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Briefing paper on self-employment Income Support Scheme

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

Friday, 3 April 2020 12:50

How GCSEs, AS & A levels will be awarded in summer 2020

Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this year's exams...

Friday, 3 April 2020 12:20

Chair writes to Chancellor on delivering support for self-employed, workers, and businesses

Rachel Reeves, Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has commented on the announced changes to business interruption loans...

Friday, 3 April 2020 12:13

Coronavirus (COVID-19): updated guidance for local government

Guidance for local councils during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak...

Friday, 3 April 2020 12:11

Smokers at greater risk of severe respiratory disease from COVID-19

If you smoke, you are not only putting yourself at greater risk of developing severe disease from the COVID-19 virus, but those around you...

Friday, 3 April 2020 12:08

Cash support for food redistribution during coronavirus outbreak

Food redistribution organisations across England will benefit from £3.25 million of government funding to help them cut food waste...

Friday, 3 April 2020 12:05

Commons Committee launches new inquiry into body image

The inquiry will consider questions about the role of media, social media and advertising, and will consider whether there is enough research...

Friday, 3 April 2020 11:55

New data shows huge differences in home schooling set to widen educational divide during coronavirus epidemic

The Department for Opportunities, the campaign arm of the Social Mobility Foundation, today publishes a YouGov poll showing...

Friday, 3 April 2020 11:52

Councils given new powers to hold public meetings remotely

Local authorities in England have been handed new powers to hold public meetings virtually by using video or telephone conferencing technology...

Friday, 3 April 2020 11:19

NEU comment on Summer 2020 grades for GCSE, AS and A level

Commenting on the further information regarding summer 2020 grades for GCSE, AS and A level, as published today by Ofqual, Dr Mary Bousted...

Friday, 3 April 2020 11:07