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Category: Daily Updates
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The Humanity First Family Fun Day
Humanity First has started a new event called the Family Fun Day. Once again, it's going to be...
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Public Health England reports on impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities
Today’s Update Public Health England report on impact of COVID-19 on communities shows the death rates highest among people of Black and Asian ethnic groups. Furthermore, the mortality rates from COVID-19 in the most deprived areas were more than double the least deprived areas. Follow the link for the published report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-review-of-disparities-in-risks-and-outcomes Self-Employment Income Support...
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From Monday 6 people can meet outside provided social distancing measures are met
Today’s Update From Monday, the government will reopen nurseries and other early years settings and reception, year one and year six in primary schools. On 15 June, secondary schools will begin to provide some face-to-face contact time for years 10 and 12. In Scotland, groups of 8 will be allowed to meet outdoors from Friday....
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Outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to reopen from 1st June
Today’s Update The UK announces new public health measures for all UK arrivals requiring all travelers to self-isolate for 14 days, bar a short list of exemptions. This will be enforced from 8th June with possible spot checks and fines being imposed. Outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to reopen from 1 June....
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Eligibility for testing for those over the age of five with COVID-19 symptoms
Today’s Update The UK Government has extended eligibility for testing to all those over the age of five with COVID-19 symptoms. From today, all individuals should self-isolate if they develop a new continuous cough or fever or anosmia. Anosmia is the loss of or a change in your normal sense of smell. It can also...
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Job Retention Scheme extended until the end of October
Today’s Update The Government is now advising that people should aim to wear a face-covering in enclosed spaces where social distancing is not always possible. SAGE advises that the risk of infection outside is significantly lower than inside. Fines have been increased to £100 for members of public in England for breaking rules during the...
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Daily Update: 10/05/2020
Today’s Update The UK Government unveils amended official Guidance to stay alert, control the virus, save lives. Follow the link for more details: PM address to the nation on coronavirus: 10 May 2020 Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland government measures largely remain unchanged. For Scotland follow the link: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ For Wales follow the link: https://gov.wales/coronavirus...
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Daily Update: 09/05/2020
Today’s Update COVID 19 patients in Hospital down 17% since last week. Public Transport will only have a capacity for 1 in 10 passengers when implementing social distancing. Government encouraging the use of bikes and walking by announcing a £2 billion package to put cycling and walking at the heart of transport policy. There will...
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Daily Update: 06/05/2020
Today’s Update Public asked to adjust to a new normal as we move towards phase 2 of lockdown. Cyber Criminals are trying to exploit the crisis and the UK national cyber security centre have published a warning on Cyber Criminals. Government taking a range of measures to tackle those threats from hostile gangs and criminal...