Ex-Bank of England boss Lord King says Government should reopen schools and some businesses

Ministers faced fresh calls to publish their exit strategy for the coronavirus lockdown today.  The former bank of England Governor Lord King said that a ‘trial and error’ reopening of schools and some businesses should be considered to help re-start the economy.  The crossbench peer called for the Government to be clear about the obstacles … Read more

Cabinet split: Hawks warn UK faces irreparable damage while doves favour extending the measures

Cabinet splits over coronavirus lockdown: Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns Britain faces irreparable damage if restrictions aren’t lifted soon – while Health Secretary Matt Hancock favours extending the measures to protect NHS workers Cabinet is split between hawks who want to lift lockdown in a few weeks and doves who want to delay until late May … Read more

Cabinet split: Hawks warn UK faces irreparable damage while doves favour extending the measures

Cabinet splits over coronavirus lockdown: Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns Britain faces irreparable damage if restrictions aren’t lifted soon – while Health Secretary Matt Hancock favours extending the measures to protect NHS workers Cabinet is split between hawks who want to lift lockdown in a few weeks and doves who want to delay until late May … Read more