England to go into lockdown from midnight tonight after MPs approve new restrictions
4 years, 2 months ago

England to go into lockdown from midnight tonight after MPs approve new restrictions

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England is to go into a four-week lockdown from midnight tonight, after MPs approved Boris Johnson’s plan for tougher coronavirus restrictions by an overwhelming 516 votes to 38. Among the rebels were former party leader Iain Duncan Smith and ex-chief whip Mark Harper, while Mr Johnson’s predecessor as prime minister Theresa May abstained, after a critical speech accusing the government of cherry-picking statistics to support its case. Also voting against the government were Tory MPs Adam Afriyie, Peter Bone, Steve Brine, Christopher Chope, Philip Davies, Jonathan Djanogly, Jackie Doyle-Price, Richard Drax, Marcus Fysh, Chris Green, James Grundy, Gordon Henderson, Tim Loughton, Craig Mackinlay, Stephen McPartland, Huw Merriman, Anne Marie Morris, Sir Mike Penning, Andrew Rosindell, Henry Smith, Sir Desmond Swayne, Robert Syms, Derek Thomas, Craig Whittaker and William Wragg. Rounding on the government’s exit strategy for the lockdown, Sir Keir said it would be “madness” for England to leave lockdown on 2 December if coronavirus rates are still rising.

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England ends all COVID-19 restrictions, including isolation law
2 years, 10 months ago

England ends all COVID-19 restrictions, including isolation law

LA Times  

All government-mandated coronavirus restrictions in England were lifted Thursday, including the requirement for people who test positive for COVID-19 to isolate at home. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out his Conservative government’s strategy for “living with COVID” in the longer term. He said Britain is moving “from legal restrictions to personal responsibility,” and that the end of all …

UK\'s Boris Johnson faces Parliament test over lockdown party claim
2 years, 11 months ago

UK\'s Boris Johnson faces Parliament test over lockdown party claim

Deccan Chronicle  

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a high-stakes showdown Wednesday in Parliament that could help defuse a crisis over claims that he and his staff held broke coronavirus lockdown rules with illicit parties — or fan the flames even further. Johnson's lunchtime appearance at the weekly Prime Minister's Questions session in the House of Commons will be his first …

Asked to Learn to Live with the Virus, Britain Nervously Steps out of Lockdown
3 years, 6 months ago

Asked to Learn to Live with the Virus, Britain Nervously Steps out of Lockdown

News 18  

Britain is now split between excitement and apprehension over the government move to lift the lockdown altogether later this month. People are being advised to make their own decisions on wearing masks, or social distancing, though Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will wear a mask at public places “as a courtesy”. Johnson says cases are set to rise to …

Coronavirus lockdown UK: Parents urged to report schools to Ofsted
4 years ago

Coronavirus lockdown UK: Parents urged to report schools to Ofsted

Daily Mail  

Schools were warned yesterday they risk facing inspections if their online lessons are not up to scratch. Furious Tories, parents and unions blast Gavin Williamson's 'vague statement' that TEACHERS will decide GCSE and A-Level grades without explaining HOW - with pupils having no mock exams and just one term of classes all year due to Covid lockdowns GCSE and A-level …

England to go into lockdown as Britain records more than 58,000 daily COVID-19 cases
4 years ago

England to go into lockdown as Britain records more than 58,000 daily COVID-19 cases

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new strain of coronavirus. Key points: More than 75,500 people have now died of COVID-19 in the UK More than 75,500 people have now died of COVID-19 in the UK Case numbers are rising rapidly due to the spread …

Coronavirus | U.K. PM Boris Johnson announces nationwide lockdown
4 years ago

Coronavirus | U.K. PM Boris Johnson announces nationwide lockdown

The Hindu  

Nearly 56 million people in England will return to a full coronavirus lockdown, possibly until mid-February, to try to cut spiralling infection rates, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday. Mr. Johnson said that as of Monday, almost 27,000 people with Covid were in hospital — 40% more than at the peak of first wave of the outbreak on April …

Britain Returns To Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus Variant
4 years ago

Britain Returns To Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus Variant

NPR  

Britain Returns To Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus Variant Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images England will go under a new strict national lockdown through mid-February in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a Monday address. This move is the country's latest …

England enters third national lockdown, with 'hardest weeks' ahead
4 years ago

England enters third national lockdown, with 'hardest weeks' ahead

The Telegraph  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a strict lockdown until March with the promise that 13 million vaccinations will ensure it is “the last phase of the struggle” against Covid-19. He warned “the weeks ahead will be the hardest yet” as he ordered the closure of all schools from Tuesday and said GCSE and A-level exams will be cancelled for a …

London could be under lockdown for months, 'very difficult' to control new coronavirus strain: UK Health Secy
4 years ago

London could be under lockdown for months, 'very difficult' to control new coronavirus strain: UK Health Secy

India TV News  

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that London could be under a lockdown for months, as it will be "very difficult" to keep a highly infectious mutant strain of the novel coronavirus under control until vaccinations are rolled out. His remarks on Sunday came just hours after the new Tier Four restrictions came into force in the British capital …

Third national lockdown may be needed after Christmas, Boris Johnson hints
4 years ago

Third national lockdown may be needed after Christmas, Boris Johnson hints

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A third national lockdown might be needed after Christmas, Boris Johnson …

Boris Johnson defends England's tier-based lockdown in letter to rebel Conservative Party colleagues
4 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson defends England's tier-based lockdown in letter to rebel Conservative Party colleagues

Firstpost  

Most of England’s population will fall under the two toughest tiers when the second national lockdown ends on 2 December. Around 32 million people, including in London, will fall into Tier 2 London: Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged his Conservative Party lawmakers to back the government’s tier-based COVID-19 lockdown in a Parliament vote in a letter stressing that there …

Boris Johnson defends tier-based lockdown in letter to rebel colleagues
4 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson defends tier-based lockdown in letter to rebel colleagues

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged his Conservative Party lawmakers to back the government's tier-based COVID-19 lockdown in a Parliament vote in a letter stressing that there "a sunset" clause – or expiry date – of February 3 on the latest restrictions. The further tough measures after four weeks of a stay-at-home lockdown has triggered a backlash among Johnson's …

England set for tougher tiered measures when lockdown ends on Dec 2
4 years, 1 month ago

England set for tougher tiered measures when lockdown ends on Dec 2

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out a "COVID Winter Plan" to control the spread of coronavirus in a speech on Monday, when he is expected to set out some tougher tiered measures to come in as England’s lockdown officially ends on December 2. More areas are set to be placed into the higher tiers of tougher movement and …

UK lockdown: What can do you under new rules in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
4 years, 2 months ago

UK lockdown: What can do you under new rules in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Prime Minister said he has "every confidence" the measures …

Lockdown looms in England as Tories and Labour are set to vote
4 years, 2 months ago

Lockdown looms in England as Tories and Labour are set to vote

Daily Mail  

Theresa May led a furious Tory assault on the national lockdown plan today accusing the government of mangling figures to force the policy through. But Theresa May delivered a damning assessment of Boris Johnson's handling of the situation, saying a controversial claim that deaths could hit 4,000 a day by next month was 'wrong before it was even used' Department …

UK PM calls in army to roll out tests as lockdown looms
4 years, 2 months ago

UK PM calls in army to roll out tests as lockdown looms

Hindustan Times  

As England goes into Lockdown 2 from Thursday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called in the army to help with rolling out a massive testing programme across the UK and believes that there is “realistic hope” of a vaccine for Covid-19 in the first quarter of 2021. Pedestrians wearing face masks pause beside an advertising poster in a street in …

Boris Johnson declares England’s second stay-at-home lockdown from 5 November for four weeks
4 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson declares England’s second stay-at-home lockdown from 5 November for four weeks

Firstpost  

Johnson said that unless tough action is taken now the peak of mortality in the country could be even greater than the first wave triggering a ‘medical and moral disaster’ London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second stay-at-home lockdown across England, starting from next Thursday and to run for four weeks until at least the start of …

Boris Johnson accused of ‘giving in to scientific advisers’ as England heads for lockdown
4 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson accused of ‘giving in to scientific advisers’ as England heads for lockdown

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson was accused of “giving in to scientific advisers” by a former leader of his Conservative Party after the UK Prime Minister announced a lockdown for England following weeks of warnings from the experts. Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith wrote in the UK’s Telegraph newspaper that the month-long lockdown showed government was “giving in to …

Boris Johnson imposes month-long lockdown in England as COVID cases hit 1 million
4 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson imposes month-long lockdown in England as COVID cases hit 1 million

ABC  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered England back into a national month-long lockdown as the United Kingdom passed 1 million COVID-19 cases and scientists warned the virus is spreading faster than their worst predictions. Key points: A "stay at home" order has been issued for all of England until at least December 2 A "stay at home" order has been …

National lockdown reimposed in England for a month as UK Covid tally crosses 1 million
4 years, 2 months ago

National lockdown reimposed in England for a month as UK Covid tally crosses 1 million

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced that the UK government will be reimposing a national lockdown in England for one month after the country crossed the 1 million Covid-19 cases-mark and second wave of coronavirus infections seemed highly likely. The United Kingdom, which has the biggest official death toll in Europe from Covid-19, is grappling with more than …

England faces new lockdown as U.K. coronavirus case count passes 1 million
4 years, 2 months ago

England faces new lockdown as U.K. coronavirus case count passes 1 million

LA Times  

Performing arts and hospitality workers stand six feet apart in Parliament Square in London during a silent vigil to raise awareness of the pandemic’s impact on the arts on Saturday as new restrictions were announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new monthlong lockdown for England after being warned that without tough …

UK PM Boris Johnson pressured on fresh lockdown as Covid-19 at ‘critical stage’
4 years, 2 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson pressured on fresh lockdown as Covid-19 at ‘critical stage’

Live Mint  

The policy response to coronavirus in England isn’t succeeding in controlling the disease’s spread, scientists said Thursday, adding pressure on U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to introduce another national lockdown. “The second wave of the epidemic in England has now reached a critical stage.” The stark results of the Imperial study come as Johnson faces growing calls to impose even …

Millions face new UK curbs with coronavirus at ‘tipping point’
4 years, 2 months ago

Millions face new UK curbs with coronavirus at ‘tipping point’

Live Mint  

Millions of Britons could be on the verge of new coronavirus restrictions, with the UK’s deputy chief medical officer warning the nation has reached a “tipping point” similar to the situation before the countrywide lockdown began in March. “We are at a tipping point similar to where we were in March; but we can prevent history repeating itself if we …

Coronavirus: Timeline of key events since UK was put into lockdown six months ago
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus: Timeline of key events since UK was put into lockdown six months ago

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. - 30 April: In his first Downing Street press conference since being hospitalised for …

How did the UK end up back on the brink of a second national coronavirus lockdown?
4 years, 3 months ago

How did the UK end up back on the brink of a second national coronavirus lockdown?

ABC  

With ominous warnings that the UK could be facing 50,000 new coronavirus cases a day by mid-October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new restrictions to try to contain the spread of the disease. Key points: Face masks are now mandatory in England on public transport, in taxis, and while shopping Employees have been urged to work …

Dr RENEE HOENDERKAMP argues more coronavirus shutdowns would turn dangerous situation into disaster
4 years, 3 months ago

Dr RENEE HOENDERKAMP argues more coronavirus shutdowns would turn dangerous situation into disaster

Daily Mail  

Of all the muddled, panicky, flip-flop responses by the Government to the Covid-19 pandemic, the introduction of a so-called ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown this week would be the worst yet. Six months ago, when the coronavirus took hold in Britain, the Prime Minister imposed a draconian lockdown that forced people to stay indoors What I did not foresee, back in March, …

New UK Lockdown Likely Sooner Rather Than Later, Former Health Advisor Says
4 years, 3 months ago

New UK Lockdown Likely Sooner Rather Than Later, Former Health Advisor Says

News 18  

Britain is likely to need to reintroduce some coronavirus lockdown measures sooner rather than later, a former senior government health advisor said on Saturday. “I think some additional measures are likely to be needed sooner rather than later,” Neil Ferguson, a professor of epidemiology at London’s Imperial College told the BBC. Ministers were on Friday reported to be considering a …

New UK lockdown likely sooner rather than later, ex-advisor warns
4 years, 3 months ago

New UK lockdown likely sooner rather than later, ex-advisor warns

India Today  

Britain is likely to need to reintroduce some national coronavirus lockdown measures sooner rather than later, a leading epidemiologist and former senior government health advisor said on Saturday. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that he did not want another national lockdown but that new restrictions may be needed because the country was facing an “inevitable” second wave of …

Lockdown has returned to the north of England – and still nobody knows what’s going on
4 years, 5 months ago

Lockdown has returned to the north of England – and still nobody knows what’s going on

The Independent  

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Coronavirus | U.K. PM to set July 4 date to end COVID-19 lockdown with bars reopening
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | U.K. PM to set July 4 date to end COVID-19 lockdown with bars reopening

The Hindu  

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on June 23 set to announce July 4 as the date for a significant lifting of lockdown restrictions in the country, with cinemas, museums, bars, pubs and restaurants being allowed to open their doors to the public once again. Mr. Johnson is then due to set out some details in the House of Commons …

It would be unforgivable for Boris Johnson to lift the lockdown too soon
4 years, 6 months ago

It would be unforgivable for Boris Johnson to lift the lockdown too soon

The Independent  

For all its grievous failings, not least on coronavirus testing and tracking, the government cannot be entirely blamed for the shortcomings revealed in the first figures published on the new testing regime. One week into the new system, it is not known yet how many of the contacts that have been identified will in reality stay at home in full …

PM Boris Johnson forced to clarify UK lockdown advice
4 years, 7 months ago

PM Boris Johnson forced to clarify UK lockdown advice

Al Jazeera  

In his first statement to Parliament on the coronavirus pandemic, months after the beginning of the outbreak in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday issued a lengthy clarification to his government’s advice over the lifting of lockdown measures. “This is a supremely difficult balance.” Opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said the government had been issuing conflicting …

Boris Johnson accused of spreading confusion as he sets out first steps out of coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson accused of spreading confusion as he sets out first steps out of coronavirus lockdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Labour leader Keir Starmer said the new stay alert guidance “just isn’t clear enough” …

More than 60% of Britons uncomfortable about going out after lockdown ends, survey finds
4 years, 8 months ago

More than 60% of Britons uncomfortable about going out after lockdown ends, survey finds

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 60 per cent of Britons feel uncomfortable about …

This is how the UK will start to ease its coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

This is how the UK will start to ease its coronavirus lockdown

Wired  

Chris Gorman/Getty Images In Germany, car dealerships are reopening. As coronavirus cases start to fall, countries across Europe are beginning to ease coronavirus lockdowns and slowly reopen parts of their economies. Prime minister Boris Johnson says he will reveal details of an “exit plan” for the UK to start easing restrictions next week. In his public briefing on Thursday, Johnson …

UK paid heavily for being late off the mark on coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

UK paid heavily for being late off the mark on coronavirus

Deccan Chronicle  

As the deaths from coronavirus reach 20,000 in the UK, it is a really sad moment for so many. While parts of India are now being opened up, very tentatively, in the UK there is still confusion and debate on how long the lockdown would last. One problem is that while people are still dying in large numbers — it …

Coronavirus: England faces longer full lockdown than other parts of UK, as ministers continue silence on easing restrictions
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: England faces longer full lockdown than other parts of UK, as ministers continue silence on easing restrictions

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It dismissed Wales’s idea of a “traffic light” system for unravelling restrictions – allowing some …

Coronavirus: Fears that Boris Johnson will escape scrutiny as parliament is shut down for four weeks
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Fears that Boris Johnson will escape scrutiny as parliament is shut down for four weeks

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Commons leader said the government would aim to be back in four weeks – …

Coronavirus: When can I leave my home during the lockdown?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: When can I leave my home during the lockdown?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Many high street shops and department stores have already closed but the new restrictions …

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson imposes nationwide lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson imposes nationwide lockdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ed Davey, the acting leader of the Liberal Democrats, said: “Many people will be anxious …

U.K. Changes Direction, Orders Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

U.K. Changes Direction, Orders Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus

NPR  

U.K. Changes Direction, Orders Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced strict lockdown measures on the entire country, ordering Britons to stay home unless going out for essential work and purchases. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ordering people to stay at home or risk arrest. And then a lot of people would have seen the photos …

UK coronavirus lockdown: Boris Johnson issues stay-at-home order
4 years, 9 months ago

UK coronavirus lockdown: Boris Johnson issues stay-at-home order

CNN  

London CNN — The UK is banning people from leaving their homes apart from for a few “very limited” reasons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday, as he imposed the most stringent restrictions seen in Britain since the end of World War II. Police will break up public gatherings and fine people flouting rules, Johnson said in a remarkable …

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