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News story: Testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will increase to 25,000 a day The government will increase the number of people tested for COVID-19 to 25,000 hospital patients a day.
Guidance: Procurement Policy Note 01/20: Responding to COVID-19 This Procurement Policy Note gives information and guidance on public procurement regulations and responding to the coronavirus, COVID-19
News story: Courts during coronavirus pandemic: Robert Buckland statement A statement from the Lord Chancellor on the running of courts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Press release: Government to grant permission for pubs and restaurants to operate as takeaways as part of coronavirus response Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak.
World news story: Travel advice for moving around France Translation of the French government's advice on the restrictive measures due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
News story: Emergency bill to strengthen coronavirus (COVID-19) response plans New laws will be introduced to protect public health, increase NHS capacity, strengthen social care and support the public to take the ri
News story: Free childcare offers to continue during coronavirus closures The Government will continue to pay funding to local authorities for the free entitlements for two, three and four-year-olds
Press release: £3.2 million emergency support for rough sleepers during coronavirus outbreak Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announces £3.2 million emergency funding to help rough sleepers to self-isolate.