COVID-19 lockdown. The Scheme aims to help protect jobs in the hospitality sector by encouraging consumers to eat out. Questions have been raised about whether the Scheme was introduced before it was clear whether consumer demand was a factor limiting business recovery. …
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Childhood Immunisation Statistics
Childhood Immunisation Statistics (CBP 8556) by Rachael Harker.
This note reports on vaccinations that are given to children up to five years of age. Data is presented for constituent countries of the UK and at regional and local authority level in England. Where available international comparisons are provided.…
Coronavirus: Testing for Covid-19
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of testing for Covid-19 in England. It covers the different types of test that are in use and in development, as well as testing capacity, the criteria for being tested, and the presentation of testing data.…
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Coronavirus: Returning to work
This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses issues relating to returning to work as the Government re-opens the economy. It provides an overview of relevant health and safety law and a discussion of 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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Coronavirus: Economic impact
The coronavirus outbreak has impacted the UK economy in a number of different ways. The magnitude of the recession caused by the virus is unprecedented in modern times. While a recovery is underway, there is uncertainty over how fast economic activity will regain lost ground. This briefing examines the economic impact of the crisis to date and outlines the key issues for the outlook. It summarises policy measures introduced to mitigate the economic effects of Covid-19 and details the impact on the public finances.…
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Coronavirus: Support for businesses
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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Coronavirus: Does everyone have to go back to work from 1 August?
From 1 August the Government will be relaxing the guidance on working from home in England. This Insight explores what this new announcement means for employers and for employees.…
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Economic update: Is the UK beginning to bounce back?
This Insight looks at the latest data for signs of increased economic activity alongside falling wages and Government plans for future public spending.…
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Coronavirus: holiday bookings
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights…
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Coronavirus: Impact on insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa
How does the coronavirus pandemic impact conflict-affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of food insecurity, political insecurity and health?…
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Coronavirus: A ban on evictions and help for rough sleepers
This briefing paper explains measures the Government put in place during the coronavirus outbreak to assist households to retain their homes and enable local authorities to tackle the specific challenges faced by rough sleepers. The paper covers subsequent measures taken in light of the courts starting to consider possession claims again from 23 August and to prevent rough sleepers from returning to the streets. The paper is being updated regularly to take account of new developments. …
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Coronavirus: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).…
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