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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Information on financial support for businesses during COVID-19
Find out what financial support you can get for your business during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Link: Information on financial support for businesses during COVID-19
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Foreign Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 13 April 2020
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 13 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Link: Foreign Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 13 April 2020
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IAF #COVID19 FAQs Q22: Can the time duration for closure of nonconformities be prolonged because of COVID-19, and if so, what is the mechanism/procedure and who is responsible for decision making? https://t.co/f2weYJovyB https://t.co/SmgVBegsQk
IAF #COVID19 FAQs Q22: Can the time duration for closure of nonconformities be prolonged because of COVID-19, and if so, what is the mechanism/procedure and who is responsible for decision making? bit.ly/2RAc1hb pic.twitter.com/SmgVBegsQk
– IAF (@IAF_Global)08:02 – 2020/04/13
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Chancellor provides over £14 billion for our NHS and vital public services
More than £14 billion from the Coronavirus emergency response fund will go towards public services, including the NHS and local authorities involved in the fight against Coronavirus, HM Treasury confirms today (Monday 13 Apr…
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Statement from Downing Street: 9 April 2020
A statement from Downing Street.
Link: Statement from Downing Street: 9 April 2020
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