Ministers must massively speed up coronavirus testing or risk their contact tracing plan falling ‘dead in the water’, warn doctors Almost half of coronavirus tests are failing to come back within a 48-hour period This leaves Britain’s contact tracing army racing to get in touch with contacts Fears that efforts to trace contacts could come … Read more
Ministers today gave the green light for the return of professional competitive sport in England from June 1, with horse racing and Premier League football likely to be the first back. However, all of the action will be behind closed doors with spectators banned from attending any events for the foreseeable future. Culture Secretary Oliver … Read more
Care home lockdown plan was rejected by ministers at the peak of the coronavirus outbreak last month Public Health England proposed stronger lockdown in care homes last month Downing Street had received an 11-point plan from the body on April 28 Plan urged ministers to ‘use NHS facilities… to quarantine and isolate residents’ The moves … Read more
Britons could take rapid coronavirus tests before flights to and from the UK as ministers consider ways to restart holiday trips abroad in time for the summer months. Scientists and officials are looking at whether coronavirus tests could be taken both before leaving and re-entering Britain to avoid quarantine that could help give a boost … Read more
MPs’ quarantine rebellion: Team of Tory politicians including seven former ministers are urging the Government to scrap plan to order all arrivals into UK to self-isolate for 14 days New border regime will force travellers to self-isolate for two weeks on arrival Group of 40 MPs revolted against the plans and called for PM to … Read more
Hair skew-whiff, a homely fireplace as backdrop and matey, first-name terms only. The Prime Minister appeared before a chosen collection of Westminster’s most self-regarding bobbies yesterday trying to appear as relaxed possible. It was clear, though, that events of recent days had knocked him off-kilter. His jowls were walrussy, the bags under his eyes bulging … Read more
A former chief constable has slammed Dominic Cummings and ministers defending him as ‘self privileged’ amid unrest from Durham Police officers who are said to be frustrated with the government’s version of events. After a weekend of MPs and the public calling for Mr Cummings’ resignation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser yesterday … Read more
Creation of £25bn sovereign wealth fund being actively considered by ministers to reboot regional companies in wake of coronavirus pandemic By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 22:15 BST, 24 May 2020 The creation of a £25 billion sovereign wealth fund is being actively considered by ministers … Read more
The former head of Ofsted blasted ministers today for failing to convince parents it is safe to reopen schools on June 1 amid reports three-quarters will refuse to do so. Sir Michael Wishaw backed the Government’s plan for a phased restart from next Monday, saying the UK risked creating a ‘lost generation’ due to the months’ … Read more
Government homelessness investment is being fast-tracked to ensure more than 3,000 new homes for rough sleepers aided during the coronavirus pandemic. The investment will be available in the next 12 months and will see £160million of a £281million four-year pot brought forward to be spent this year. It aims to prevent those taken off the … Read more