Boris Johnson’s 10pm coronavirus curfew was branded a ‘sick experiment for a second wave’ by his own MPs – as the mayor of one of the UK’s biggest cities warned it was doing ‘more harm than good’. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said the government’s drinking deadline was pushing crowds into supermarkets to buy … Read more
More Tories joined the revolt on coronavirus curbs today – despite suggestions Commons rules could save Boris Johnson from an humiliating defeat this week. The PM is struggling to quell growing fury from his own MPs over the restrictions and the lack of parliamentary scrutiny. There are claims that up to 100 are ready to … Read more
Leaders from 64 countries have signed a 10-point Pledge For Nature, outlining steps to combat climate change by helping the world ‘live in harmony with nature’ by 2050. Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel and Boris Johnson are among the figure heads who signed the document stating the world is in a ‘state of planetary emergency’ requiring ‘urgent and … Read more
Police are ‘struggling’ to enforce coronavirus rules because there are not enough officers to crack down on the 10pm curfew breakers, a union boss warned today. John Apter, national chairman of the Police Federation, said there were often now just ‘one or two’ officers available to police busy high streets in towns and cities at … Read more
It’s double trouble for Boris: PM faces warnings from Tory party donors over ‘bleak’ economy… as poll shows Labour is ahead for first time since Keir Starmer took over as leader Boris Johnson has been accused of damaging economy with handling of crisis Follows months of coronavirus U-turns which have seen Labour creep up Poll … Read more
Can Tory rebels defeat Boris Johnson in vote on ‘draconian’ coronavirus laws? MPs’ anger grows over use of emergency powers to introduce tough new pandemic restrictions More than 50 MPs have signed an amendment laid down by Sir Graham Brady They are demanding votes before any future curbs on British ‘liberty’ brought in Labour and the … Read more
Boris Johnson earmarks area the size of the Lake District and south Downs for protected status in bid to boost Britain’s natural beauty Boris Johnson will warn immediate action is needed to save wildlife and habitats He said that ‘we cannot afford to dither’ because biodiversity loss is happening He is promising to safeguard an … Read more
Police will carry out spot checks and act on tip-offs to enforce strict new Covid-19 self-isolation rules from today. People ordered to quarantine after they or a contact test positive for the virus face a knock on the door from officers to check they are not leaving their home. It comes amid a growing revolt by … Read more
Could your boss be SPYING on you? Employers fearing a productivity dip as lockdown continues are turning to surveillance to ‘create an office atmosphere’ for home workers Dr Claudia Pagliari says managers have ‘ramped up’ tracking their employees Digital tracking on apps such as Slack and Microsoft Teams logs worker’s time Co-founder of tech startup is turning … Read more
Plan to use Premier League cash to help lower league football clubs stay afloat could be finalised this week, says Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden as he urges big teams to ‘step up to the plate’ Oliver Dowden said Premier League must ‘look after football family as a whole’ Culture Sec said he is hopeful of … Read more