Boris Johnson ‘will give self-employed workers 80 per cent of their income’

Boris Johnson is facing fury today over his apparent failure to support self-employed workers during the coronavirus crisis amid claims he will soon offer them 80 per cent of their incomes to stop them falling into poverty.  The Prime Minister held a Cabinet meeting in Number 10 this morning, just hours after he put the UK … Read more

Boris Johnson ‘will give self-employed workers 80 per cent of their income’

Boris Johnson is facing fury today over his apparent failure to support self-employed workers during the coronavirus crisis amid claims he will soon offer them 80 per cent of their incomes to stop them falling into poverty.  The Prime Minister met with his Cabinet in Number 10 this morning, just hours after he put the UK … Read more

Hilarious memes on day one of Boris Johnson’s coronavirus lockdown

Britons have today been trying to deal with the government’s three-week coronavirus lockdown with some good humour.  Hundreds of thousands of employees are this morning sitting in their living rooms, wearing shorts with optional socks on day one of the lockdown.  Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night announced that only key workers should be commuting … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Henry Deedes on reluctant Boris Johnson speech

Boris Johnson’s sombre television address last night marked a moment in this nation’s life which all who watched it are likely to remember for as long as they live.  In what amounts to a dramatic escalation, the measures he unveiled surpass many of the restrictions introduced in the dark days of World War II.  The … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Boris Johnson has shuttered the economy.

Any lingering doubts about the devastating impact of the coronavirus on Britain’s households and economy over the coming months were last night fully erased by the Prime Minister’s address. In effectively locking down our high streets, the leisure industry and all social venues and contact, he has also shuttered the economy. The British people have … Read more

Self-isolators screamed at the TV: HENRY DEEDES watches the speech Boris Johnson didn’t want to make

Boris Johnson’s sombre television address last night marked a moment in this nation’s life which all who watched it are likely to remember for as long as they live.  In what amounts to a dramatic escalation, the measures he unveiled surpass many of the restrictions introduced in the dark days of World War II.  The … Read more

Coronavirus: UK told to stay at home as Boris Johnson says there are only four reasons to go outside

Coronavirus lockdown: Who can still go out and why? Boris Johnson tonight told the UK to stay at home to fight spread of coronavirus People can only leave their house for one of four reasons in major lockdown Reasons are for food, medicine, daily exercise or work if ‘absolutely necessary’ Coronavirus symptoms: what are they … Read more

Boris Johnson’s rules put officers in ‘very difficult position’ says representative

Good Evening. The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and … Read more

Engaged couples share their anguish after Boris Johnson cancels ALL UK weddings

‘Absolutely gutted’: Engaged couples share their anguish after Prime Minister Boris Johnson cancels ALL UK weddings to fight coronavirus The PM unleashed a nationwide crackdown in bid to turn tide on Covid-19  Includes banning weddings, baptisms and other mass gatherings in the UK  Couples have been left heartbroken and shared their experiences online  Have YOU … Read more

Lockdown UK: Boris Johnson’s coronavirus address to the nation in full

Boris Johnson tonight put the UK into a state of coronavirus lockdown as the government tries to stop the spread of the deadly disease.  The Prime Minister told everyone they must stay at home and that they can only go outside for food, medicine, exercise or to go to work if ‘absolutely necessary’.  Meanwhile, all … Read more