Temporary changes to ID checking guidelines are being made as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Link: COVID-19: Changes to DBS ID checking guidelines
Source: Assent Information Services
Driving tests and MOTs for heavy vehicles suspended for up to 3 months to help tackle spread of coronavirus
Driving tests are suspended for up to 3 months except for critical workers, and MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers are also suspended for up to 3 months.
Link: Driving tests and MOTs for heavy vehicles suspended for up to 3 months to help tackle spread of coronavirus
Source: Assent Information Services
COVID-19 essential travel guidance
Guidance and advice to avoid non-essential travel in the UK.
Link: COVID-19 essential travel guidance
Source: Assent Information Services
Coronavirus – Business support to launch from today
Businesses will be able to access government support from today (Monday 23 March) to keep operating in the face of the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus.
Link: Coronavirus – Business support to launch from today
Source: Assent Information Services
UK becomes co-chair of India-led global climate initiative
The UK was today confirmed as the first co-chair of the Governing Council on the India-led global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
Link: UK becomes co-chair of India-led global climate initiative
Source: Assent Information Services
Chair writes to Ministers on electric vehicles, energy efficiency, CCS
Chair writes to Ministers on electric vehicles, energy efficiency and CCS
Link: Chair writes to Ministers on electric vehicles, energy efficiency, CCS
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Delivering Audit Reform – Business Committee launch follow-up inquiry
Committee launch an inquiry on Delivering Audit Reform
Link: Delivering Audit Reform – Business Committee launch follow-up inquiry
Source: Assent Information Services
Online isolation notes launched – providing proof of coronavirus absence from work
People unable to work for more than seven days because of coronavirus (COVID-19) can obtain an isolation note through a new online service.
Link: Online isolation notes launched – providing proof of coronavirus absence from work
Source: Assent Information Services
Off-payroll working rules reforms postponed until 2021
Implementation of reforms to off-payroll working rules delayed for 12 months.
Link: Off-payroll working rules reforms postponed until 2021
Source: Assent Information Services
Military stands up COVID Support Force
The Defence Secretary announces new measures to put service personnel and Reservists on standby to support public services in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Link: Military stands up COVID Support Force
Source: Assent Information Services