An overview of the development and rollout of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, the Coronavirus Larger Business Interruption Loans Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans Scheme, including refinements and challenges, as well as the subsequent Recovery Loans Scheme.
This briefing paper discusses Covid-19 announcements affecting the FE and HE sectors in England from January 2021. It outlines areas such as the return of students to campuses and refunds for students affected by the disruptions.
Coronavirus has had significant impact on elections in the UK. This briefing explains how the elections due in 2020 were postponed. It also examines the impact of the pandemic on preparations for the 2021 English local elections and devolved elections, including the measures put in place in England, Scotland and Wales, to allow the elections to go ahead.
Research Briefing
This paper provides an overview of the rules surrounding COVID-19 and returning to work. It discusses the lockdown legislation, employer's health and safety obligations and when workers can refuse to go to work.
Insight
For the majority of the 2021 spring term, only children of critical workers and vulnerable children could attend school. A phased reopening began from 8 March.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Women and Equalities Committee: covid, disability and access to services' has been scheduled for Thursday 15 April 2021 from 1.30-3.00pm. The debate has been nominated by the Liaison Committee.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper explains measures taken by the Government during the coronavirus outbreak to assist households in the rented sector to retain their homes. The paper covers the introduction of extended notice periods and restrictions on the enforcement of court orders. The ban on enforcing eviction orders in England is due to expire on 31 May 2021. There are widespread calls for more assistance for landlords and tenants in response to the economic pressures they face due to the pandemic.
Research Briefing
The pandemic has led to a severe recession. This briefing examines different aspects of the economic impact of the crisis to date and outlines the key issues for the economic outlook.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements imposed by the UK's lockdown laws.
Research Briefing
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of key issues facing the adult social care sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, and provides links to some of the key official guidance for the sector.
Insight
A further round of business rate reliefs and cash grants for businesses in England was announced in the March 2021 Budget.
The coronavirus timeline sets out the Commons’ response to the pandemic, including key ‘lock down’ dates and changes to the way parliamentarians worked. It includes links to the relevant debates in Hansard, Speaker’s Statements, Procedure Committee reports, the ‘Members’ Guide to hybrid proceedings’ and correspondence on proceedings during the pandemic.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper discusses the enforcement of coronavirus restrictions regulations in England and Wales. It explains who has powers to enforce the restrictions and what those powers are. It also summarises statistics on the number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs- fines) issued by police for coronavirus offences.
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