Britons head to parks and beaches on first weekend of fine weather

Britons have flocked to the great outdoors on the first weekend of fine weather after weeks of dreary lockdown misery – as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil his highly-anticipated ‘roadmap’ to freedom on Monday. Pubs are set to serve people outdoors from April,  while two households of any size are set to be able to meet outside as … Read more

Britons head to parks and beaches on first weekend of fine weather

Britons have flocked to the great outdoors on the first weekend of fine weather after weeks of dreary lockdown misery – as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil his highly-anticipated ‘roadmap’ to freedom on Monday. Temperatures are set to skyrocket today, with highs of 63F (17C) – and the potential to hit the 64F (18C) mark in some … Read more

Symonds allies at No 10: The ex-girlfriend of Michael Gove and ex-Cameron era Cabinet Office aide

Shockwaves were sent through No 10 after Boris Johnson appointed two new aides, one of whom is the ex-girlfriend of Michael Gove. Baroness Simone Finn was appointed as deputy chief of staff and Henry Newman was made a senior adviser of Downing Street.  The pair are not only allies of Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove … Read more

Symonds allies at No 10: The ex-girlfriend of Michael Gove and ex-Cameron era Cabinet Office aide

Shockwaves were sent through No 10 after Boris Johnson appointed two new aides, one of whom is the ex-girlfriend of Michael Gove. Baroness Simone Finn was appointed as deputy chief of staff and Henry Newman was made a senior adviser of Downing Street.  The pair are not only allies of Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove … Read more

Five-minute coronavirus test made in the UK is touted as ‘game-changer’ in unlocking live events 

A five-minute Covid test made in the UK could be the key to kick-starting the return of clubs, live sporting matches and concernts. Yorkshire firm Avacta have developed a new super-fast lateral flow test which is understood to be in its last testing stage at the Government’s top-secret Porton Down lab. The test’s developers say it … Read more

Leon chief calls for end to lockdown as he reveals firm is losing £200,000-a-week and could fold

The chief of fast food chain Leon has revealed that his firm is losing £200,000 per week and could fold if the current shutdown drags on for months.  John Vincent, 49, urged ministers to study the economic impact before extending lockdown ‘longer than necessary’, saying: ‘I wouldn’t launch a chicken wrap without analysis.’ In a … Read more

Five-minute coronavirus test made in the UK is touted as ‘game-changer’ in unlocking live events 

A five-minute Covid test made in the UK could be the key to kick-starting the return of clubs, live sporting matches and concernts. Yorkshire firm Avacta have developed a new super-fast lateral flow test which is understood to be in its last testing stage at the Government’s top-secret Porton Down lab. The test’s developers say it … Read more

Five-minute coronavirus test made in the UK is touted as ‘game-changer’ in unlocking live events 

A five-minute Covid test made in the UK could be the key to kick-starting the return of clubs, live sporting matches and concernts. Yorkshire firm Avacta have developed a new super-fast lateral flow test which is understood to be in its last testing stage at the Government’s top-secret Porton Down lab. The test’s developers say it … Read more

Five-minute coronavirus test made in the UK is touted as ‘game-changer’ in unlocking live events 

A five-minute Covid test made in the UK could be the key to kick-starting the return of clubs, live sporting matches and concernts. Yorkshire firm Avacta have developed a new super-fast lateral flow test which is understood to be in its last testing stage at the Government’s top-secret Porton Down lab. The test’s developers say it … Read more

Education unions try to block FULL 8 March school reopening

Boris Johnson was warned today that it would be ‘reckless’ to send all children back to school in a fortnight’s time amid calls for the reopening of classrooms to be sped up. Nine trade unions ganged up on the PM today to demand a ‘phased return’ only for millions of children who have been out … Read more