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This Library briefing paper discusses the enforcement of coronavirus restrictions regulations in England and Wales

MPs will debate e-petition 300027, relating to research into childhood cancers on Monday 7 December 2020 at 4.30pm. This House of Commons Library briefing provides background information to the debate.

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.

The cancellation of exams including GCSEs and A Levels in summer 2020 led to a highly controversial process for issuing grades to students. This paper looks at plans for exams and awarding in summer 2021.

This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses issues relating to returning to work. 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.

A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 9 December 2020 about the NAO Report on Investigation into government procurement during the covid-19 pandemic, led by Dan Carden MP. This House of Commons Library information page has been prepared ahead of the debate.

To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).

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

This House of Commons Library briefing paper outlines the measures taken in England to support rough sleepers, and those at risk of rough sleeping, during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It discusses the impact of these measures and stakeholder comment.

A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 1 December 2020 at 9.30am, on Raising awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer in teenage and young adults. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.

This Commons Library Briefing Paper the UK Government's new Test and Trace Support Payment for low-income workers who are required to self-isolate.

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

The challenge to secure enough vaccines for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.