Grandchildren tell of joy at seeing elderly relatives for the first time after lockdown eased

Grandchildren have told of their joy at meeting up with their elderly relatives for the first in two months after the government eased lockdown measures to allow groups of up to six people to meet.  From today, the government’s lockdown protocols were eased to allow more than two million people who were ‘shielding’ due to … Read more

Grandchildren tell of joy at seeing elderly relatives for the first time after lockdown eased

Grandchildren have told of their joy at meeting up with their elderly relatives for the first in two months after the government eased lockdown measures to allow groups of up to six people to meet.  From today, the government’s lockdown protocols were eased to allow more than two million people who were ‘shielding’ due to … Read more

Sir Patrick Vallance backs Boris Johnson after Sage scientists warned he has eased lockdown too soon

The chair of the government’s Sage board has said it is for the government to decide when to ease lockdown measures, after one professor on the advisory panel claimed there was a risk to changing the rules now.  Sir Patrick Vallance, who heads up the advisory board of scientists guiding the government through this pandemic, … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown to be eased for 2.2million vulnerable people shielding since March

Families across England will finally be able to see their elderly relatives again tomorrow, as millions of vulnerable people ‘shielding’ are allowed to spend time outdoors. As part of the easing of lockdown restrictions, 2.2 million vulnerable people will be able to go outside with members of their household, while continuing to follow social distancing … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown to be eased for 2.2million vulnerable people shielding since March

Coronavirus lockdown to be eased for 2.2million vulnerable people who have been shielding since March – and those who live alone can reunite with one member from another household People who have been shielding will be allowed to see one person from outside their households  Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the vulnerable people’s resilience This … Read more

Pubs with gardens will be first hospitality businesses to reopen when lockdown is eased

Easing the social distancing rule from two metres to one will have ‘no significant impact’ on the risk of spreading coronavirus, a government adviser claims. Professor Robert Dingwall said a change in policy could allow four times as many people into a space as is currently allowed, signalling a huge boost for the hospitality industry.   … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson says lockdown can be eased

Boris Johnson declared that up to six people can now meet outdoors after the the government’s five coronavirus tests for loosening lockdown were met.  The PM revealed that the draconian restrictions are being eased slightly from next week, after the ferocity of the outbreak subsided.    Formally reducing the country’s Covid ‘alert’ status from four to three … Read more

Retailers jump as restrictions are eased with non-essential shops to open from June 15

Retailers jump as restrictions are eased with non-essential shops to open from June 15 By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:58 BST, 26 May 2020 | Updated: 22:58 BST, 26 May 2020 British retailers were finally back on the front foot yesterday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson set a date for them to … Read more

Coronaphobia grips the nation: Britons fear lockdown is being eased too rapidly

Britons do not want to go back into work because they fear the lockdown is being eased too quickly – and they enjoy being at home, a poll revealed last night. The survey was a setback for Boris Johnson, illustrating the uphill task he faces to bring the nation’s moribund economy back to life quickly. … Read more

Coronaphobia grips the nation: Britons fear lockdown is being eased too rapidly

Britons do not want to go back into work because they fear the lockdown is being eased too quickly – and they enjoy being at home, a poll revealed last night. The survey was a setback for Boris Johnson, illustrating the uphill task he faces to bring the nation’s moribund economy back to life quickly. … Read more