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More than 100 courts open for video and telephone hearings
One-third of courts across England and Wales will have the ability to hear cases remotely, the government has announced
Scotland launches website to coordinate volunteering
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UK missed out on EU ventilator scheme after email invite mix-up, government claims
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Government and MPs ask for public support in fight against coronavirus fake news
Select committee and ministers ask for citizens to be on the lookout for false information spread online
DWP puts money into Verify after claimants report long delays in UC application process
But minister says there is no way to eliminate five-week wait for payment
HMRC implements social tools in recruitment process in bid to boost customer service
Government response to select committee outlines measures taken at tax agency
Government issues call for ‘rapid sanitising technology” for ambulances
MoD agency seeks potential suppliers of mobile options to expedite cleaning process
Government launches WhatsApp chatbot for coronavirus advice
Service offers range of information options, including latest statistics and prevention tips
Trade-mark hearings turn to Skype as IPO moves services online
Patent agency says services are ‘mainly unaffected’
Government pauses mandatory reporting of gender pay data
Organisations do not need to make submissions but will be supported if they wish to do so
Supreme Court cases move to videoconferencing
Hearings to be held virtually and streamed online
Digital minister confident networks will remain ‘resilient’ as citizens work from home and box-set binge
Matt Warman claims government is working with industry to monitor traffic in real time
Online UC advance scheme could have cost DWP £200m in fraudulent claims
NAO publishes critical report as committee chair says five-week delay in payment remains a ‘fundamental flaw’ with benefits programme
Imperial leads the way as medical students take final exams remotely
London university hosts online examinations with many other institutions set to follow suit
EU settlement scheme turns down 300 applicants citing failure to obtain necessary evidence
Programme sees big spike in number of unsuccessful applications
Government loosens procurement rules to help departments with crisis response
Usual competition processes can be bypassed, Cabinet Office has announced
Prisons pilot digital tool to collect ‘use of force’ data
MoJ minister reveals program will gather info on use of rigid handcuffs and other tools
NHS launches online ‘isolation notes’ service for employees
Those unable to attend work will be able to obtain evidence via website or 111 service
Scottish MSP creates ‘Viral Kindness’ helpline
Vulnerable and lonely people can call for free to obtain support with isolation or practical help
No intention of ‘watering down’ Cloud First policy, minister claims
GDS review concluded that moving to US-style nomenclature would be ‘confusing’
Scotland expands funding for trainee STEM teachers
Number of bursaries expanded by 50%
Emergency law to provide for digitisation of death registration and video courtrooms
The incoming coronavirus bill aims to allow for more measures to be taken remotely
Data-protection regime relaxed for coronavirus response as ICO pledges no GDPR action
NHS and government bodies will not be constrained, regulator and health secretary indicate