Senior Conservative MPs have slammed the government for their ‘unfair’ lack of clarity over quarantine plans, amid fears that France could be added to the list after a spike in infections. Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs, and former party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith have called for a ‘proper … Read more
Health experts have backed moves to make face masks compulsory in shops and pubs in Britain after Boris Johnson said a ‘stricter’ approach is needed in England – but critics have demanded ‘clear’ guidance after weeks of changing advice. The government is considering following Scotland’s lead by making them mandatory in shops, as experts say indoor … Read more
Boris Johnson has faced calls for clarity on wearing face masks after saying a ‘stricter’ approach is needed in England. The government is considering following Scotland’s lead by making them mandatory in shops, as experts say indoor environments are ‘much more dangerous’ for airborne transmission. The Prime Minister is facing mountain calls from Labour and … Read more
Charities today demanded clarity over No 10’s shielding advice, amid claims at-risk Britons will be able to stop self-isolating in six weeks. All 2.2million ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ Brits will be told they no longer need to isolate at home from the end of July, it was reported last night. Macmillan Cancer Support’s policy director called … Read more
People are getting back to work. The Government will update its guidance as to what we should and should not do, but already within the present guidelines more and more companies are opening up. But only some can. What business needs now is clarity. Construction is in the vanguard of the march back. Persimmon, the … Read more