Coronavirus deaths rise 596 in UK – almost a third down on yesterday

A further 596 coronavirus deaths have been announced in the UK, marking the lowest daily rise for two weeks. The increase, which brings the total number of fatalities to 16,060, suggests the lockdown is helping to stem the spread of infection. It comes as ministers are drawing up a three-pronged exit strategy to ease restrictions … Read more

Coronavirus deaths rise 482 in England – a drop of a third compared to last Sunday

A further 482 coronavirus deaths have been announced in England, a substantial drop in the nation which has suffered the lion’s share of UK fatalities. Public Health Wales has announced another 41 deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities in Wales to 575. There have been a … Read more

Traffic light system to get out of lockdown ‘could see schools back in weeks’

Schools could start returning within three weeks under a ‘traffic light’ plan being pushed by senior ministers to eases coronavirus misery. The ‘exit strategy’ would see the country get back up in running in stages after May 11, amid mounting fears over the catastrophic impact on the economy.  The idea is gaining traction amid signs … Read more

Boris takes back control: Prime Minister gives Cabinet directions from Chequers

The Prime Minister has taken back control at the helm and is giving directions to ministers from Chequers in an attempt to lead the UK out of the coronavirus crisis. Boris Johnson, who is currently recovering from coronavirus at the country retreat, has told Downing Street aides that he has set his sights on returning before … Read more

Get Britain moving again: Businesses and political leaders call for a clear exit from lockdown

A grand coalition of the country’s most senior political and business figures today calls on the Government to lift the shutters from Britain’s deserted high streets and map a route out of the crippling Covid-19 lockdown. Former Cabinet Ministers David Davis and Iain Duncan Smith have joined forces with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and … Read more

Masks WILL get us working: Ministers face pressure to encourage Britons to cover their faces 

Ministers were under mounting pressure on Friday night to encourage Britons to wear face masks as part of a staged plan to get the country back to work.  London mayor Sadiq Khan urged the Government to change its advice on masks to combat the spread of the virus.  He was supported by former Health Secretary … Read more