Animal abusers face tougher punishment as MPs support increasing maximum sentence from six months to five years The Animal Welfare Bill has now passed its second Commons reading Tory MP Chris Loder, who introduced Bill, said he was inspired to do so after mistreated springer spaniel he found abandoned by a road became family pet … Read more
Chris Whitty says lockdown could get TOUGHER and he’s ‘not confident’ Tier Three alone can rein in coronavirus as ministers try to ‘balance’ bringing R down with harming economy Prime Minister announced new ‘traffic light’ local lockdowns on Monday Prof Chris Whitty said he was ‘not confident’ the rules went far enough Chief medical officer … Read more
A London bus driver has died of coronavirus bringing the total number of male bus drivers killed by the virus to 30. The death of Kofi Opoku, 55, has sparked calls by the Union to bring in tougher safety measures for drivers. Croydon-based Mr Opoku was struck down by the virus and died earlier this … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing a ‘cabinet row’ over plans for a tougher coronavirus crackdown, as Northern city leaders last night pleaded with ministers not to impose lockdown-style measures. Amid growing talk of a Tory back bench rebellion over his 10pm Covid curfew, the Prime Minister is said to be facing a deepening split between senior ministers … Read more
Tougher restrictions banning people from mixing between households in any setting will be introduced in large parts of north-east England, the Health Secretary has said. Speaking in the House of Commons, Matt Hancock said the existing measures – for Northumberland, Newcastle, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead, Sunderland and County Durham – were being tightened at … Read more
Tougher lockdown rules could work, suggests official data showing Glasgow‘s spike in coronavirus cases was controlled within days of being hit by fresh restrictions. Residents in the city, home to around 600,000 people, and two neighbouring areas were banned from visiting any other households back at the start of September, in a desperate attempt to … Read more
Tougher lockdown rules could work, suggests official data showing Glasgow‘s spike in coronavirus cases was controlled within days of being hit by fresh restrictions. Residents in the city, home to around 600,000 people, and two neighbouring areas were banned from visiting any other households back at the start of September, in a desperate attempt to … Read more
£1bn bill to keep serious criminals in jail for longer: Officials admit plan for tougher sentencing for worst offenders will cost £385,000 per inmate An extra £1billion will be spent to keep serious criminals in prison for longer Sexual and violent offenders will serve at least two thirds rather than half a term Justice Secretary … Read more
Britons ‘face 10pm curfews and pubs could be forced to shut in just TWO WEEKS’ unless Rule of Six brings down Covid cases – but schools WON’T shut Boris Johnson has imposed ‘Rule of Six’ in bid to curb rise in coronavirus cases Ministers warning they are ready to take even tougher action if it … Read more
England’s new coronavirus crackdown limiting gatherings to no more than six people is more drastic than many countries in Europe. From Monday it will be illegal to assemble in groups of seven or more anywhere in the country, indoors or outdoors, Boris Johnson has announced. Only schools, workplaces and a limited number of other locations … Read more