Boris Johnson announced an unwinding of the lockdown in England last night, saying coronavirus had dwindled enough to make ‘life easier’. But ministers admit that the new rules are more complicated – and people will have to use ‘common sense’ to navigate the new ‘normal’. The government has issued guidance in an attempt to clear … Read more
One couple closed their new pub an hour after reopening on the day of the coronavirus lockdown. Another has lost a lot of money but its staff are very excited to finally get back to work. Here are just some reactions from landlords and landladies around Britain as they prepare for July 4 – including … Read more
Number 10’s response to coronavirus has been ‘disastrously wrong’, a government scientific adviser dramatically claimed today. Professor Stephen Reicher, a behavioural scientist on a panel that feeds into SAGE, accused ministers of making bad decisions throughout the crisis. It is not the first time Boris Johnson and his cabinet have come under fire by leading … Read more
You’d have thought a royal baby had been announced, such were the throaty gargles of pleasure which went up in the Commons. Sir Desmond Swayne even parped a rejoiceful: ‘Hallelujah!’ All around the chamber, cherry red noses twitched with delight. Some members grinned like Euromillions winners, while others exchanged satisfied winks as if to say … Read more
Boris Johnson is more popular among low-income voters than he is with the highest earners, a new study has shown. Research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation think tank into voting behaviour at last year’s election found the Tories established a 15-point lead over Labour among people on low incomes. The report examined evidence from the … Read more
Boris Johnson yesterday announced the relaxation of several coronavirus restrictions, with life in Britain finally back on the path to normality following more than three months of lockdown. The Prime Minister said he wanted to ‘make life easier’ after an ‘incredibly tough time’ for people all over the country and revealed that bars, restaurants, cinemas … Read more
Legoland, Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park have all announced they will reopen on July 4 with new anti-Covid measures in place. Boris Johnson today gave the green light for theme parks to reopen to the public as Britons were told pubs, haircuts and weddings can make a return from next month. … Read more
What can re-open on July and what will have to remain closed? Boris Johnson unveiled a widely expected relaxation of the lockdown in England today. Bars, pubs, restaurants, bingo halls and hairdressers ware among venues that will be allowed to reopen from July 4 as long as they are ‘Covid secure’, meaning they have social … Read more
Legoland, Chessington, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park have all announced they will reopen on July 4 with new anti-Covid measures in place. Boris Johnson today gave the green light for theme parks to reopen to the public as Britons were told pubs, haircuts and weddings can make a return from next month. The parks will … Read more
Former Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne warned the industry could lose 50,000 jobs if gyms remain closed Gyms could be open by the middle of July as long as it is safe to do so, a Cabinet minister revealed today in a boost for the nation’s fitness. Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden said it was an … Read more