Boris Johnson has laid out the next phase of lockdown lifting in England and admitted he is “hoping for the best and planning for the worst”. The prime minister’s goal is a “significant return to normality” by Christmas although Johnson stressed the government’s plan “remains conditional” on successfully controlling the coronavirus to prevent a second […]
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Boris Johnson has signalled that face coverings will become mandatory for shoppers in England by announcing the government will make its decision on them “in the next few days”. Labour has called for “urgent clarity” on the issue after growing confusion about face coverings caused by mixed messages from senior ministers. The prime minister said […]
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The UK government’s decision to opt-out of the EU’s coronavirus vaccine scheme has been condemned as “unforgivable” and driven by ideology rather than being in the best interests of the country. Health secretary Matt Hancock today (Friday) confirmed the UK would not join the EU plan to distribute a potential vaccine. Ministers expressed concerns about […]
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The prime minster’s attempt to shift the blame for thousands of deaths onto care homes has provoked outrage and disbelief across the care sector. A care home owner said they’ve been left “speechless and aghast” after Boris Johnson said that “too many care homes didn’t really follow the procedures” as figures show almost 20,000 confirmed […]
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The UK’s most senior civil servant has announced he will stand down in September following months of tension at the heart of Downing Street. Number 10 has blamed the top mandarin for the government’s coronavirus failings as well as blocking reforms in Whitehall so the departure of Sir Mark Sedwill – the cabinet secretary, head […]
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Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to consider quarantining visitors from England to Scotland by one of her most trusted advisors. Edinburgh University’s Prof Devi Sridhar – described in the Telegraph as “one of the most influential members of the Scottish Government’s Covid-19 advisory group” – said the first minister should think about introducing quarantine for […]
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Ryanair has slammed the government’s plan for “air bridges” and a “traffic light system” as “more idiotic rubbish” and called for all of the restrictions on the industry to be lifted completely. The government is set to publish a list of countries that the UK will have “air bridges” with, meaning Britons can holiday abroad […]
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce on Tuesday his new plans for the coronavirus lockdown, among which are the reopening of the hospitality sector and the reduction of two-metre social distancing rule. ITV.com reported on Monday that Johnson will sit with chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance and chief medical officer for England […]
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The owners of British Airways, IAG have been joined by Ryanair and easyJet to launch a legal challenge against the government’s “illogical and irrational” quarantine plans for people arriving in the UK. Critics of the quarantine measure claim the plans are rushed, unworkable and full of loopholes with BA’s parent company labelling them “disproportionate” in […]
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Face masks will be compulsory for all passengers and front line staff on public transport from June 15 – two months after the mayor of London called for them to be made mandatory. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said people who do not wear a face mask could be fined or denied access to public transport […]
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