Foreign holidays could trigger another lockdown because they risk bringing back vaccine-dodging coronavirus variants, experts warn. Boris Johnson has promised his ‘roadmap’ will end the crippling restrictions ‘once and for all’, as Britain marks a year since life as we knew it ground to a halt. But SAGE scientists say trips abroad this summer could … Read more
A year ago today, British drinkers enjoyed a last night out and panic-bought alcohol before the country went into lockdown. Ahead of the UK’s first Covid shut down, which was announced three days later, Chancellor Rishi Sunak effectively signed a blank cheque as he unveiled a huge new coronavirus bailout to cover the wages of millions of … Read more
A gangland kingpin who masterminded a UK-wide gun running racket has been jailed for 12 years after police caught him selling an antique revolver to a teenager. Aqdas Vasi, 32, was arrested during a police operation after Tyrece Weaver, 19, was assigned to make a 360 mile round trip by taxi to collect the 19th … Read more
UK announces 20,694 more coronavirus cases in 39% rise from last Thursday as daily deaths increase by a fifth to 516 Today’s 20,694 new cases are up 39% on last Thursday’s 14,879 and 28% higher than yesterday’s 16,578 cases 516 victims announced today are 19% higher than the figure a week ago but down by 3% … Read more
Teenage girl who sparked UK-wide search when she vanished from her home aged 18 ‘is found six years later in Syrian camp for ISIS brides’ Nasra Abukar disappeared from her home in Lewisham in 2014 at age 18 Reports now say she traveled to Syria where she married an Isis fighter Abukar now ‘wants … Read more
Nationwide restrictions cannot be ruled out should England see a spike in coronavirus cases this winter, the Health Secretary has warned. Matt Hancock also hinted that restrictions may not be eased over Christmas to avoid an ‘uptick’ in the number of Covid-19 cases. Mr Hancock said countries in others parts of the world were already … Read more
The NHS coronavirus contact tracing app will not be rolled out nationwide until winter at the earliest, a senior health minister admitted today. Lord Bethell, the health minister responsible for the Covid-19 testing programme, said the app – which was supposed to be the UK’s saving grace for easing lockdown – is no longer the … Read more