Sir Keir Starmer warned that lockdown rules may need to be made tougher if they do not arrest a surge in Covid cases – as he demanded nurseries be shut down immediately. The Labour leader attacked ‘mixed messages’ from ministers over the lockdown restrictions as he urged Boris Johnson to front daily press conferences until the … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon warns lockdown restrictions in Scotland could get even TOUGHER as NHS comes under ‘severe and increasing pressure’ from Covid the First Minister warned stricter measures could still be needed to beat Covid It came as number of people in hospital in Scotland with the virus rose to 1,467 It is ‘pretty close’ to the … Read more
The new lockdown in England at a glance England will be put into a full national lockdown that will last until the February half term. All primary and secondary schools will close with immediate effect Classes will remain only for vulnerable pupils and the children of key workers. The plan is for them to reopen … Read more
Boris Johnson plunged England into a national lockdown even more brutal than last March tonight in a desperate bid to keep the mutant coronavirus at bay while vaccines are rolled out. Just a day after he urged parents to send their children back, the PM declared that primary and secondary schools will be shut from … Read more
Matt Hancock today warned that ‘nothing is ruled out’ to contain mutant Covid as he defied Tory anger to hint the whole of England will be under Tier 4 within days – and enforcement could be hardened. The Health Secretary put Britons on notice that stronger restrictions will be needed for months, despite the optimism … Read more
Matt Hancock today warned that ‘nothing is ruled out’ to contain mutant Covid as he defied Tory anger to hint the whole of England will be under Tier 4 within days – and enforcement could be hardened. The Health Secretary put Britons on notice that stronger restrictions will be needed for months, despite the optimism … Read more
Police and security services can have ‘tougher powers’ to keep the country safer now Brexit has happened, says Priti Patel Priti Patel has vowed to toughen up power for security now Brexit is complete Home Secretary said tools in place for keeping country safe thanks for EU deal Stricter entry rules at borders and crackdown … Read more
Police and security services can have ‘tougher powers’ to keep the country safer now Brexit has happened, says Priti Patel Priti Patel has vowed to toughen up power for security now Brexit is complete Home Secretary said tools in place for keeping country safe thanks for EU deal Stricter entry rules at borders and crackdown … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon plans new tougher Christmas lockdown rules in Scotland than England as ‘four nations’ approach to the festive season fractures within 24 hours The Government and devolved administrations have agreed joint Christmas plan First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said staying home should be the ‘default’ position But she said that easing of restrictions is ‘a … Read more
Top City bosses say tougher tier system will ‘devastate’ their businesses and risk a tsunami of job losses Shops, bars and restaurants will reopen on December 2 There there are fears swathes of the country will be plunged back into even harsher restrictions than before the lockdown By Tom Witherow And Lucy White For The … Read more