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

Ministers ‘plan a “Listen to Nan” vaccine campaign’

Ministers ‘plan a “Listen to Nan” vaccine campaign’ in bid to persuade young people to get coronavirus jabs Officials hope to have given first dose to top nine priority groups by mid-April Government is then hoping to give first dose to all adults by the end of July Ministers said to be planning ‘Listen to … Read more

MPs’ fury as ministers dodge cladding vote

MPs’ fury as ministers dodge cladding vote: Anger as Commons is denied the chance to protect leaseholders from paying to fix fire-risk issues  Ministers were blasted for denying MPs the chance to protect leaseholders Government struck down attempts to guarantee flat owners wouldn’t have to pay for safety repairs  Prime Minister avoided a rebellion against his … Read more

Now that’s a Bojover! As Carrie Symonds tames the Prime Minister’s mane… our celebrity style guide

Now that’s a Bojover! As Carrie Symonds tames the Prime Minister’s mane, how she could have cut it… with our celebrity style guide By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 23:24 GMT, 24 February 2021 | Updated: 23:32 GMT, 24 February 2021 Share or comment on this article:

Coronavirus passports to go to the pub? Ministers to investigate ‘Covid status certification’

Coronavirus passports to go to the pub? Ministers to investigate whether to bring in ‘Covid status certification’ to help speed up the reopening of hospitality industry and workplaces By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 16:09 GMT, 22 February 2021 | Updated: 16:09 GMT, 22 February 2021 Vaccine passports could be required to enter … Read more

Ministers bid to save 800 Vauxhall jobs at Ellesmere Port

Ministers enter intensive meetings in bid to save 800 jobs at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 21 February 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 21 February 2021 Ministers have entered intensive meetings in a bid to save 800 jobs at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant in … Read more

Ministers hold top-level meeting TODAY to finalise Boris Johnson’s lockdown roadmap

Boris Johnson and his senior ministers will meet this afternoon to finalise his roapmap for getting the nation out of lockdown before it is unveiled to the public tomorrow. Senior Cabinet figures will join the Prime Minister on a call this afternoon to hammer out the last details of the plan that will shape the … Read more

Scientists urge ministers to agree on an ‘acceptable’ number of Covid-19 infections

Scientists urge ministers to agree on an ‘acceptable’ number of Covid-19 infections that the country could live with as a tolerable risk Government expert Professor Dame Angela McLean said that a ‘sensible discussion’ was needed about a tolerable level of risk from Covid McClean was giving evidence to Commons science and technology committee Many worried about … Read more

Ministers ‘hope to allow children’s team sports to restart in next month’

Ministers ‘hope to allow children’s team sports to restart in next month’ in bid to avoid ‘calamitous’ mental health impact of lockdown Schools set to reopen on March 8 according to plans to be revealed on Monday Ministers are planning to ease rules for outdoor exercise at end of next month  Children ‘should be allowed … Read more

Ministers are ignoring the plight of pupils who have been left behind, says Children’s Commissioner

Ministers are ignoring the plight of pupils who have been left behind after months away from school during Covid-19 pandemic, says Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield blamed remote officialdom for plight of millions of children   She asked ministers: ‘Are you serious about ”building back better”?’  Ms Longfield also pointed to the ‘scandal’ of almost a fifth … Read more