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To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to forgiving the Covid loan issued to the British Council in July 2020.
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to forgiving the Covid loan issued to the British Council in July 2020.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) remains committed to recovering the loan when the British Council's finances allow, consistent with the requirements of the UK's subsidy control regime. We continue to work closely with the British Council and His Majesty's Treasury on the long-term restructuring of the loan and will update Parliament formally in due course. I also refer the Noble Lord to the evidence provided to the Public Accounts Committee on 2 July 2026 by the interim Permanent Under-Secretary, where these issues were discussed in greater depth.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Government has analysed companies incorporated during the pandemic against recipients of Bounce Back Loans and other Covid support schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the Government has analysed companies incorporated during the pandemic against recipients of Bounce Back Loans and other Covid support schemes.
HM Government has analysed the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) portfolio for indicators that borrowers received loans which were ineligible under Scheme rules. This included analysing whether businesses were established on or before 1st March 2020 in accordance with BBLS eligibility criteria.
HMG has not analysed companies incorporated before 1st March 2020 across other Covid Loan Schemes.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the regulatory consistency of allowing insurers to deduct Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme payments from business interruption claims, whilst prohibiting the deduction of Local Authority Grants.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the regulatory consistency of allowing insurers to deduct Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme payments from business interruption claims, whilst prohibiting the deduction of Local Authority Grants.
The Government has not made an assessment of the total monetary value of insurance company deductions from business interruption insurance payouts.
The Supreme Court published its final judgment in the FCA’s Business Interruption Insurance test case in 2021. At the time of the judgment, the FCA set out its expectation that insurers should communicate to all impacted policyholders what the judgment meant for their claim and should move quickly to resolve claims as determined by the judgment.
The FCA court case did not cover all potential issues with business interruption policies. The FCA has been clear that, in the event of further court rulings, insurers will need to consider carefully how the rulings impact claims they have already decided.
The FCA is continuing to supervise firms to ensure they are meeting their expectations and has robust powers to take action where necessary.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether HM Treasury has produced, commissioned or received an estimate of the total amount lost through fraud and error across Covid-19 support schemes that exceeds the published estimate of £10.9 billion.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether HM Treasury has produced, commissioned or received an estimate of the total amount lost through fraud and error across Covid-19 support schemes that exceeds the published estimate of £10.9 billion.
Neither HM Treasury nor the Public Sector Fraud Authority have produced, commissioned or received an estimate of the total amount lost through fraud and error across Covid-19 support schemes that exceeds the published estimate of £10.9bn.
The Public Sector Fraud Authority’s (PSFA) estimate of £10.9bn is HMG’s best estimate for the level of fraud and error in COVID-19 support schemes. The methodology is derived from fraud measurement loss exercises or similar statistical modelling published by departments in their Annual Reports and Accounts.
In its 2023 report ‘Tackling fraud and corruption against government’, the National Audit Office (NAO) estimates that “fraud against the taxpayer rose from £5.5 billion in total over the two years before the pandemic (2018-19 and 2019-20) to £21 billion in total over the two years since the start of the pandemic (2020-21 and 2021-22).’ Of this £21 billion, £7.3 billion specifically related to fraud and error in COVID-19 support schemes.
The NAO and PSFA consider both their respective estimates are likely to be under-estimates.
How can the upcoming Health Data Research Service simplify access to national health data for research opportunities, while addressing technical challenges, security, governance and public trust?
How can the upcoming Health Data Research Service simplify access to national health data for research opportunities, while addressing technical challenges, security, governance and public trust?
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what methodology was used to estimate the £10.9 billion of fraud and error in Covid-19 support schemes; whether the estimate includes unidentified fraud; and what estimate the Public Sector Fraud Authority has made of the upper range of total losses.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what methodology was used to estimate the £10.9 billion of fraud and error in Covid-19 support schemes; whether the estimate includes unidentified fraud; and what estimate the Public Sector Fraud Authority has made of the upper range of total losses.
The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today published the Inquiry’s Module 5 report, which examined the procurement and distribution of key healthcare equipment and supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and testing equipment.
The Chair finds that the lack of preparation ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic meant...
The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today published the Inquiry’s Module 5 report, which examined the procurement and distribution of key healthcare equipment and supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and testing equipment.
The Chair finds that the lack of preparation ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic meant...
My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement:
The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today published the Inquiry’s Module 5 report, which examined the procurement and distribution of key healthcare equipment and supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and testing equipment.
The Chair finds that...
My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement:
The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today published the Inquiry’s Module 5 report, which examined the procurement and distribution of key healthcare equipment and supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and testing equipment.
The Chair finds that...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to reinstate Covid-safe measures in healthcare settings, including FFP3 masks, improved ventilation and HEPA filtration.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to reinstate Covid-safe measures in healthcare settings, including FFP3 masks, improved ventilation and HEPA filtration.
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 requires all health and social care facilities to have systems in place to prevent and control infection by undertaking risk assessments, and by implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) policies appropriate to the risks in their services. The National Infection Prevention and Control Manual for England provides guidance for National Health Service settings. The manual is available at the following link:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/national-infection-prevention-and-control-manual-nipcm-for-england/
Existing guidance on the use of respiratory protective equipment, including FFP3, ventilation assessments, air-cleaning technologies, including HEPA filtration, fit testing, and other engineering or administrative controls allows decisions on their use to be made through local risk assessment rather than through blanket national requirements.
Rather than reinstating specific COVID-19 measures, NHS England maintains a comprehensive, evidence-based IPC framework. This enables providers to assess risks and implement proportionate controls to protect patients, staff, and visitors from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases while supporting the continued delivery of safe and effective care across the healthcare system.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether real household disposable income per capita is higher or lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether real household disposable income per capita is higher or lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
On an annual basis, real household disposable income (RHDI) per person is higher now than it was before the pandemic. According to the latest Office for National Statistics data, RHDI per capita was £26,159 in 2019, compared to £26,187 in the year to Q1 2026. Given the volatility of quarterly data, annual figures are more suitable for making comparisons over time.
Household living standards have been rising in the past 2 years, following a series of major global shocks. Since the start of this Parliament, RHDI per capita has risen by 1.1%, after falling in the last Parliament for the first time on record. This leaves the average person's real disposable income around £600 higher in the past year than the final year of the previous Parliament. The independent Office for Budget Responsibility's Spring Forecast 2026 projects that RHDI per capita will grow by 3.5% over this Parliament.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if there will be a resumption of Covid surveillance by UKHSA and devolved health authorities as a result of the Covid enquiry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if there will be a resumption of Covid surveillance by UKHSA and devolved health authorities as a result of the Covid enquiry.
Since 2023, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) COVID‑19 surveillance has shifted from intensive, pandemic‑specific systems to a more streamlined and routine model.
Surveillance is now integrated into UKHSA’s broader respiratory monitoring. COVID‑19 is tracked alongside influenza and other viruses through weekly national surveillance reports that draw on laboratory data, general practice consultations, and hospital activity.
The UKHSA publishes the National influenza (flu) and COVID-19 report, monitoring COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu, and other seasonal respiratory illnesses, which is available at the following link:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to make Nuvaxovid available (1) on the NHS, and (2) privately, before the arrival of a new SARS-Cov-2 variant.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to make Nuvaxovid available (1) on the NHS, and (2) privately, before the arrival of a new SARS-Cov-2 variant.
The procurement of COVID-19 vaccinations is based on the policy decisions made by my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. These are informed by scientific advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. The Department cannot advise which brand of vaccine will form part of any future COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
The availability and purchasing of vaccines provided through the private market is a matter for suppliers and those offering private vaccination services directly. The Department is unable to advise which vaccine suppliers will be in stock with private vaccination services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make a comparative assessment of the potential impact of (a) the covid-19 pandemic and (b) increases in business rates and National Insurance contributions on small and medium-sized enterprises.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make a comparative assessment of the potential impact of (a) the covid-19 pandemic and (b) increases in business rates and National Insurance contributions on small and medium-sized enterprises.
DBT has no current plans to make a comparative assessment of the potential impact of the covid-19 pandemic and increases in business rates and NI contributions on SMEs.
At the Budget 2026, the Valuation Office announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties as they recover from the pandemic.
The Government has already acted to limit increases in bills, including a support package worth £4.3 billion. We are also introducing new permanently lower tax multipliers for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) properties. These new tax rates are worth nearly £1 billion per year benefiting over 750,000 properties.
A briefing on evolving air quality policies and legislation across the UK, targets, statistics and health and inequality concerns.
A briefing on evolving air quality policies and legislation across the UK, targets, statistics and health and inequality concerns.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the potential impact of insurers failing to proactively contact affected policyholders on the level of risk of limitation periods for Covid Business Interruption claims expiring.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on the potential impact of insurers failing to proactively contact affected policyholders on the level of risk of limitation periods for Covid Business Interruption claims expiring.
The Government meets regularly with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to discuss a variety of issues, including in relation to insurance markets. The FCA, as the independent regulator for financial services, sets the conduct standards required of insurance firms. This includes rules requiring insurers to handle claims fairly and promptly.
The Supreme Court published its final judgment in the FCA’s Business Interruption Insurance test case in 2021. At the time of the judgment, the FCA set out its expectation that insurers should communicate to all impacted policyholders what the judgment meant for their claim and should move quickly to resolve claims as determined by the judgment.
The FCA court case did not cover all potential issues with business interruption policies. The FCA has been clear that, in the event of further court rulings, insurers will need to consider carefully how the rulings impact claims they have already decided.
The FCA is continuing to supervise firms to ensure they are meeting their expectations and has robust powers to take action where necessary.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that Covid era Build Back Loan repayment programmes do not contribute to business closures and liquidations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that Covid era Build Back Loan repayment programmes do not contribute to business closures and liquidations.
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS), is a fully delegated scheme. Under the Scheme’s rules and guidance, lenders are expected to pursue recovery activity in a proportionate way, treating borrowers fairly while providing value to the taxpayer.
To make sure that BBLS borrowers are treated fairly, “Pay As You Grow” was introduced, giving borrowers the flexibility to extend loan terms to ten years, make interest-only repayments for six-months, or request a six-month repayment holiday once during the term of the loan.
I am pleased to inform the House that the government’s Response to the Final Report of the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner, CP 1596, has been laid in Parliament today.
On the 9th of December 2025 the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner revealed in his final report, Pursuing Recoveries and Preventing Recurrence, CP...
I am pleased to inform the House that the government’s Response to the Final Report of the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner, CP 1596, has been laid in Parliament today.
On the 9th of December 2025 the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner revealed in his final report, Pursuing Recoveries and Preventing Recurrence, CP...
My right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rachel Reeves) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I am pleased to inform the House that the government’s Response to the Final Report of the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner, CP 1596, has been laid in Parliament today.
On the 9th of...
My right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rachel Reeves) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I am pleased to inform the House that the government’s Response to the Final Report of the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner, CP 1596, has been laid in Parliament today.
On the 9th of...