Boris Johnson says he is taking “the first careful steps” in easing the coronavirus lockdown – with people in England allowed to spend more leisure time outside from Wednesday.
Month: May 2020
Boris Johnson’s sombre tone reflects the fearful, uncertain mood of the nation.
The prime minister’s suggestion that some children could start returning to schools in England from 1 June has been described as “reckless” by the largest teaching union.
Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing has warned the hospitality industry is in danger of collapsing unless it receives more help from the government.
Boris Johnson’s address to the nation raised “more questions than answers”, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has told Sky News.
Cumbria is an idyllic part of the world – a popular choice for day trippers and staycationers when the weather’s warm.
A government medical adviser says he cannot easily tell who is more at risk of dying with COVID-19 – a 50-year-old slender black man who runs half-marathons, or a 32-year-old white man who is extremely overweight, has diabetes, asthma and does not exercise.
Britons have been accused of “ignoring” restrictions during the sunny bank holiday weekend, as the police and coastguard criticised those failing to observe guidelines.
The government has announced a new slogan for the next stage of the fight against coronavirus – but it has not been widely welcomed.
As the government begins to ease the lockdown it will keep an anxious eye on the R number.