Our response to coronavirus

A summary of our response so far to coronavirus



Payment Holidays offered to Help to Buy homeowners affected by Covid-19

Homeowners who are struggling to pay interest fees on their Help to Buy equity loans will be offered payment holidays, the Government has announced.



Mobile networks remove data charges for online NHS coronavirus advice

Free access to online NHS services will be available for as long as coronavirus (COVID-19) remains widespread in the UK.



Complete ban on evictions and additional protection for renters

Government announces radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by coronavirus.



New indemnity scheme for historical clinical negligence claims in general practice introduced

The Existing Liabilities Scheme for General Practice (ELSGP) will provide general practice staff with cover for historical NHS clinical negligence claims.