Face coverings are to be made compulsory on public transport from June 15 to help quell coronavirus, Grant Shapps announced tonight. The Transport Secretary unveiled the news at the Downing Street briefing this evening, saying makeshift masks can play a part in reducing the spread. Mr Shapps said the ‘challenges’ for the network were ‘increasing’ … Read more
The Metropolitan Police gave the green light to its officers taking a knee during the Black Lives Matter protest yesterday, while the rank-and-file union said the gesture ‘shows we are human beings.’ Several officers adopted the iconic pose in support of the anti-racism protests in London which were sparked by the death of George Floyd … Read more
A London police officer who took the knee outside Downing Street today as thousands gathered in the capital’s streets to protest the death of American George Flloyd has revealed he did so to show his colleagues ‘are not racist’. One of the Met Police officers who took a knee during the Black Lives Matter protest revealed: … Read more
‘Black Lives Matter, but we must fight this virus as well’ Boris Johnson says protesters have the right to make their feeling known ‘as long as social distancing rules are maintained’ Boris Johnson has spoken out over the ‘appalling’ death of George Floyd in US Protests around the world after footage of police officer standing … Read more
He has struggled in recent Prime Ministers Questions against a resurgent Labour under Sir Keir Starmer. But Downing Street was forced to deny a bizarre claim that Boris Johnson received help at the Despatch Box this afternoon via an earpiece. Labour MPs were among those who suggested he was receiving help in his confrontation the … Read more
Downing Street blasts EU’s demands for access to UK fishing waters as latest round of trade talks begin EU claimed Britain should compromise on access to UK fishing waters Downing Street said Brussels failed to acknowledge nation’s new independence The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: ‘This is wishful thinking by the EU’ By Claire Ellicot … Read more
‘It’s wishful thinking’: Downing Street blasts EU’s demands for access to UK fishing waters as latest round of trade talks begin EU claimed Britain should compromise on access to UK fishing waters Downing Street said Brussels failed to acknowledge nation’s new independence The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: ‘This is wishful thinking by the EU’ … Read more
Britain’s two-metre social distancing rule is remaining in place, Number 10 said today – despite growing pressure on ministers to reduce it. MPs have called for the distance to be loosened in line with other countries such as Germany, to save jobs and allow more businesses to reopen. If pubs, theatres and other hospitality venues … Read more
Travel companies are offering up to 65 per cent off summer holidays – but tourism experts are warning Britons the trips may not end up going ahead. The bargain packages are being advertised on booking sites for as early as July in a bid to salvage the season. Tui, Britain’s biggest tour operator, is cutting … Read more
Coronavirus patients can suffer from shortness of breath and fatigue for MONTHS after their battle with the disease, government scientists warn Concerns about Covid-19’s lasting effects were discussed in a SAGE meeting The expert panel called for studies to investigate the lasting effects of the illness Scientists are clueless as to how long it takes … Read more