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Sajid Javid Insists The UK Would Not Introduce Mandatory Covid Vaccines For The General Population
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Insists The UK Would Not Introduce Mandatory Covid Vaccines For The General Population
Sajid Javid has said getting a vaccine should be a "positive choice" as he rejected suggestions taking Covid jabs could become mandatory.
Kwasi Kwarteng Rules Out Future Lockdowns Despite Covid Case Surge
Coronavirus
Kwasi Kwarteng Rules Out Future Lockdowns Despite Covid Case Surge
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said that the UK will not need a winter lockdown despite admitting "concern" over a sharp rise of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the UK.
Sajid Javid Confirms Vaccine Passports Will Not Go Ahead
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Confirms Vaccine Passports Will Not Go Ahead
Sajid Javid has confirmed that vaccine passports will not be mandated in nightclubs or any other large venues across the UK.
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Being A 'Super-Spreader' Of Confusion Over Vaccine Certificate Plans
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Being A "Super-Spreader" Of Confusion Over Vaccine Certificate Plans
Keir Starmer has criticised the government's plans to introduce vaccine certificates for nightclubs and large events from September.
Government Would Consider New Lockdown If Cases Become 'Unacceptable', Minister Claims
Coronavirus
Government Would Consider New Lockdown If Cases Become "Unacceptable", Minister Claims
Solicitor General Lucy Frazer said the government would "look at" introducing new lockdown restrictions if cases hit "unacceptable" levels.
Sadiq Khan Defends 'Unselfish' Compulsory Face Covering Rules On London Public Transport
Coronavirus
Sadiq Khan Defends "Unselfish" Compulsory Face Covering Rules On London Public Transport
Sadiq Khan has defended new rules making the use of face coverings compulsory on London public transport beyond 19 July, saying the move would give "confidence" to passengers.
The Key Scientific Advice Boris Johnson Was Given Before Ending Covid Restrictions
Coronavirus
The Key Scientific Advice Boris Johnson Was Given Before Ending Covid Restrictions
Boris Johnson has toned down his calls for 19 July to be England's "freedom day" after the scientific data concluded the future course of the pandemic will be highly uncertain.
Why Boris Johnson Might Be Forced To Ditch His “Irreversible” Lockdown Promise
Coronavirus
Why Boris Johnson Might Be Forced To Ditch His “Irreversible” Lockdown Promise
The Prime Minister's promise of an "irreversible" return to normality from 19 July could come under significant pressure as the UK enters uncharted territory in the pandemic.
Boris Johnson Says Lockdown Lifting Is ‘Now Or Never’ As He Sets Out Plan For 19 July Reopening
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Says Lockdown Lifting Is ‘Now Or Never’ As He Sets Out Plan For 19 July Reopening
Boris Johnson has told a Downing Street press conference that England is on track to lift the majority of its remaining coronavirus restrictions as planned on 19 July — despite lingering concern over the spread of the Delta variant.
Government Accused Of An 'Act Of Gross Negligence' With Blanket End To Face Covering Rules
Coronavirus
Government Accused Of An "Act Of Gross Negligence" With Blanket End To Face Covering Rules
Unions and campaign groups have criticised government plans to end requirements for face coverings to be used in public places.
Care Minister Insists 19 July Lockdown Easing Will Be 'Irreversible'
Coronavirus
Care Minister Insists 19 July Lockdown Easing Will Be "Irreversible"
Care minister Helen Whately has reiterated Boris Johnson's claim that the final lockdown easing will be "irreversible", despite admitting cases would continue to rise.
Boris Johnson Expected To Announce Four Week Delay To Lifting Of Lockdown Restrictions
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Expected To Announce Four Week Delay To Lifting Of Lockdown Restrictions
The Prime Minister is set to announce the final lifting of lockdown restrictions on 21 June will be delayed by up to four weeks.
Independent SAGE Issues Warning That Government Should “Pause” Roadmap Or Risk Another Lockdown
Coronavirus
Independent SAGE Issues Warning That Government Should “Pause” Roadmap Or Risk Another Lockdown
A group of leading scientists has urged the government not to go ahead with the final stage of its roadmap on 21 June amid fears the Delta variant could lead to a fourth national lockdown.
Minister Hints At Waning Confidence In 21 June Easing As Government Takes “Safety First” Approach
Coronavirus
Minister Hints At Waning Confidence In 21 June Easing As Government Takes “Safety First” Approach
Housing minister Robert Jenrick has insisted that the government is being “cautious” as it approaches the crucial decision on whether to go ahead with the final stage of lockdown lifting.
As the lockdown begins to lift, find your happy place Partner content
Education
By The National Lottery
As the lockdown begins to lift, find your happy place
Lifting Lockdown On 21 June Would Be A “Bad Decision” Warns Government Scientific Adviser
Coronavirus
Lifting Lockdown On 21 June Would Be A “Bad Decision” Warns Government Scientific Adviser
Professor Adam Finn, a member of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), warned this morning that there’s a “significant chance” the final stage of lockdown lifting will need to be delayed from 21 June.
East 17’s Tony Mortimer: my love of literature during lockdown
Culture
By Tony Mortimer
East 17’s Tony Mortimer: my love of literature during lockdown
I want to use my new love of literature during lockdown to inspire young boys to read.
Kwasi Kwarteng Says No Current Data To Suggest 21 June Lockdown Easing Delay After India Variant Rise
Coronavirus
Kwasi Kwarteng Says No Current Data To Suggest 21 June Lockdown Easing Delay After India Variant Rise
There is currently no data to suggest the 21 June lockdown easing should be delayed, Kwasi Kwarteng has said.
Dominic Cummings Says He Heard Boris Johnson Make 'Bodies Pile High' Lockdown Comments
Coronavirus
Dominic Cummings Says He Heard Boris Johnson Make "Bodies Pile High" Lockdown Comments
Dominic Cummings has confirmed that he heard Boris Johnson say he would rather "let the bodies pile high in their thousands" than implement a third lockdown.
Boris Johnson Fails To Deny He Said Covid Was 'Only Killing 80-Year-Olds'
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Fails To Deny He Said Covid Was "Only Killing 80-Year-Olds"
The Prime Minister has failed to deny reports that he had ignored pleas for a second lockdown last Autumn because the virus was "only killing 80-year-olds".
Lack of access to great quality TV is leaving many in the UK behind Partner content
Culture
By Alistair Thom, CEO | Freesat
Lack of access to great quality TV is leaving many in the UK behind
Great TV has been a source of comfort during the unprecedented events of the past year. Now we need to make it accessible for all.
Major Lockdown Lifting Overshadowed By Indian Variant Spread
Coronavirus
Major Lockdown Lifting Overshadowed By Indian Variant Spread
The spread of the Indian variant could cause disruption to the government's lockdown roadmap, Matt Hancock has suggested.
Boris Johnson Says Indian Variant Could Make It 'More Difficult' To Lift Covid Restrictions In June
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Says Indian Variant Could Make It "More Difficult" To Lift Covid Restrictions In June
Boris Johnson has said Monday's lockdown lifting would go ahead as planned but hinted there could be delays to plans to lift restrictions in June.
Boris Johnson Confirms Third Step On Lockdown Roadmap To Be Taken Next Week With Indoor Hospitality, Holidays And Mass Events To Restart
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms Third Step On Lockdown Roadmap To Be Taken Next Week With Indoor Hospitality, Holidays And Mass Events To Restart
The Prime Minister has confirmed England will take the third and penultimate step on his roadmap out of the Covid lockdown next week as cases and deaths from the virus continue to fall.