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This House of Commons Library Briefing provides information in response to some key questions relating to childcare during the coronavirus outbreak

This Insight examines what can affect test results and explain why we can’t always apply general mathematic principles to specific situations (like Covid-19).

This paper collates data on the number of applications and total support provided under the UK Government coronavirus business support schemes. The attached excel spreadsheet allows users to view data by Parliamentary constituency.

An overview of the Government initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

A general debate on the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been scheduled for Thursday 24 September 2020 in the Main Chamber. This debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee.

This paper tracks the evolving impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the labour market.

This Insight explores the response from tenant and landlord bodies as the ban on hearing housing possession cases in courts in England and Wales ends.

This briefing paper explains measures taken by the Government 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 lifting of the ban on evictions from 20 September In England and Wales and the introduction of extended notice periods. The paper is being updated regularly to take account of new developments.

An overview of how business interruption insurance policies have been interpreted in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.

This Insight explores the key changes to parliamentary procedures caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

This briefing has been updated following the release of examination results in summer 2020.