Covid England: Indian variant now behind 20% of cases as hotspots lag behind in vaccine rollout

The Indian Covid variant now accounts for at least one in five infections in England and NHS figures show that five out of the six hotspots have vaccine uptake lower than the national average. Number 10 today refused to rule out a return to local lockdowns as the mass easing of restrictions in England was … Read more

Covid England: Infections DOUBLE in a week in four Indian variant hotspots

Coronavirus infections have doubled in a week in four Indian variant hotspots, official figures show, amid fears lockdown easing measures could be delayed because of the mutant strain. But Public Health England cautioned there was no need to panic yet because infections nationwide were ‘stable’ and hospitalisations have continued to drop. Dr Yvonne Doyle, PHE’s … Read more

Minister hints tiered lockdowns are still on the cards amid rise of Covid hotspots in the North

A Government minister today refused to rule out tiered lockdowns returning when England’s national measures are planned to end next month.  Environment Secretary George Eustice revealed No10 was ‘closely monitoring’ several localised coronavirus outbreaks that have cropped up in recent weeks. Analysis shows that while national infections have continued to plunge, there are 12 boroughs where … Read more

Minister hints tiered lockdowns are still on the cards amid rise of Covid hotspots in the North

A Government minister today refused to rule out tiered lockdowns returning when England’s national measures are planned to end next month.  Environment Secretary George Eustice revealed No10 was ‘closely monitoring’ several localised coronavirus outbreaks that have cropped up in recent weeks. Analysis shows that while national infections have continued to plunge, there are 34 areas across … Read more

Britain’s Japanese knotweed hotspots revealed with interactive map

Japanese knotweed is a devastating invasive plant which can break through cement, bricks and mortar, and new data reveals Bolton is the worst affected place in the UK.  The North West of England is one of the hardest hit parts of the country, with three places — Bolton (first), St Helens (third) and Blackburn (fifth) — … Read more

Britain’s families will get the go-ahead for summer holidays in popular European hotspots

Families are set to get the go-ahead to take summer holidays in some popular European hotspots before the end of the month, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The Government is expected to announce as early as this week the first countries that Britons can visit without having to quarantine – but the list is … Read more

Britain’s families will get the go-ahead for summer holidays in popular European hotspots

Families are set to get the go-ahead to take summer holidays in some popular European hotspots before the end of the month, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The Government is expected to announce as early as this week the first countries that Britons can visit without having to quarantine – but the list is … Read more