It is right that the government has taken these unprecedented decisions and these extraordinary measures at this time.
Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith
MP for Chingford & Woodford Green
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- Changes in restrictions from 24th JulyWhat is changing and what can I do that I couldn’t do before? The UK Government is continuing to ease restrictions in a manner that is safe, cautious and consistent with our plan. In recent weeks, a wide range of sectors and activities have been able to restart, in line with COVID-19 Secure guidelines, and…
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- Changes in restrictions from 24th JulyWhat is changing and what can I do that I couldn’t do before? The UK Government is continuing to ease restrictions in a manner that is safe, cautious and consistent with our plan. In recent weeks, a wide range of sectors and activities have been able to restart, in line with COVID-19 Secure guidelines, and…
- When to wear a face covering in EnglandIn England, you must wear a face covering by law in the following settings: Public transportIndoor transport hubs (airports, rail and tram stations and terminals, maritime ports and terminals, bus and coach stations and terminals)Shops and supermarkets (places which are open to the public and that wholly or mainly offer goods or services for retail…
- Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support SchemeIf you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant.
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- NHS launches mental health hotline for staff tackling COVID-19The NHS has launched a mental health hotline as part of a package of measures to support the NHS’ 1.4 million staff as they help people deal with the coronavirus.
- Update on return flights to the UKThe government is ramping up efforts to bring home thousands of UK travellers stranded overseas by coronavirus with a new package of extra flights.