Ministers warned schools are at risk of ‘mask anarchy’ without clearer rules on face coverings

Schools are at risk of succumbing to ‘mask anarchy’ because of weak rules about the use of face coverings, ministers were warned today. Secondary school pupils have been told to cover their faces in classes when they return to lessons from Monday. But the rule change – which has sparked some controversy among parents – … Read more

Why can’t England have clearer rules on exercise?

Ministers are under mounting pressure to clarify exactly how far people can travel for exercise amid public and police confusion over ‘woolly’ lockdown rules. Government advice urges people to stay ‘local’ but does not specify a distance in law, which has resulted in officers making their own interpretations and incorrectly fining walkers driving just five … Read more

Met Police to crackdown on motorists abusing London’s clearer roads by speeding

Lockdown speeders who abuse clear roads are targeted by police after one driver was caught at 151mph on the M1 Metropolitan Police launch new unit to crackdown on speeders during lockdown Road safety chiefs say average speeds on some roads have gone up 50 per cent Figures show one driver caught speed speeding at 73mph … Read more