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COVID-19: Government implements Plan B-lite with new measures which impact on employers

29 November 2021 / coronavirus, COVID-19, face coverings, Plan B, red list, travel restrictions, vaccination, vaccines / Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employment

In an unexpected turn of events, the government has announced that it will be bringing in new COVID-19 restrictions for England this week. The news follows significant concerns over the emergence of a new coronavirus variant. The government has confirmed, however, that it will not yet be moving fully to its COVID-19 Plan B – …

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The COVID-19 Autumn and Winter Plan: Key points for employers

15 September 2021 / coronavirus, COVID-19, face coverings, self-isolation, shielding, vaccination, vaccines / Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employment

The UK government has outlined its COVID-19 response for autumn and winter for England and stated that the main line of defence to the coronavirus pandemic is now vaccination rather than lockdown. The government’s response includes both a Plan A – the intended approach which will be taken through autumn and winter – and a …

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Government confirms plans for Step 4 of its COVID-19 Roadmap

6 July 2021 / coronavirus, COVID-19, face coverings, roadmap, self-isolation, social distancing / Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employment

*UPDATE 12 JULY 2021* The Government has today confirmed that it will move to step 4 of the COVID-19 Roadmap on Monday 19 July 2021. However, the emphasis of today’s announcement has shifted slightly with the public being urged to continue to act carefully and to remain cautious while the number of coronavirus cases is …

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COVID-19: Government implements Plan B-lite with new measures which impact on employers

The COVID-19 Autumn and Winter Plan: Key points for employers