Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do

Stay at home

  • Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home)
  • If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times
  • Wash your hands as soon as you get home

Do not meet others, even friends or family.

You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.

Policy papers and consultations

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  1. Sellafield: radioactive substances activities (RSA) permit variation

    Sellafield Ltd have applied to make changes to their RSA permit at Sellafield in Cumbria.

  2. Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (December 2019)

    Monthly reports of construction noise and vibration monitoring for HS2, taken within local authorities along the Phase One (London to West Midlands) route.

  3. Consultation on expanding the dormant assets scheme

    A consultation on proposals to expand the dormant assets scheme. In light of the ongoing impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), the government is extending the deadline for responses to 16 July 2020. Please email us at dorm…

  4. Thames: groundwater situation

    The latest update on monitored groundwater levels and whether there are any groundwater alerts or warnings in force.

  5. Safeguarding the environment in British Overseas Territories: call for evidence

    Seeking evidence to help develop plans on how the government can help protect marine and terrestrial biodiversity in the British Overseas Territories.

  6. Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 30 March 2020

    Press conference slides and datasets used by Sir Patrick Vallance.

  7. Coronavirus (COVID-19) government-assisted return by air: letter to the airline industry

    The Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for Transport wrote to airlines about the new government-industry partnership to help stranded British travellers.

  8. Changes to Ofsted’s post-inspection processes and complaints handling: proposed improvements

    This is a consultation on our proposals for revisions to our post-inspection arrangements, including how we handle complaints about our work.

  9. Arundel tidal defence scheme

    How the Environment Agency is working to reduce flood risk in Arundel.

  10. The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (General Levy) review 2019

    A consultation on the options to increase the levy rates which recover funding provided by DWP to 3 arm's length bodies in respect of pension protection and guidance.

  11. West of Ifield

    Consultation on the proposal to develop land west of Ifield for new homes along with roads, schools and other community infrastructure.

  12. Introducing E10 Petrol

    Proposals on how to introduce E10 petrol for vehicle use throughout in the UK.

  13. Bovine TB: summary of badger control monitoring during 2019

    Information and data on operations to control bovine tuberculosis in parts of England in 2019.

  14. UK SMI ID 3: identification of Listeria species

    Public Health England is seeking views on the UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations ID 3, which apply to Listeria species.

  15. Helston: reducing the risk of flooding

    What the Environment Agency is doing to reduce the risk of flooding in Helston, West Cornwall.

  16. Official Development Assistance (ODA): allocations aid policy

    This document provides details of how the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) allocates Official Development Assistance funding.

  17. Prosperity Fund Global Future Cities Programme

    This programme provides support to alleviate high levels of urban poverty, encouraging sustainable development and improving economic growth and prosperity.

  18. Revitalisation of the high street

    Government response to the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly report on the revitalisation of the high street.

  19. First Homes

    We are seeking views on our First Homes policy which will deliver discounted homes for local people.

  20. Creating the transport decarbonisation plan

    Document stating the current challenges and steps to be taken when developing the transport decarbonisation plan.