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).
Covax and global access to Covid-19 vaccines
The purchasing and administration of Covid-19 vaccines has been dominated by richer economies. In April 2020, the Covax initiative was established to ensure fair access to vaccines. This paper sets out how Covax works, the challenges it faces, and the contributions of the UK and other high-income economies to the global distribution of vaccines.
Coronavirus: the lockdown laws
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements imposed by the UK's lockdown laws.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Covid-19 vaccine roll-out frequently asked questions
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on Alcohol: England
This note provides a summary of statistics on alcohol consumption among adults and children in England. Data on alcohol-related hospital admissions in England and alcohol-related deaths in England, the UK and worldwide is also shown.
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Research Briefing
Covid-19 status certification
Covid-19 status certification has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government's policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: enforcing restrictions
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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Research Briefing
UK response to Covid-19: International aid and diplomacy
The UK has used aid and diplomacy to help control the Covid-19 pandemic and limit its impact. This paper describes its response and effectiveness.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Self-isolation and Test and Trace Support Payments
This Library Briefing answers frequently asked questions about self-isolation and Test and Trace Support Payments for low-income workers.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: GCSEs, A Levels and equivalents in 2021
This briefing looks at the cancellation of public exams and the replacement systems for awarding grades in Summer 2021, in light of the pandemic. It also provides information on plans for summer 2022, and some historical information on what happened in summer 2020.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Adult social care key issues and sources
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.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Business loans schemes
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.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Impact on the labour market
This paper tracks the evolving impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the labour market.
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Debate Pack
Progress towards the national ambition to reduce baby loss
Read the briefing for the upcoming debate on policies to reduce baby loss on the 20th of July in Westminster Hall.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: Routine cervical screening
A debate on a petition relating to cervical screening has been scheduled for Monday 19 July 2021 from 4.30pm. The motion for the debate is "That this House has considered e-petition 317336, relating to cervical screening". The subject of this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee and Tonia Antoniazzi MP will lead the debate.
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