Coronavirus: Health Secretary Matt Hancock tells Premier League footballers to ‘take a pay cut’

Health Secretary Matt Hancock demands Premier League footballers ‘play their part’ in tackling coronavirus crisis as he tells them: ‘Take a pay cut’ Matt Hancock said ‘everybody needs to play their part’ in fighting coronavirus He said given the ‘sacrifices’ others are making, footballers should take pay cut  Comes amid growing pressure on star players … Read more

Coronavirus: Health Secretary Matt Hancock tells Premier League footballers to ‘take a pay cut’

Health Secretary Matt Hancock demands Premier League footballers ‘play their part’ in tackling coronavirus crisis as he tells them: ‘Take a pay cut’ Matt Hancock said ‘everybody needs to play their part’ in fighting coronavirus He said given the ‘sacrifices’ others are making, footballers should take pay cut  Comes amid growing pressure on star players … Read more

Piers Morgan NHS heroes are being led by donkeys Boris should overrule experts and do more tests

Just three weeks ago – although it seems like a lifetime ago now – 250,000 people amassed over four days at the famous Cheltenham racing festival in Gloucestershire. They spent that time huddled together in large groups, drinking, eating and gambling. In fact, it was the biggest party in Britain this year. And everyone there … Read more

Testing shambles spirals as desperate Boris Johnson blames chemical shortage

Ministers were accused of ‘complacency’ and snubbing offers of help from labs today as Boris Johnson struggles to get a grip on the UK’s coronavirus testing shambles.  The government is desperately trying to ramp up the number of checks carried out, with experts warning that is the only way to end the lockdown threatening to … Read more

Testing shambles spirals as desperate Boris Johnson blames chemical shortage

Ministers were accused of ‘complacence’ and snubbing offers of help from labs today as Boris Johnson struggles to get a grip on the UK’s coronavirus testing shambles.  The government is desperately trying to ramp up the number of checks carried out, with experts warning that is the only way to end the lockdown threatening to … Read more

Family of British medic to die from coronavirus tells of pain amid row over protecting NHS staff

The heartbroken family of the first NHS worker to die from coronavirus have said that it he was ‘properly protected’ he might still be alive today amid a wave of criticism directed at the Government’s handling of Covid-19 tests. Dr Adil El Tayar, a working surgeon, died on Wednesday at West Middlesex University Hospital in … Read more

Fury as UK is STILL not carrying out 10,000 coronavirus tests a day

Fury as UK is STILL not carrying out 10,000 coronavirus tests a day despite ministers claiming the level had been hit yesterday Ministers claimed yesterday 10,000 coronavirus tests were being done per day They admitted today that level had not been reached despite ‘capacity’ in place Backlash has been growing about the slow pace towards … Read more

Fury as UK is STILL not carrying out 10,000 coronavirus tests a day

Fury as UK is STILL not carrying out 10,000 coronavirus tests a day despite ministers claiming the level had been hit yesterday Ministers claimed yesterday 10,000 coronavirus tests were being done per day They admitted today that level had not been reached despite ‘capacity’ in place Backlash has been growing about the slow pace towards … Read more

NHS is ‘bowled over’ after 750,000 people sign up for volunteer army to fight coronavirus

An astonishing 750,000 Britons have joined the NHS volunteer army in just five days. Health Secretary Matt Hancock had initially hoped to recruit 250,000 members of the public – but the target was trebled following the huge response. Nearly half a million pledged their support in the first 24 hours after the appeal went out on … Read more

Michael Gove coughs his way through TV interviews as some viewers fear for his health

Get tested Michael! Gove coughs his way through TV interviews as some viewers fear for his health while others claim he is putting it on Michael Gove was interviewed on Andrew Marr’s TV show on Sunday morning But the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster had to stifle a cough throughout His aides have since … Read more