Coronavirus Ireland: How does Ireland’s lockdown differ from Northern Irish circuit breaker?

The Republic of Ireland has imposed far stricter lockdown restrictions than those in Northern Ireland, including closing gyms, churches and non-essential shops. People in the Republic also can only go within three miles (5km) of their home for exercise, with no such rules in the North despite ‘unnecessary travel’ being banned. Police have been carrying … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon warns Scots ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown will stay in place for ‘foreseeable future’

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scots could face tough new restrictions from next week, with the ban on household visiting to stay in place for the ‘foreseeable future’. The First Minister yesterday confirmed that a three-tier system will be announced within days. A ban on cross-Border travel is among the curbs being considered, she said. Following a … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon warns Scots ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown will stay in place for ‘foreseeable future’

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scots could face tough new restrictions from next week, with the ban on household visiting to stay in place for the ‘foreseeable future’. The First Minister yesterday confirmed that a three-tier system will be announced within days. A ban on cross-Border travel is among the curbs being considered, she said. Following a … Read more

Wales heads for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown

Wales declares ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown to ‘save the NHS’ from FRIDAY: All bars, restaurants and non-essential shops will shut for TWO WEEKS from 6pm with people ordered to ‘stay at home’ unless they are critical workers Wales has announced ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown to combat coronavirus today  Bars, restaurants, non-essential shops will be shut for two … Read more

Wales heads for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown

Wales heads for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown: First Minister is set to announce squeeze TODAY with ‘bars, restaurants and non-essential shops SHUT’ heaping pressure on Boris Johnson Wales could announce ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown to combat coronavirus today  Bars, restaurants, non-essential shops could be shut for two weeks under plan The move will heap pressure on Boris … Read more

Support for an nationwide ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown spreads to Tory backbenches

One of Boris Johnson’s most senior backbenchers and a top government scientist today joined calls for a short circuit-breaker lockdown amid warnings of 690 daily coronavirus deaths within a fortnight. The Prime Minister has hitherto resisted demands from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and regional mayors to impose a nationwide lockdown and is pressing ahead … Read more

Support for an nationwide ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown spreads to Tory backbenches

One of Boris Johnson’s most senior backbenchers and a top government scientist today joined calls for a short circuit-breaker lockdown amid warnings of 690 daily coronavirus deaths within a fortnight. The Prime Minister has hitherto resisted demands from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and regional mayors to impose a nationwide lockdown and is pressing ahead … Read more

I’m A Celebrity in Wales faces new threat of ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown

I’m A Celebrity faces fresh threat as Wales plans ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown after bosses spend ‘thousands’ on thermal camping gear By Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 21:26 BST, 16 October 2020 | Updated: 21:30 BST, 16 October 2020 The new series of I’m A Celebrity is now under threat after the Welsh government plot a … Read more

Teaching union backs Keir Starmer in calling for an urgent two week ‘circuit breaker’

Two-week-long ‘circuit breakers’ would see tough restrictions introduced temporarily across the whole country to suppress the virus, before they would be lifted for a time and then re-introduced if necessary. Measures could include bans on social between households, shutting down hospitality and leisure venues such as bars and restaurants, or restricting their opening hours. But … Read more