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<p>During this time of unprecedented disruption, the Government has not asked all
businesses to shut; it is important for businesses to carry on where possible. That
being said, only those who cannot work from home should travel to workplaces – I recognise
that this will include many steel workers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has provided
updated, tailored guidance on social distancing; these and other measures should be
implemented by employers in England to help protect their workforce from COVID-19,
while still continuing their work. This guidance is available online at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/social-distancing-in-the-workplace-during-coronavirus-covid-19-sector-guidance"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/social-distancing-in-the-workplace-during-coronavirus-covid-19-sector-guidance</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>Public Health England have also issued guidance on how employers and businesses
can continue to work safely, available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19</a></p><p>
</p><p>The Department recently wrote to those working in the UK manufacturing industry,
to restate the Government’s clear position that manufacturing is a critical part of
our economy and that that there is no restriction on manufacturing continuing under
the current rules, as long as social distancing measures are followed. A copy of this
letter is published at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19</a></p><p>
</p><p>The Government is in regular contact with the UK steel sector on Covid-19,
and we will continue to support them to mitigate the impact.</p>
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