Downing Street rejects anti-lockdown petition by scientists calling for coronavirus herd immunity

Number 10 today insisted it would not be swayed by mounting calls from scientists to stop using lockdowns and let the coronavirus spread among young and healthy people. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said calls for the UK to aim for herd immunity against Covid-19 would not be heeded by policy-makers. It comes after a … Read more

SIMON WALTERS: The day Rishi Sunak ripped up the truce in Downing Street

Closing his statement to the Commons on his new Covid jobs-rescue package yesterday, Rishi Sunak defiantly gave us a new slogan: ‘Live Without Fear’ They were the three words which spoke volumes about the rift between the Prime Minister and his Chancellor. Closing his statement to the Commons on his new Covid jobs-rescue package yesterday, … Read more

Downing Street forced to deny Italian newspaper’s claims Boris Johnson enjoyed jaunt to Perugia

Italian airport claims that Boris Johnson enjoyed secret jaunt to Perugia LAST WEEKEND as Brexit and coronavirus gripped the UK – but Downing Street deny it Perugia airport put out press release stating PM had travelled through recently  One source told Italian paper La Repubblica that Mr Johnson arrived Sept. 11 Number 10 told the … Read more

Downing Street forced to deny Italian newspaper’s claims Boris Johnson enjoyed jaunt to Perugia

Italian airport claims that Boris Johnson enjoyed secret jaunt to Perugia LAST WEEKEND as Brexit and coronavirus gripped the UK – but Downing Street deny it Perugia airport put out press release stating PM had travelled through recently  One source told Italian paper La Repubblica that Mr Johnson arrived Sept. 11 Number 10 told the … Read more

Downing Street threatens to shut bars that let in too many people or don’t take customers’ details

Pubs that break the rules will be shut down on the spot in a planned new crackdown, the Mail can reveal. Bars and restaurants that allow big groups to gather or fail to collect customers’ details will be served with orders forcing them to close immediately. Local authorities and the police will be encouraged to … Read more

HENRY DEEDES watches the return of the Downing Street coronavirus press conference 

The three Amigos are chillier these days – like a rock band in separate limos: HENRY DEEDES watches the return of the Downing Street coronavirus press conference By Henry Deedes for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 9 September 2020 | Updated: 01:11 BST, 10 September 2020 A nyone seen the Prime Minister? There are … Read more

HENRY DEEDES watches the return of the Downing Street coronavirus press conference 

The three Amigos are chillier these days – like a rock band in separate limos: HENRY DEEDES watches the return of the Downing Street coronavirus press conference By Henry Deedes for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 9 September 2020 | Updated: 23:56 BST, 9 September 2020 A nyone seen the Prime Minister? There are … Read more

TV builder, 74, is accused of downing tools half-way through £77,000 home extension

A former Builder of the Year who appeared on Channel 4’s Love It Or List It has been accused of downing tools midway through a £77,000 home extension job.  Terry Bodley, 74, was hired by Adam Lewis to carry out the extension at his home in Billesley, Birmingham. Mr Lewis, 46, lives in the three-bedroom … Read more

TV builder, 74, is accused of downing tools half-way through £77,000 home extension

A former Builder of the Year who appeared on Channel 4’s Love It Or List It has been accused of downing tools midway through a £77,000 home extension job.  Terry Bodley, 74, was hired by Adam Lewis to carry out the extension at his home in Billesley, Birmingham. Mr Lewis, 46, lives in the three-bedroom … Read more

Downing Street considers slashing quarantine restrictions for UK passengers

Boris Johnson is considering plans to dramatically slash quarantine restrictions for passengers arriving in the UK amid warnings of the huge damage they are doing to the economy. It comes after MPs and business chiefs told the Prime Minister that the current 14-day self-isolation rules are pushing travel companies and airlines to the brink, crippling … Read more