Two-week quarantine for arrivals in the UK could be ‘knocked on the head’ by the end of June

Government’s two-week quarantine for arrivals in UK could be ‘knocked on the head’ just THREE WEEKS after it comes into force on June 8 after huge revolt from Tory MPs and ministers All travellers coming to the UK will face two weeks in self-isolation from June 8  Tourism and aviation industries have warned move will … Read more

Priti Patel wants new powers to curb illegal migrants sneaking into UK and calls for law change

Priti Patel has launched a major push for controversial new powers designed to tackle the Channel migrant crisis, the Daily Mail can reveal. The Home Secretary has told Border Force chiefs to examine whether they have the legal authority to turn migrant boats around in the Channel – and send them back to France. If … Read more

A mandatory 14-day quarantine for arrivals is bonkers, say DAVID DAVIS and DAVID BLUNKETT 

When two politicians who, for years, have clashed over policies now find themselves on the same side of the argument about a mandatory 14-day quarantine period, it must be time to reflect whether the Government has got it wrong. The Home Secretary‘s policy is a devastating blow for anyone hoping to holiday abroad this summer, … Read more

Government must reactivate scheme to disperse child migrants across UK

Government must reactivate scheme to disperse child migrants across UK, warns Kent County Council leader – as 178 unaccompanied youngsters land at Dover so far this year Council is now the ‘sole carer’ of unaccompanied youngsters smuggled into UK Priti Patel has been urged to reactivate the National Transfer Scheme (NTS) It rehoused children to … Read more

Travel firms are ALREADY planning to exploit Dublin loophole in 14-day quarantine

Travel firms are already looking to exploit a ‘Dublin dodge’ loophole in Britain’s new quarantine rules that allows those arriving from Ireland to avoid having to isolate at home. Home Secretary Priti Patel announced plans for a tough new quarantine regime requiring almost all arrivals into the UK to immediately self-isolate for 14 days as … Read more

European fury at Britain’s chaotic quarantine rules with French leading outrage

European leaders have reacted with fury after Britain revealed its plans for a tough new quarantine regime requiring arrivals into the UK to self-isolate for 14 days.  Home Secretary Priti Patel has received widespread backlash both at home and abroad after unveiling the measures, which have been dubbed ‘ineffective and unenforceable’ by the travel industry. Ms … Read more

Boris Johnson holds crisis talks as Washington goes ‘berserk’ over a leaked interpol request

Boris Johnson holds crisis talks as Washington goes ‘berserk’ over a leaked Interpol request to arrest Harry Dunn’s alleged killer if she leaves the US High level talks attended by Boris Johnson and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab International wanted notice on former CIA agent Anne Sacoolas caused storm Home Secretary Priti Patel and Cabinet Secretary Sir … Read more

Home Secretary Priti Patel is in talks to force France to take back migrants

Home Secretary Priti Patel is in talks to force France to take back migrants no matter which side of the Channel they are seized on Migrants being brought into the UK when they’re caught in the Channel  Priti Patel said if migrants know they’ll be returned, they won’t try to cross A source close to … Read more

Whitehall inquiry CLEARS Priti Patel of bullying staff

Whitehall inquiry CLEARS Priti Patel of bullying staff – just days after former Home Office mandarin who sparked the inquiry launched legal action against her Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill found ‘no evidence’ to support allegations  Staff across three Government departments made claims against Priti Patel  Home Secretary denied the claims with the backing of … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Roads are jam-packed with traffic while Tubes look even busier

Britain’s roads were packed with traffic this morning as phone data showed that millions more people are taking to the roads in a further sign that they are starting to get back to work despite the coronavirus lockdown. It will pile pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson who returned to work today as calls for … Read more