Covid data ‘exaggerating’ risk, medics and academics tell Boris Johnson
The letter's signatories also include Anthony Fryer, professor of clinical biochemistry at Keele University, Richard Ennos, professor of biological sciences...
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Second lockdown will end on December 2, Boris Johnson pledges
The Prime Minister was asked whether he would be able to rely on his own MPs for subsequent measures or...
‘Fourth tier’ of Covid restrictions beckons as scientists pressure Boris Johnson
Hospitalisations have already breached "reasonable worst case" levels, the papers show, and minutes from Sage warned that the NHS is...
Justin Welby tells Boris Johnson not to ‘politicise’ child poverty
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, along with the Archbishop of York and other Christian leaders, has...
Boris Johnson under pressure to impose pre and post-Christmas lockdowns
There are fears that, on current infection trends, the whole country will be at Tier 3 by Christmas, and unable...
Boris Johnson ‘hopeful’ that families will be able to celebrate Christmas together
Prof Edmunds warned that a "circuit-breaker" would be needed across the country or at least in areas where Covid incidence...
Boris Johnson urged to reintroduce shielding instead of imposing Manchester lockdown
However Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, claimed the figures were based on selective data, ignoring hospitals where rates...
Boris Johnson announces ‘most vulnerable’ to be prioritised for coronavirus vaccine rollout
Downing Street said there was an "enormous amount of planning and preparation in place" for the distribution of a vaccine....
Tories left to wonder when Boris Johnson will call time on pub curfew
Summing up the mood among most Tories, the former Business Secretary Greg Clark said on Thursday: "It does seem strange...
Boris Johnson’s confusion over coronavirus rules speeds up Tory revolt
Sir Desmond Swayne, another former minister who has been a vocal critic of lockdown rules, said: "If the Government would...
Why Boris Johnson is walking a tightrope as he plots a route through the Covid crisis
Having spent the last few days locked in meetings with senior ministers and the Government's top scientists, he is all...
Why Boris Johnson may yet be forced into a ‘disastrous’ second lockdown
A few hours later, the chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, and the chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, came...
Boris Johnson was warned not to call testing target a ‘moonshot’, adviser reveals
Mr Johnson set a target of millions of tests per day, with results delivered in as little as 20 minutes,...
Boris Johnson accelerates easing of lockdown from this weekend
Mr Johnson had postponed the changes, which were meant to come in on August 1, amid concerns over a second...
UK must heed ‘warning light’ amid concerns over second coronavirus wave, says Boris Johnson
He also voiced concerns about the apparent failings in enforcement of rules and said he had asked the Home Secretary,...
Four in five swimming pools remain closed in early setback for Boris Johnson’s anti-obesity drive
Boris Johnson's anti-obesity drive has been dealt an early blow after it emerged that four in five swimming pools have...
Advertising of unhealthy food faces curbs as Boris Johnson prepares to reveal obesity strategy
Phil Smith, the chief executive of ISBA, which represents leading advertisers, said: "We are deeply concerned by reports that the...
Britain can aim for ‘significant return’ to normality in time for Christmas, says Boris Johnson
Mr Johnson announced that, from August 1, it will be up to employers to discuss with workers whether it is...
Boris Johnson gives local authorities powers to impose ‘lightning’ coronavirus lockdowns
How will 'lightning lockdowns' work? Q: If there is a localised lockdown, what can councils actually shut down? A: In...
Boris Johnson channels his inner Santa to give us the prospect of normality by Christmas
And what about parents? If Victoria from Tadcaster hadn't submitted a question on childcare (see video above), one wonders whether...
Wear a face mask if you’re in a queue, says Boris Johnson
Mr Johnson then produced a mask that he said was "a bit Hannibal the Cannibal" – the character played by...
Boris Johnson unveils the biggest planning revolution since the Second World War
Transport and infrastructure As well as major projects such as HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail, Mr Johnson said major infrastructure...
Boris Johnson announces beginning of the end of ‘national hibernation’
He acknowledged that many of the things he is looking forward to, such as going to the theatre and playing...
Pub beer gardens could reopen on June 22 as Boris Johnson looks to boost hospitality sector
Sources said the possible early opening of pub beer gardens was due to be discussed at a meeting of Boris...
Boris Johnson takes back control of coronavirus crisis with Downing Street shake-up
The new approach echoes the Government's Brexit planning last year which was led by an "XS" strategic and "XO" operational...
Greater ‘social contact’ to be allowed, Boris Johnson suggests
Lockdown restrictions will be eased to allow greater “social contact” and the reopening of non-essential shops, Boris Johnson has suggested....
Boris Johnson drops NHS surcharge for migrant health and care workers after reflecting on his own treatment in hospital
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Lord Patten said that the UK was dependent on “people who come from other...
