Sir Ian Boyd, a member of Number 10’s SAGE panel, admitted ‘it would have made quite a big difference’ if ministers acted sooner to fight the outbreak Thousands of lives could have been saved from Covid-19 if Britain’s lockdown was imposed just one week earlier, a government scientific adviser has claimed. Sir Ian Boyd, a … Read more
Government plans to reopen primary schools are grounded in welfare concerns rather than evidence younger pupils are less vulnerable to coronavirus, a Sage source revealed last night. In the first phase of his back-to-school blueprint, Boris Johnson wants children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 to go back to class on June 1. An … Read more
Plans to reopen primary schools are driven by welfare concerns not evidence younger year groups are less vulnerable to the virus, Sage source reveals PM wants children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 to go back to class on June 1 Decision was based on welfare not evidence younger pupils are less prone to … Read more
And now we go to… ROBBIE SAVAGE? Ex-Leicester and Wales star makes an unexpected appearance at No10 press conference to ask why young footballers can’t receive one-on-one coaching while those playing golf or athletics can Player-turned pundit, 45, highlighted the mental health benefits of football He contrasted the distancing rules for footballers to those like … Read more
And now we go to… ROBBIE SAVAGE? Ex-Leicester and Wales star makes an unexpected appearance at No10 press conference with question on why country is allowed to play golf and tennis but not football Player-turned pundit, 45, highlighted the mental health benefits of football He contrasted the distancing rules for footballers to those like golf … Read more
Greece will allow international flights to return to its tourist destinations from July 1, the country’s prime minister said today in a boost to British families hoping for a summer holiday despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Mediterranean nation is planning to reboot its tourist industry from June 15 when hotels will start to re-open, before … Read more
‘Keep our distance, wash our hands, think of others’: Government quietly changes coronavirus slogan AGAIN after its ‘Stay Alert’ message was slammed by critics as being too vague No10’s initial coronavirus message was ‘Stay Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives’ That was replaced with a new slogan: ‘Stay Alert. Control the Virus. Save Lives’ Critics … Read more
Boris Johnson looked pale and thin today as he embarked on his second early morning run in a row in an effort to get back in shape after his battle with coronavirus. The Prime Minister, 55, is seen in pictures wearing a white T-shirt bearing a brightly-coloured Philippines design and navy adidas shorts as he returns to Downing … Read more
Boris Johnson looked pale and thin today as he embarked on his second early morning run in a row in an effort to get back in shape after his battle with coronavirus. The Prime Minister, 55, is seen in pictures wearing a white T-shirt bearing a brightly-coloured Philippines design and navy adidas shorts as he returns to Downing … Read more
No10 has disowned Cabinet minister Therese Coffey after she blamed government blunders on coronavirus testing and care homes on ‘wrong’ science advice. Downing Street heaped praise on its experts and insisted ‘ministers decide’ after the comments by the Work and Pensions Secretary caused a storm. As a furious blame game erupted yesterday, Ms Coffey appeared to … Read more