Boris Johnson warns tougher border rules with France may be needed

Boris Johnson warns new border restrictions with France could come in ‘very soon’ despite fears it could lead to delays to food and medical supplies Spread of coronavirus variants in France prompted concern over border rules Boris Johnson today confirmed the Government is considering tougher rules PM said he will ‘take a decision, no matter … Read more

Finland declares state of emergency as it prepares to bring in tougher Covid restrictions 

Finland declares state of emergency as it prepares to bring in tougher Covid restrictions Prime Minister Sanna Marin declared the state of emergency on Monday The move allows  the government to put forward legislation on new coronavirus restrictions such as limiting restaurants to takeaway Controls on gyms will also be tightened and gatherings restricted to … Read more

Obey the lockdown rules… or they’ll get tougher: Boris Johnson issues grim warning

Obey the lockdown rules… or they’ll get tougher: Boris Johnson issues grim warning as chief medical officer Chris Whitty says we are at the worst point of the pandemic PM said ‘complacency’ among public could plunge country into a deeper crisis Comes amid mounting concern lockdown measures may need to be tightened Chris Whitty said … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon plans new tougher Christmas lockdown rules in Scotland than England

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 warn: Tougher tiers risk disaster

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

Laura Dundovic admits she’s ‘tougher than she looks’ as she flaunts her trim physique

Laura Dundovic admits she’s ‘tougher than she looks’ as she flaunts her trim physique at boxing workout By Zoe Burrell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:50 BST, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 09:50 BST, 13 October 2020 She’s the former beauty queen who is known for her trim and taut figure. And Laura Dundovic didn’t … Read more

Chris Whitty says lockdown could get TOUGHER and he’s ‘not confident’ Tier 3 alone can rein in covid

Chris Whitty says lockdown could get TOUGHER and he’s ‘not confident’ Tier Three alone can rein in coronavirus as ministers try to ‘balance’ bringing R down with harming economy Prime Minister announced new ‘traffic light’ local lockdowns on Monday Prof Chris Whitty said he was ‘not confident’ the rules went far enough  Chief medical officer … Read more

London saved from tougher lockdown… for now: PM steps back from new restrictions for the capital

Boris Johnson stepped back from immediately placing the capital into the second Very High risk group as he outlined the nation’s new triple-tiered lockdown system this afternoon London is on the brink of a new lockdown with the city’s nine million residents banned from seeing their friends and family indoors within days. Boris Johnson stepped back … Read more

Do tougher rules REALLY work? Glasgow’s coronavirus outbreak has slowed dramatically

Tougher lockdown rules could work, suggests official data showing Glasgow’s spike in coronavirus cases was controlled within days of being hit by fresh restrictions. Residents in the city, home to around 600,000 people, and two neighbouring areas were banned from visiting any other households back at the start of September, in a desperate attempt to … Read more

Tougher coronavirus rules in Scotland put pressure on PM

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all imposed restrictions on households meeting up indoors, prompting speculation that Boris Johnson will have to back down and follow suit in England.  The Prime Minister yesterday set out a wave of measures designed to stop the spread of coronavirus.  But he did not make any changes to rules … Read more