Following the rapid expansion of coronavirus testing, the UK reached the 200,000 capacity target on Saturday 30 May, including capacity for 40,000 antibody tests a day
Link: UK reaches 200,000 coronavirus testing capacity target a day early
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The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus in the coming months, the Chancellor announced today (Frida…
Link: Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps
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MPs to take evidence from the manufacturing and energy sectors
Link: MPs to take evidence from the manufacturing and energy sectors
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PM Boris Johnson announced groups of up to six people will be able to meet outdoors in England from Monday 1 June, provided strict social distancing guidelines are followed.
Link: PM: Six people can meet outside under new measures to ease lockdown
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Link: PM call with First Ministers: 28 May 2020
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New guidance means those who have been in close contact with someone who tests positive must isolate for 14 days, even if they have no symptoms.
Link: Government launches NHS Test and Trace service
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This eAlert includes the additional information published on the Woodland Carbon Guarantee, a reminder about the annual claims deadline, Urban Tree Challenge Fund round 2 information, a tree felling blog and a woodland creat…
Link: eAlert: 27 May 2020 – Additional Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction information
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The UK’s rapidly-growing safety tech sector is helping make the online world safer for millions of people, a report published today shows.
Link: New report reveals UK as world leader in online safety innovation
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The government has signed deals with more than 100 new suppliers from around the world as well as ramping up domestic production to help meet demand for PPE.
Link: Government significantly boosts UK PPE supply with more than 100 new deals
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Ambassador Julian Braithwaite hosted a virtual briefing ahead of the Global Vaccine Summit on 4 June.
Link: The importance of vaccines – why the Global Vaccine Summit 2020 matters: 26 May 2020
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