What is the role of the authorities during COVID-19 pandemic?
Local Authorities will focus on the principle of encouraging, educating and supporting self-compliance. Where there is clear evidence that someone is not following the rules, the police will determine what follow-up action to take.
Can schools get support during COVID-19 pandemic?
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Why is social distancing and avoiding close contact important during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Who decides to open or close a playgrounds during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Owners and operators responsible for playgrounds and outdoor gyms will have discretion over when they consider it safe to open for activity permitted by legislation, and may decide to keep these areas closed should they feel they are not able to facilitate their safe usage.
Will I be forced to leave a rented home during COVID-19 pandemic?
At the expiry of the notice period, a landlord cannot force a tenant to leave their home without a court order. When the notice period expires, a landlord would need to take court action if the tenant was unable to move.We strongly advise landlords not to commence or continue eviction proceedings during this challenging time without a very good reason.
What are my rights as a landlord during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What support does the government offer to large businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The UK Government’s Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) will provide a government guarantee of 80% to enable banks to make loans of up to £200m to firms with an annual turnover of more than £45m. The scheme is open to applications until 31 January 2021.The Bank of England COVID-19 Corporate Financing Facility is designed to support liquidity among larger firms, helping them to bridge coronavirus disruption to their cash flows.
Who is considered a critical worker during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What are the suggested principles of safer singing during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What happens if more than 30 people gather during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The rule applies across England and replaces the existing ban on participating in gatherings of more than 30 and the current guidance on allowing two households to meet indoors.Now the only rule that people need to remember is to not participate in social gatherings of more than six people in any setting, indoors or outdoors.It remains the case that organisers and facilitators of larger gatherings of more than 30 people – such as unlicensed music events – can be subject to fines of up to £10,000.
Does social distancing help protect you and the people around you during COVID-19?
To protect you, your family, your friends and community, you should practise social distancing. This means maintaining a distance of at least 2 metres (or 3 steps or 3 big steps for younger children) between yourself and anyone that you do not live with (your household) or support bubble – indoors and outdoors.This action will reduce your risk of catching COVID-19 and prevent the virus spreading to others you are with.
Can you visit someone in the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic?
To help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), most hospitals have stopped or significantly limited visits.Check the hospital’s website to find out what their advice is. You can search for hospital details if you’re not sure what they are.If you do visit someone in hospital, wear something that covers you nose and mouth.