Coronavirus Archives

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Coronavirus and the Economy

Thursday, 28 May, 2020

Coronavirus (Covid-19) has had major implications for the UK economy. There have been debates about a number of possible changes to economic policy when the UK enters the recovery phase. These include: possible major reforms to fiscal policy; whether the Government should facilitate the reallocation of jobs and capital away from the hardest hit sectors of the economy; what measures could be taken if the virus exacerbates inequalities in the UK; and whether the recovery is an opportunity to bring about fundamental changes in the economy and society.
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Covid-19 and public transport

Thursday, 28 May, 2020

This article focuses on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected public transport and what action the Government has taken on the issue.
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The National Risk Register: Preparing for national emergencies

Thursday, 28 May, 2020

The National Risk Register provides an overview of the risks of major emergencies that could impact the UK in the next five years. This article details the risks contained in the register and the action taken by the Government to mitigate them. The register and how prepared the UK is for responding to emergencies is the subject of an oral question in the House of Lords on 4 June 2020.
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Coronavirus: Regulation of live animal markets

Friday, 22 May, 2020

Coronavirus is believed to have originated in a ‘wet market’ selling wild animals in the city of Wuhan in China. This has provoked debate about the relationship between unsanitary conditions in some markets and the spread of diseases from animals to humans. The article summarises international efforts to regulate live animal markets, particularly those in Asia and Africa.
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Current Affairs Digest: World Affairs (May 2020)

Wednesday, 20 May, 2020

Catch up on international affairs articles you may have missed in May 2020, including Germany's approach to tackling coronavirus and plans to reopen the US economy.
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Coronavirus: Profiteering during the pandemic

Monday, 18 May, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen an increase in complaints of price gouging, with some household items being sold at inflated prices. This article summarises the campaign to combat price gouging and the existing powers available to achieve this in consumer law.
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Covid-19: International Response

Friday, 15 May, 2020

A range of international bodies and coalitions are responding to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Museums, Galleries and Historic Buildings

Thursday, 14 May, 2020

How will government policy support the re-opening of museums, galleries and historic buildings affected by the coronavirus pandemic? This briefing examines recent developments.
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Contact-tracing apps: Legislating for data protection?

Wednesday, 13 May, 2020

Many countries have adopted or are in the process of developing coronavirus contact-tracing apps. Different apps use different models for handling sensitive personal data. This article looks at the approaches taken by different governments around the world on whether specific data protection legislation is required.
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Homelessness and Covid-19: Next Steps

Thursday, 07 May, 2020

The Government has recently announced plans to support rough sleepers during and after the pandemic, including a specialist taskforce. Various charities have also published recommendations for preventing a spike in homelessness once the ‘lockdown’ ends.
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Coronavirus: Food Supply and Food Security

Thursday, 07 May, 2020

How has coronavirus impacted both food supply chains and food security in the UK? This briefing explores the latest facts and figures.
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Covid-19: Improving Income Equality and Sustainability

Thursday, 30 April, 2020

The current health emergency is likely to have a disproportionately negative effect on the economic position of lower-paid people, young people, and women.
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Economic Assessments for the European Union

Thursday, 30 April, 2020

The UK must send an assessment of its economic position to the European Union. Parliament is required to approve the documents which form the basis of this assessment.
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British Business Bank: Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans

Tuesday, 28 April, 2020

The British Business Bank operates a series of loan schemes to support companies during the pandemic, including the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). This article summarises the schemes and policy debates around them. It includes data on loan take-up up to 22 April. Coronavirus support through the British Business Bank is the subject of an oral question in the House of Lords on 30 April 2020.
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Coronavirus and the telecoms industry

Monday, 27 April, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen an increase in homeworking and other online activity, such as video streaming. This increase in demand has affected both telecoms providers and engineers. This article summarises the scale of this increased demand and the measures taken to meet it.

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