Thousands of schools to receive technical support to start using Google and Microsoft’s education platforms
Link: Schools to benefit from education partnership with tech giants
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Committee examine impact of coronavirus on small businesses and retail sector
Committee examine impact of coronavirus on small businesses and retail sector
Link: Committee examine impact of coronavirus on small businesses and retail sector
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£17 million government package to protect freight routes to Northern Ireland
Funding to safeguard ferry routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland during COVID-19 outbreak.
Link: £17 million government package to protect freight routes to Northern Ireland
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Decisions of the Petitions Committee Tuesday 21 April
View the decisions of the Petitions Committee taken on 21 April
Link: Decisions of the Petitions Committee Tuesday 21 April
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Next stage of inquiry into economic impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) launched
Treasury Committee examines the operational effectiveness, cost and sustainability of the Government’s and Bank of England’s support packages
Link: Next stage of inquiry into economic impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) launched
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Coronavirus testing extended to all essential workers in England who have symptoms
All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested.
Link: Coronavirus testing extended to all essential workers in England who have symptoms
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Weekly COVID-19 surveillance report published
PHE will be publishing a new weekly COVID-19 epidemiology surveillance summary.
Link: Weekly COVID-19 surveillance report published
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MHRA approves COVID-19 vaccine trial in 7 working days
We are prioritising and giving tailored scientific advice for potential treatments for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Link: MHRA approves COVID-19 vaccine trial in 7 working days
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Business to receive almost £10 billion in rates relief
Businesses expected to receive almost £10 billion in business rate relief as part of the government’s support for the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
Link: Business to receive almost £10 billion in rates relief
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Lords oral questions on 23 April
Government questioned in virtual proceeding
Link: Lords oral questions on 23 April
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