Boris Johnson has signalled that face coverings will become mandatory for shoppers in England by announcing the government will make its decision on them “in the next few days”. Labour has called for “urgent clarity” on the issue after growing confusion about face coverings caused by mixed messages from senior ministers. The prime minister said […]
Nicola Sturgeon’s handling of the coronavirus crisis is being credited as the key factor behind the surge in support for Scottish independence. Three times as many people believe Scotland’s first minister has done a good job in managing the pandemic compared to the UK prime minister Boris Johnson. The news comes as Sturgeon faces calls […]
Nigel Farage has been reported to police after he tweeted a selfie from an English pub when he should have been self isolating following a recent trip to the US. The Brexit party leader was at a Donald Trump rally in Tulsa on June 20 but in a Kent pub today when, under the coronavirus […]
The first ministers of Scotland and Wales have slated the UK government’s “shambolic” handling of the quarantine-air-bridges saga on the eve of England’s easing of lockdown that will see pubs open from 6am today (Saturday). “Let’s not blow it” pleaded the prime minister as businesses and venues around the country readied for July 4’s Covid-secure […]
The Leicester lockdown mirrors localised lockdowns across the globe. In the US, some states are re-imposing restrictions, and many countries around the world have reacted to a resurgence of COVID19 infections by closing down affected regions. Bejing residents have to abide by strict rules once again as do the citizens in and around the German […]
If you were active on social media, you would have come across a video where dozens of citizens in Florida, USA were gathered in a court to explain themselves for their failure to use face masks in public places. One citizen argued that she does not wear masks just like she hates wearing her underwear, […]
The United Kingdom is set to open its doors to non-essential travellers beginning next month as part of the government’s efforts to revive the ailing economy. Ministers have said that blanket restrictions will be relaxed starting July 6 without the passengers having to undergo a 14-day quarantine, according to a report by BBC. A government […]
The UK’s most senior civil servant has announced he will stand down in September following months of tension at the heart of Downing Street. Number 10 has blamed the top mandarin for the government’s coronavirus failings as well as blocking reforms in Whitehall so the departure of Sir Mark Sedwill – the cabinet secretary, head […]
Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to consider quarantining visitors from England to Scotland by one of her most trusted advisors. Edinburgh University’s Prof Devi Sridhar – described in the Telegraph as “one of the most influential members of the Scottish Government’s Covid-19 advisory group” – said the first minister should think about introducing quarantine for […]
Ryanair has slammed the government’s plan for “air bridges” and a “traffic light system” as “more idiotic rubbish” and called for all of the restrictions on the industry to be lifted completely. The government is set to publish a list of countries that the UK will have “air bridges” with, meaning Britons can holiday abroad […]