Defence Secretary Ben Wallace committed to supporting NATO’s efforts to combat COVID-19 in a video conference with Allied defence ministers.
Link: Army experts boost NATO fight against COVID-19 disinformation
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Chancellor leads on G20 Finance Ministers’ Action Plan to fight Covid-19 global outbreak
The Chancellor today agreed an economic action plan with global counterparts to tackle the world-wide outbreak of coronavirus.
Link: Chancellor leads on G20 Finance Ministers’ Action Plan to fight Covid-19 global outbreak
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Furlough scheme cut-off date extended to 19 March
Thousands more employees will able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) after the eligibility date was extended to 19 March 2020, the government announced today.
Link: Furlough scheme cut-off date extended to 19 March
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Government to offer testing for “everyone who needs one” in social care settings
All care home residents and social care staff with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms will be tested as capacity is built up, the government is announcing today.
Link: Government to offer testing for “everyone who needs one” in social care settings
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Government provides construction sector certainty by confirming ‘Notice to proceed’ on High Speed 2
HS2 Ltd today marks next step for the project, issuing ‘Notice to proceed’ on Britain’s new railway.
Link: Government provides construction sector certainty by confirming ‘Notice to proceed’ on High Speed 2
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