Boris Johnson announces new lockdown for England as NHS at risk of being overrun
4 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson announces new lockdown for England as NHS at risk of being overrun

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 Boris Johnson has placed England into a third national lockdown until at least the middle of February following warnings from experts that the NHS is at risk of being overwhelmed. The prime minister said the new variant of coronavirus was spreading across the country at an “alarming” rate and could threaten the capacity of the NHS in just three weeks unless urgent action was taken. In a sign of the problems facing parts of the country, Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, had earlier announced a new lockdown north of the border, saying she believed Scotland was currently around four weeks behind London on the curve of the pandemic. Making the announcement, Mr Johnson said: “It's clear that we need to do more together to bring this new variant under control while our vaccines are rolled out.” “In England we must therefore go into a national lockdown which is tough enough to contain this variant.” The Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, warned that the success or failure of the latest lockdown would depend on the willingness of the public to obey the new rules.

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Boris Johnson: I am no longer sure ‘medieval’ lockdowns beat Covid
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson: I am no longer sure ‘medieval’ lockdowns beat Covid

The Telegraph  

Mr Johnson writes in the memoir, serialised in the Mail on Sunday, that he initially believed lockdowns were having a suppressing effect on the virus. “There were always two waves, whether you were in China, where lockdowns were ruthlessly enforced, or in Sweden, where they took a more voluntary approach.” He then added: “I am not saying that lockdowns achieved …

England ends all COVID-19 restrictions, including isolation law
3 years, 1 month 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
3 years, 2 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 …

Boris Johnson denies imposing ‘lockdown by stealth’ amid Tory anger
3 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson denies imposing ‘lockdown by stealth’ amid Tory anger

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Prime Minister urged people to be “cautious” about …

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces accusations of illicit parties during lockdown
3 years, 3 months ago

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces accusations of illicit parties during lockdown

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's staff appeared to joke about holding a Christmas party last year while much of the country faced tough COVID-19 restrictions, in a leaked video released by broadcaster ITV. Key points: The British Prime Minister's office faces allegations it held gatherings despite a lockdown in late 2020 The opposition says it is an insult to Britons …

Johnson: England to lift last virus restrictions on July 19
3 years, 8 months ago

Johnson: England to lift last virus restrictions on July 19

Associated Press  

LONDON — All remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday. He said it was “the right moment to proceed” as schools close for summer vacation but urged people to “proceed with caution.” Johnson said although risks of the pandemic remain, legal restrictions …

Johnson voices caution over next lockdown easing in England
3 years, 9 months ago

Johnson voices caution over next lockdown easing in England

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

Police preparing for mass celebrations on Boris Johnson’s lockdown exit dates
4 years, 1 month ago

Police preparing for mass celebrations on Boris Johnson’s lockdown exit dates

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. Martin Hewitt, chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said that although the prime …

Tory demand lockdown end date is brought forward from June
4 years, 1 month ago

Tory demand lockdown end date is brought forward from June

Daily Mail  

Coronavirus cases, deaths and hospital admissions are continuing to fall rapidly, according to official figures that will pile even more pressure on Boris Johnson to ease lockdown sooner. Gavin Williamson says ministers are 'putting exam results firmly in the hands of teachers' after algorithm debacle as he unveils £700m Covid catch-up package including summer classes to help pupils recoup 'two …

Boris Johnson has plenty of questions left to answer over the lockdown roadmap
4 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson has plenty of questions left to answer over the lockdown roadmap

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The prime minister, Boris Johnson, said …

England plans to lift lockdown by 21 June: Schools, outdoor picnics to resume by 8 March, shops in April
4 years, 1 month ago

England plans to lift lockdown by 21 June: Schools, outdoor picnics to resume by 8 March, shops in April

Firstpost  

London: Children in England will return to class and people will be able to meet a friend outside for coffee in two weeks’ time, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday as he laid out a slow easing of one of Europe’s strictest pandemic lockdowns. Johnson said the government’s plan would move the country “cautiously but irreversibly” out of lockdown. Johnson’s …

Boris Johnson announces roadmap for ending England's COVID lockdown
4 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson announces roadmap for ending England's COVID lockdown

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined the roadmap for lifting England's strict coronavirus lockdown, with some restrictions set to last until late June. Key points: England has a new four-step plan for easing coronavirus restrictions, starting with schools opening on March 8 Each step will have a period of five weeks, with the final step seeing most restrictions lifted …

Boris Johnson says move to ease lockdown will be ‘irreversible’
4 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson says move to ease lockdown will be ‘irreversible’

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. What we want to see is progress that is cautious but irreversible and I think …

Number of students in school during lockdown rises to 15 per cent in England
4 years, 1 month ago

Number of students in school during lockdown rises to 15 per cent in England

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson tells parents they are doing a great job during lockdown - and he is doing all he can to help
4 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson tells parents they are doing a great job during lockdown - and he is doing all he can to help

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 Boris Johnson has written an open letter to the nation’s parents …

Schools to remain closed until at least 8 March, says Boris Johnson
4 years, 1 month ago

Schools to remain closed until at least 8 March, says Boris Johnson

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. Mr Johnson also said a "programme of catch-up" would be put in place, and will …

Boris Johnson says some lockdown restrictions could be eased by mid-February
4 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson says some lockdown restrictions could be eased by mid-February

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 Boris Johnson has said there is “potential” for relaxation of some …

UK Govt Rolls Out 'Act Like You've Got It' Drive Amid 'Alarming' Covid-19 Spike
4 years, 2 months ago

UK Govt Rolls Out 'Act Like You've Got It' Drive Amid 'Alarming' Covid-19 Spike

News 18  

The UK government on Saturday began rolling out a series of stark UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson took to social media to urge people to strictly follow the stay-at-home lockdown as the disease continues to spread at an alarming rate. Our hospitals are under more pressure than at any other time since the start of the pandemic, and infection rates …

Coronavirus lockdown UK: Parents urged to report schools to Ofsted
4 years, 2 months 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 …

Inside Politics: Boris Johnson sets out vaccination timetable
4 years, 2 months ago

Inside Politics: Boris Johnson sets out vaccination timetable

The Independent  

The only solution to the rift between Harry and William is to let the Duke of Sussex enjoy his “freedom” in America, according to royal historian Robert Lacey. Johnson offered no explanation why he said on Sunday that schools were “safe”, saying only: “I completely understand the inconvenience and distress this late change will cause.” The PM also set out …

Boris Johnson announces national lockdown in England till mid-Feb to combat new COVID-19 variant
4 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson announces national lockdown in England till mid-Feb to combat new COVID-19 variant

Firstpost  

London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday announced a six-week lockdown for England’s 56 million people, including the closure of schools, after a surge in coronavirus cases brought warnings that hospitals could soon face collapse. “But for now I’m afraid we must once again stay at home, protect the National Health Service and save lives,” said Johnson, adding the lockdown …

England LOCKDOWN: PM Boris Johnson announces strict restrictions till mid-February as Covid cases surge
4 years, 2 months ago

England LOCKDOWN: PM Boris Johnson announces strict restrictions till mid-February as Covid cases surge

India TV News  

England LOCKDOWN: PM Boris Johnson announces strict restrictions till mid-February as Covid cases surge As of Monday, there were 26,626 COVID-19 patients in hospitals in England, an increase of more than 30% from a week ago. England has gone under a new national lockdown as Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said the UK would remain under restrictions until at …

England to go into lockdown as Britain records more than 58,000 daily COVID-19 cases
4 years, 2 months 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 …

A third national lockdown would once have been the end of Boris Johnson’s career
4 years, 2 months ago

A third national lockdown would once have been the end of Boris Johnson’s career

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson forced to close schools a day after declaring them safe for pupils
4 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson forced to close schools a day after declaring them safe for pupils

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. “And the answer is simply that we’ve been doing everything in our power to keep …

Alert Level 5: British PM declares nationwide lockdown, schools to remain shut
4 years, 2 months ago

Alert Level 5: British PM declares nationwide lockdown, schools to remain shut

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday declared another nationwide lockdown to curb further spread of the novel coronavirus. "Today, the United Kingdom's chief medical officers have advised that the country should move to Alert Level 5 meaning that if action is not taken, NHS capacity may be overwhelmed within 21 days," Johnson said in his address to the nation. …

England enters third national lockdown, with 'hardest weeks' ahead
4 years, 2 months 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 …

Boris Johnson orders new England COVID lockdown
4 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson orders new England COVID lockdown

Al Jazeera  

UK PM says a new more contagious variant of coronavirus is spreading at great speed, putting hospitals under pressure. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered England into a new national lockdown to try to slow a surge in COVID-19 cases that threatens to overwhelm parts of the health system before a vaccine programme reaches a critical mass. Johnson said …

‘Do it now’: Starmer urges PM to announce national lockdown within 24 hours to tackle Covid crisis
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Do it now’: Starmer urges PM to announce national lockdown within 24 hours to tackle Covid crisis

The Independent  

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Tougher lockdown restriction likely on the way, says UK PM Johnson
4 years, 2 months ago

Tougher lockdown restriction likely on the way, says UK PM Johnson

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that tougher lockdown restrictions were probably on the way as COVID-19 cases keep rising, but that schools were safe and children should continue to attend. Much of England is already under the toughest level of restriction set out in a four-tier system of regional regulations designed to stop the spread of the …

Boris Johnson announces new restrictions for London, southeast England in bid to curb new COVID-19 strain
4 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson announces new restrictions for London, southeast England in bid to curb new COVID-19 strain

Firstpost  

England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty confirmed that a new COVID-19 strain which surfaced in the country could spread faster and called for greater public vigilance London: British prime minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a “stay at home” order for London and southeast England to slow a new coronavirus strain that is significantly more infectious. England’s chief medical officer …

Third national lockdown may be needed after Christmas, Boris Johnson hints
4 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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’s lockdown exit plan ‘full of risks’ and threatens to undo progress made in lockdown, BMA warns
4 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson’s lockdown exit plan ‘full of risks’ and threatens to undo progress made in lockdown, BMA warns

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 The government's plan to exit lockdown is “full of risks” …

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

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

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson issues plea to Tory rebels to support new lockdown
4 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson issues plea to Tory rebels to support new 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. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has issued a plea to Tory rebels to back …

Lockdown looms in England as Tories and Labour are set to vote
4 years, 4 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 parliament approves month-long COVID-19 lockdown for England
4 years, 4 months ago

UK parliament approves month-long COVID-19 lockdown for England

Al Jazeera  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists looming new coronavirus lockdown will end ‘automatically’ in four weeks. British politicians approved a month-long lockdown in England, voting in favour of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to try to prevent COVID-19 running out of control and overwhelming health services. Johnson insisted that the looming new coronavirus lockdown would end “automatically” in four weeks, …

Schools must close to make second lockdown work, northern leaders tell Boris Johnson
4 years, 4 months ago

Schools must close to make second lockdown work, northern leaders tell Boris Johnson

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 Northern leaders say schools must close if the lockdown is to …

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

Second lockdown: Government ‘must make it count’, scientists warn
4 years, 4 months ago

Second lockdown: Government ‘must make it count’, scientists warn

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government “must make it count” as England prepares to head …

Boris Johnson announces four-week Covid lockdown in England
4 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson announces four-week Covid lockdown in England

Daily Mail  

Key points in COVID lockdown Mark 2 Restrictions will start at midnight on Thursday morning and last until December 2. Papers drawn up by government advisers show daily death projections from different epidemic modelling groups, compared with the first wave and the government's previous 'reasonable worst-case scenario' - marked in black Medical chief Chris Whitty said cases now appeared to …

Boris Johnson considering new national lockdown for England: UK media
4 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson considering new national lockdown for England: UK media

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering imposing a new month-long national lockdown in England next week after scientists warned the coronavirus was spreading faster than their worst predictions, local media reported. "And unlike the first wave, where we had a national lockdown which protected huge swathes of society, this outbreak is now running riot across all age groups." A …

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

Boris Johnson slams Andy Burnham over Manchester lockdown
4 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson slams Andy Burnham over Manchester lockdown

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson today demanded Greater Manchester leaders focus on 'saving lives' as he hailed an agreement with Lancashire to move into the toughest lockdown level. In other key developments today: Almost a third of England's councils saw a drop in coronavirus infections last week amid calls for a second circuit-breaker lockdown and tightening restrictions across the country; SAGE member Professor …

Boris Johnson says no to a UK-wide coronavirus lockdown despite calls for one from Sir Keir Starmer and scientific advisers
4 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson says no to a UK-wide coronavirus lockdown despite calls for one from Sir Keir Starmer and scientific advisers

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resisted calls for a short "circuit breaker" lockdown across England, but says he has ruled nothing out. Key points: The UK introduced a new local and regional level lockdown system this week The Labour Party is calling for a 2-3 week, nationwide lockdown It was earlier revealed the Prime Minister ignored his scientific advisers, …

Boris Johnson unveils three-tier COVID-19 lockdown plan; Liverpool in 'very high' risk category
4 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson unveils three-tier COVID-19 lockdown plan; Liverpool in 'very high' risk category

Firstpost  

Under the new measures, areas in England are classified at medium, high, or very high risk, and placed under restrictions of varying severity London: The British government carved England into three tiers of coronavirus risk on Monday in a bid to slow a resurgent outbreak, putting the northern city of Liverpool into the highest-risk category and shutting its pubs, gyms, …

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