Broader policy

Pandemic policy included measures aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 and the response. This theme covers support for the economy, individuals, and wider public services, as well as changes to legislation and new state powers related to the government’s response.

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11 March 2020

Bank of England reduces Bank Rate to support the economy for the first time during the pandemic

11 March 2020

Spring Budget 2020 includes funding for broader social, economic and other policy measures

17 March 2020

Rishi Sunak announces further support for businesses following Budget 2020

17 March 2020

Government says it will relax planning rules, allowing pubs and restaurants to operate as takeaways during the outbreak

19 March 2020

Bank of England further reduces Bank Rate to 0.1% and votes to increase government and corporate bond holdings by £200bn

19 March 2020

Government relaxes elements of competition law temporarily to allow supermarkets to work together

20 March 2020

Government announces a coronavirus job retention scheme and other measures to protect jobs and incomes

23 March 2020

Government makes available £330bn of support for businesses through Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and Corporate Financing Facility (CFF)