Coronavirus infections have doubled in a week in four Indian variant hotspots, official figures show, amid fears lockdown easing measures could be delayed because of the mutant strain. But Public Health England cautioned there was no need to panic yet because infections nationwide were ‘stable’ and hospitalisations have continued to drop. Dr Yvonne Doyle, PHE’s … Read more
Britain today announced 2,657 more coronavirus cases and 11 deaths as the country’s outbreak remains flat but hospital admissions are still tumbling thanks to the vaccine rollout. The case count was on par with last Thursday’s – a 1.7 per cent rise from 2,613 – while deaths were down 15 per cent, continuing three months … Read more
The Prime Minister has ‘apologised unreservedly’ for the events that led to the deaths of 10 innocent civilians in Ballymurphy 50 years ago. Boris Johnson made the apology on behalf of the UK Government during a phone call with Northern Ireland‘s First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill, the leader of Sinn … Read more
Downing Street was forced to dismiss concerns about Boris Johnson’s finances today after it emerged he has an outstanding £535 county court debt. The register of county court judgements shows the PM was subject to a ruling over the sum on October 26 – and it is still ‘unsatisfied’. The details of the case – registered … Read more
Downing Street was tight-lipped today after it emerged Boris Johnson has an outstanding £535 county court debt. The register of county court judgements shows the PM was subject to a ruling over the sum on October 26 – and it is still ‘unsatisfied’. The details of the case – registered to his address at 10 … Read more
The Government has ditched plans to force pubs to list calories in drinks as part of a drive to tackle Britain’s obesity crisis, Downing Street has confirmed. It said in April it was consulting on introducing mandatory calorie labelling on alcoholic drinks – with a view to highlighting so-called ‘hidden liquid calories’. The move was … Read more
Vaccine passport will be on the NHS app from NEXT WEEK so tourists can prove they have received two jabs on arrival at holiday hotspots Those vaccinated can use NHS app as vaccine passport from Monday Once foreign travel ban is lifted, those travelling can prove they’ve had 2 doses Those without smartphones are being … Read more
Boris Johnson batted away calls for lockdown to be eased faster tonight as he talked up the latest relaxations – with pints inside the pub back from Monday, along with hugs for friends and family and staycations. The PM hailed a ‘very considerable step on the road back to normality’ as he said planned easings … Read more
His eyes gleamed like a spaniel’s at sausages: HENRY DEEDES watches Boris Johnson announcing the lifting of lockdown restrictions By Henry Deedes for the Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 10 May 2021 | Updated: 22:11 BST, 10 May 2021 The landing gear’s down, the flaps are fully extended and the runway safely in view. After … Read more
Boris Johnson hints domestic Covid passport plans could be DROPPED as he plays down the prospect of keeping social distancing rules in place past final step of his roadmap on June 21 PM promised update on social distancing and vaccine passports later this month He appeared to cast doubt on whether Covid Status Certificates will … Read more