Sage member calls for children to get Covid jab ‘as fast as we can’ to avoid ‘risk of a resurgence’

A senior government advisor has said children should be vaccinated quickly to prevent ‘a significant risk of resurgence’ when the country emerges out of lockdown.  Professor John Edmunds, an adviser to the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, said that until ‘everyone’, including children, was jabbed, a ‘significant risk of a resurgence’ remained.  He told … Read more

Sage member calls for children to get Covid jab ‘as fast as we can’ to avoid ‘risk of a resurgence’

A senior government advisor has said children should be vaccinated quickly to prevent ‘a significant risk of resurgence’ when the country emerges out of lockdown.  Professor John Edmunds, an adviser to the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, said that until ‘everyone’, including children, was jabbed, a ‘significant risk of a resurgence’ remained.  He told … Read more

The route out of lockdown – what happens when?

Today, Boris Johnson will take the first step on a ‘cautious – but irreversible’ journey towards bringing the country out of lockdown as he sets out his roadmap for the next few months.  Cautious because of what happened in December last year when a short period of loosening caused a huge spike in cases; irreversible … Read more

The route out of lockdown – what happens when?

Today, Boris Johnson will take the first step on a ‘cautious – but irreversible’ journey towards bringing the country out of lockdown as he sets out his roadmap for the next few months.  Cautious because of what happened in December last year when a short period of loosening caused a huge spike in cases; irreversible … Read more

Tory MPs and hospitality leaders unite to urge PM to be bold and allow pubs to reopen by Easter 

Tory MPs lined up with business leaders last night to urge Boris Johnson to ‘be bold’ and accelerate the lifting of all lockdown restrictions. Pubs and restaurant owners said they needed to see light at the end of the tunnel after a devastating year for the hospitality industry. Former Conservative leader Lord Hague heaped further … Read more

Tory MPs and hospitality leaders unite to urge PM to be bold and allow pubs to reopen by Easter 

Tory MPs lined up with business leaders last night to urge Boris Johnson to ‘be bold’ and accelerate the lifting of all lockdown restrictions. Pubs and restaurant owners said they needed to see light at the end of the tunnel after a devastating year for the hospitality industry. Former Conservative leader Lord Hague heaped further … Read more

First step on roadmap out of lockdown is revealed

THE first steps to freedom from lockdown will prioritise reopening schools and  reuniting families, Boris Johnson said last night. In two weeks, on March 8, you will be able to meet one friend or family member in the park for a coffee or a picnic. On the same date, all pupils will return to the classroom … Read more

First step on roadmap out of lockdown is revealed

Tory MPs lined up with business leaders tonight to urge Boris Johnson to ‘be bold’ and accelerate the lifting of all lockdown restrictions. Pubs and restaurant owners said they needed to see light at the end of the tunnel after a devastating year for the hospitality industry. Former Conservative leader Lord Hague heaped further pressure on … Read more

Save our army! Four top generals band together to demand Boris Johnson calls a halt to troop cuts

Four generals have issued an unprecedented plea to Boris Johnson to withdraw plans to axe 10,000 soldiers from the Army. The commanders, with decades of frontline service behind them, say the UK will no longer be taken seriously as a military power if the numbers are cut. The Army is widely expected to be reduced to … Read more

UK records 9,834 more Covid cases – down 10% on last week

Covid-19 infection rates have continued to dropwith 9,834 more coronavirus cases announced – a fall of 10% on last week – while the 215 new daily deaths brought Britain’s total up to 120,580. Falling infections will spark hope that the end of lockdown is nearing as Boris Johnson prepares to announce a roadmap out of … Read more