Rishi Sunak announces furlough scheme extension
Chancellor Sunak has confirmed that furlough scheme will be extended in order to protect millions of jobs
US Election 2020: would a Trump or Biden win be better for the UK?
The US Election is still raging on with a winner yet to be announced but which presidential candidate would actually benefit Britain?
Boris Johnson promises second lockdown will have no extension
Prime minister’s promise comes as his own MPs criticised the length of lockdown as not long enough.
Deaths from covid could be twice as high, Boris Johnson says
The only way to abate Covid case surge is to set another national lockdown. Boris Johnson will try to persuade MPs.
Boris Johnson talk about Kids’ school meals and reply to Marcus Rashford
Boris Johnson changes his mind on the kids’ school meals and Matt Hancock suggested investing more money over the Christmas holidays.
Boris Johnson considering two-week “circuit breaker” lockdown
Boris Johnson is considering implementing a two-week “circuit breaker” lockdown amidst pressure from politicians, scientists and the media.
New three-tier system of Covid restrictions revealed by Boris Johnson
The Prime Minister has announced his new three-tier system to dam Covid case surge.
Covid, Boris Johnson set to impose strict three-tier system in England
Boris Johnson is set to impose his new three-tier system with pubs, bars and gyms forced to close in the hardest hit areas of England.
Boris Johnson considers stricter Northern lockdown as Covid cases rise
As covid cases continue to grow in the UK, Boris Johnson considers to implement even stricter lockdown measures in the North of England.
Brexit, Boris Johnson set for talks with European Commission President
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold Brexit talks with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, on Saturday.
Covid, curfew for pubs and restaurants to be introduced by Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson will announce that, from Thursday onwards, pubs, bars and restaurants in England will have a 10pm curfew.
Sadiq Khan holds meeting as Covid cases surge in London
Sadiq Khan will meet council leaders today to discuss whether to implement tougher lockdown restriction measures for the city as Covid cases surge.
Matt Hancock accepts possibility of another national lockdown
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has refused to rule out the possibility of a second national lockdown citing it as a “last line of defence”.
Boris Johnson faces grilling from MPs over failing testing system
Boris Johnson faces a grilling from MPs over the failing test and trace system which has caused pressure on the NHS to increase.
Geoffrey Cox labels Boris Johnson’s Brexit amendments “unconscionable”
Geoffrey Cox labels Boris Johnson’s Brexit amendments “unconscionable”
Boris Johnson announces rule of six to flatten Covid cases in the UK
Boris Johnson, the prime minister, announced the “rule of six” yesterday to help curb the sharp rise in Covid cases in the UK.
Boris Johnson insists Brits obey lockdown despite breaking international law
Boris Johnson insists Brits obey lockdown despite breaking international law himself by altering the terms of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement with the Internal Market Bill.
Matt Hancock: “British public getting too many Covid tests”
Demand for testing has increased in recent weeks and the Minister of Health blames people without symptoms who are seeking tests.
“More realism” required from EU says UK chief Brexit negotiator
The UK’s chief Brexit negotiator has issued a statement saying that the EU needs “more realism” when it comes to the trade talks.
Boris Johnson backtracks on meeting with representatives for families of Covid victims
Boris Johnson is under fire as his broken promise to meet the head of one of the UK’s largest groups seeking an inquiry into the government’s handling of covid is revealed.
Ghost towns: PM about to push Britons back to office
Among warning of cities becoming ghost towns by experts, PM is trying to find a way to bring Brits back to office.
Boris Johnson asks to review the guidance as school will be reopen
Schools are about to reopen and wearing masks is an option that should be kept under control, but many argue that the measure is not necessary.
Boris Johnson fears second wave of Covid will hit UK
The Prime Minister is concerned about a second surge of Covid that could hit UK in a fortnight.
Russia report: UK “took its eye off the ball”
Nearly a year-and-a-half after it was completed, the Russia report was finally published by Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee.
Boris Johnson about to announce £3bn extra funding for NHS
Johnson about to set an extra funding of £3bn for NHS amid fears of a second wave of Covid during the winter. For PM the NHS has to be “battle ready”.