Foreign holidays could trigger ANOTHER UK-wide lockdown, experts warn

Foreign holidays could trigger another lockdown because they risk bringing back vaccine-dodging coronavirus variants, experts warn.  Boris Johnson has promised his ‘roadmap’ will end the crippling restrictions ‘once and for all’, as Britain marks a year since life as we knew it ground to a halt. But SAGE scientists say trips abroad this summer could … Read more

Health Secretary Matt Hancock warns UK-wide restrictions could be reimposed this winter

Nationwide restrictions cannot be ruled out should England see a spike in coronavirus cases this winter, the Health Secretary has warned. Matt Hancock also hinted that restrictions may not be eased over Christmas to avoid an ‘uptick’ in the number of Covid-19 cases. Mr Hancock said countries in others parts of the world were already … Read more

Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app could be UK-wide in winter

The NHS coronavirus contact tracing app will not be rolled out nationwide until winter at the earliest, a senior health minister admitted today. Lord Bethell, the health minister responsible for the Covid-19 testing programme, said the app – which was supposed to be the UK’s saving grace for easing lockdown – is no longer the … Read more

Ricky Gervais and long-term partner Jane Fallon enjoy a walk despite UK-wide coronavirus lockdown 

Ricky Gervais and his long-term partner Jane Fallon enjoy a walk on Hampstead high street despite UK-wide coronavirus lockdown By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 15:42 GMT, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 16:14 GMT, 21 March 2020 The country went into lockdown on Friday night as the government drastically ramped up plans to deal with … Read more

Drinkers enjoy a final pint and start panic-buying alcohol before UK-WIDE pub lockdown

Which premises have to close and what happens if  they still refuse to? Boris Johnson ordered social venues to close their doors today. These are the sectors which are immediately affected:  Food and drink venues Pubs, bars and clubs Cinemas, theatres, concert and bingo halls Spas, indoor leisure and gyms Casinos and betting shops Museums … Read more