Risk of getting infected with Covid-19 while socialising outdoors is ‘much, much lower’

Rules on leaving the house in lockdown  You cannot leave your home to meet socially with anyone you do not live with or are not in a support bubble with (if you are legally permitted to form one). You may exercise on your own, with one other person, or with your household or support bubble. … Read more

Pub and restaurant chiefs say they’re ready to reopen for Alfresco April

Hospitality sector chiefs last night insisted they are ready to welcome back customers for alfresco dining. Ahead of Boris Johnson’s speech tomorrow setting out a roadmap for reopening, leading restaurateurs, pub owners and chefs said they have spent months preparing to serve customers outdoors. But while they are demanding to be allowed back in business before … Read more

Carrie Symonds: A passionate riposte by KATIE HIND

We’ve all heard the dumb blonde jokes, and the sexism that goes with them. Sprinkle a spot of intellect, ambition and charm into the mix and it ramps up things for those of the male race who are feeling particularly embittered with their lot. Just ask Carrie Symonds – she knows quite a lot about … Read more

Coronavirus vaccine for every adult in Britain by July 31st: Boris will accelerate inoculation drive

Coronavirus vaccine for every adult in Britain by July 31st: Boris will accelerate inoculation drive and jab all over-50s by April as minister meet TODAY to finalise lockdown roadmap to let families meet by Easter The ambitious new inoculation target will form part of PM’s awaited roadmap Government previously said it hoped to reach all … Read more

Britain suffers 355 more coronavirus hospital deaths – a fall of almost 30% in a week

Britain suffers 355 more coronavirus hospital deaths – a fall of almost 30% in a week – as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown By Katie Weston For Mailonline Published: 14:25 GMT, 20 February 2021 | Updated: 14:26 GMT, 20 February 2021 Britain has suffered 355 more coronavirus hospital deaths, falling by … Read more

Britons head to parks and beaches on first weekend of fine weather

Britons have flocked to the great outdoors on the first weekend of fine weather after weeks of dreary lockdown misery – as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil his highly-anticipated ‘roadmap’ to freedom on Monday. Temperatures are set to skyrocket today, with highs of 63F (17C) – and the potential to hit the 64F (18C) mark in some … Read more

Symonds allies at No 10: The ex-girlfriend of Michael Gove and ex-Cameron era Cabinet Office aide

Shockwaves were sent through No 10 after Boris Johnson appointed two new aides, one of whom is the ex-girlfriend of Michael Gove. Baroness Simone Finn was appointed as deputy chief of staff and Henry Newman was made a senior adviser of Downing Street.  The pair are not only allies of Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove … Read more

Leon chief calls for end to lockdown as he reveals firm is losing £200,000-a-week and could fold

The chief of fast food chain Leon has revealed that his firm is losing £200,000 per week and could fold if the current shutdown drags on for months.  John Vincent, 49, urged ministers to study the economic impact before extending lockdown ‘longer than necessary’, saying: ‘I wouldn’t launch a chicken wrap without analysis.’ In a … Read more

Five-minute coronavirus test made in the UK is touted as ‘game-changer’ in unlocking live events 

A five-minute Covid test made in the UK could be the key to kick-starting the return of clubs, live sporting matches and concernts. Yorkshire firm Avacta have developed a new super-fast lateral flow test which is understood to be in its last testing stage at the Government’s top-secret Porton Down lab. The test’s developers say it … Read more

Leon chief calls for end to lockdown as he reveals firm is losing £200,000-a-week and could fold

The chief of fast food chain Leon has revealed that his firm is losing £200,000 per week and could fold if the current shutdown drags on for months.  John Vincent, 49, urged ministers to study the economic impact before extending lockdown ‘longer than necessary’, saying: ‘I wouldn’t launch a chicken wrap without analysis.’ In a … Read more