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England’s Covid-19 guidelines a dangerous shambles, say unions
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THE government’s back-to-work coronavirus guidelines were branded a dangerous shambles today.

Unions and employers rounded on ministers for sending out mixed messages on easing restrictions that would result in workers being exposed to greater danger and see a huge rise in Covid-19 infections.

Shopworkers’ union Usdaw described the guidance, which replaces legally binding measures from Monday, as “a real mess” that would create confusion and put workers at risk.

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