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

Stay at home

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  • 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.

Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.

News and communications

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  1. Funding boost to steer more women away from crime

    A funding pot of £2.5 million is being made available to community services across England and Wales which support women at risk of being drawn into crime.

  2. Coronavirus test, track and trace plan launched on Isle of Wight

    Isle of Wight residents will be the first to get access to a new contact tracing app as part of government action to minimise the spread of COVID-19.

  3. North Wales ‘Sofa Singers’ founder wins PM award for virtual lockdown choir

    Music teacher from North Wales who set up a global online choir receives Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s daily Point of Light award.

  4. Coronavirus: new website for reporting medicines side-effects and equipment incidents

    A new online reporting site, dedicated to reporting any suspected side effects from medicines, future vaccines and incidents involving medical equipment relating to COVID-19 treatment, has today been launched.

  5. Border force seize cocaine worth £4.86 million at Harwich

    Border Force officers at Harwich International Port have prevented an attempt to smuggle approximately 54 kilos of cocaine into the UK.

  6. £5.4 million to support legal advice sector during the COVID-19 pandemic

    People seeking help with housing, debt, discrimination and employment problems will benefit from a £5.4m boost thanks to new government funding.

  7. Operational update: COVID-19

    Interim Chief Executive Marian Spain on how Natural England is facing the challenges posed by COVID-19.

  8. DWP's response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

    The Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made an oral statement to Parliament about the DWP's response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

  9. Parole Board Chief Executive's blog - May 2020

    Martin Jones, CEO of the Parole Board, discusses the Parole Board business plan 2020-2022 and its strategic aims and priorities.

  10. West Midlands Interchange granted development consent

    Today, Monday 4 May 2020, the application for the West Midlands Strategic Rail Freight Interchange has been given development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.

  11. Coronavirus important update on IPO services

    Following government advice on coronavirus, we have closed IPO buildings and have strong plans in place to maintain services for customers and protect staff.

  12. Alterations to services - trade marks and designs

    Following the unprecedented disruption caused by Coronavirus and the closure of IPO buildings, there are currently some alterations to the services we provide.

  13. Alterations to services - patents

    Following the unprecedented disruption caused by Coronavirus and the closure of IPO buildings, there are currently some alterations to the patent services we provide.

  14. Alterations to our services - tribunals and hearings

    Following the unprecedented disruption caused by Coronavirus and the closure of IPO buildings, there are currently some alterations to the services we provide.

  15. Review into factors impacting health outcomes from COVID-19

    Review will analyse how different factors can impact on people’s health outcomes from COVID-19.

  16. Bankrupt jailed for illegally managing garages and defrauding creditors

    Birmingham garage boss jailed for breaching bankruptcy restrictions, making false representations to Official Receiver and defrauding creditors over £1 million.

  17. Publishing merger abandoned after CMA investigation

    McGraw-Hill Education has abandoned its proposed deal with Cengage Learning after competition concerns raised by the CMA.

  18. Vacancy: Investigation Support Officer, Southampton

    We are seeking a new member of the team to help provide support to MAIB inspectors while they are carrying out investigations.

  19. Coronavirus: Environment Agency operational update: 4 May 2020

    The Environment Agency is working hard with the government and other partners to protect the public and environment from the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19).

  20. £14 million financial support for England’s zoos unveiled

    Support fund for licensed zoos and aquariums affected by coronavirus