The Department for Education says that schools should only be closed as a last resort and that pupils and staff should seek alternative transport arrangements wherever safe and appropriate.

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"People have tests and wherever it's appropriate, people refrain from marrying in the close kin, but it will take time I think, " he said.

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Agencies should make all appropriate efforts to conduct business and host or sponsor conferences in space controlled by the Federal Government, wherever practicable and cost effective.

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"HSBC takes compliance with the law, wherever it operates, very seriously and strongly supports the efforts of governments and regulators to detect unlawful activity and take appropriate action, " the statement said.

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