In-depth information from the government

Recovery strategy

The UK Government has devised a COVID-19 recovery strategy and set out a plan for re-building the UK. 

• View 'Our plan to rebuild' the UK

Detailed guidance for dealing with coronavirus

The government has created detailed guidance to tackle all aspects of coronavirus. 

• View the latest guidance and support at gov.uk/coronavirus

Quick links to sector-specific guidance 

Education

• Read gov.uk guidance for teachers, school leaders, carers, parents and students
• Read gov.uk guidance on implementing protective measures in education and childcare settings
• Awarding qualifications in summer 2020 (information for schools, students and parents on how GCSE, AS, A level, vocational and technical qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2020)
• Arrangements for the assessment and awarding of vocational and technical qualifications and other general qualifications in 2020 to 2021 (advice for teachers, trainers and tutors, learners, parents and carers, employers and professional bodies)

For the latest local information also see Children, schools and education settings

Employers and businesses

• Read gov.uk guidance on working safely during coronavirus
• Sign-up for the Bury Business Information Bulletin

For the latest local information also see Support for businesses affected by coronavirus

Hospitality

Claim money back though the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme (submit up to 5 claims before 30 September)

Hostels/day centres

• Read gov.uk guidance for hostel or day centres for people rough sleeping

Non-healthcare settings

• Read gov.uk guidance on cleaning of non-healthcare settings

Residential care, supported living and home care

• Read gov.uk guidance on how to work safely in care homes
• Read gov.uk guidance on admission and care of people in care homes
• Read gov.uk guidance for supported living and home care
• Read gov.uk guidance on management of staff and exposed patients and residents in health and social care settings

Sport and recreation

• Read gov.uk guidance for indoor sport, gym and leisure facilities

Transport

• Read gov.uk guidance for staff in the transport sector
• Read gov.uk guidance on safer travel for passengers

Travellers

• Read gov.uk guidance on travelling overseas
• Read gov.uk guidance on entering the UK
• Read gov.uk guidance on travellers exempt from border rules in the UK
• Coronavirus travel corridors 

Undertakers and funeral directors

• Read gov.uk guidance for managing a funeral
• Read gov.uk guidance for care of the deceased

Volunteers

Read gov.uk guidance on how volunteers can help safely

Workplaces

Read gov.uk guidance on social distancing in the workplace 

Worship

Read gov.uk guidance for the safe use of places of worship during the pandemic. This guidance is also available in various languages.