UK Government considers introducing new restrictions
The UK government fears a new infection record and is considering introducing new restrictions to contain the virus.
Lockdown
Step 4 of lockdown easing delayed to July 19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce the shift in his roadmap out of lockdown today, asking people for a last sacrifice.
The end of lockdown may be shortly delayed
Despite the great success of the vaccination programme among the over-25s, the increasing number of cases in certain areas may lead to an extension of restrictions.
Kwasi Kwarteng: Lockdown restrictions ease, use common sense
Mr Kwarteng also revealed the government will not delay the next phase of resuming on June 21.
Matt Hancock: possible further easing of restrictions
Further easing of Covid-19 restrictions. That’s what Matt Hancock said.
Boris Johnson’s press conference today at 5pm to announce easing of restrictions
This afternoon the Prime Minister will explain what we will be allowed to do starting from May 17, as UK is now on the way to unlock “cautiously but irreversibly”.
Boris Johnson accused of certain statements: he never wanted a third lockdown
Minister Johnson accused of saying that he prefers the piled bodies rather than closing the country for the third time.
Covid-19 India: virus back on the rise, curfew imposed in several cities
India is seeing the number of new infections rise even faster than during the first wave, when it was close to 100,000 new cases per day.
British Retail Consortium explains how Covid-19 changed shopping habits
Pandemic’s impact on retail has been huge in the last year. Experts predict its consequences will last even after the end of restrictions and try to imagine how shopping will be in the future.
UK : Everything you can and can’t do from March 8
There will be some changes and we can take a look at how the rule will change next week.
Flight bookings heat up after lockdown exit plans revealed
Holiday bookings surged following the announcement of a road map out of lockdown, airlines, and travel firms have said.
Covid, what rules will be applied during the new lockdown?
This practical guide is to help readers to figure out the rules that will be applied during the third lockdown.
Covid, UK might not end third lockdown before March
As Britain runs fast with the vaccinations, there is uncertainty about the ending of the third national shutdown.
Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon announced the country will face a new lockdown
The Scottish Prime Minister also announced schools will remain closed until February.
New lockdown alert as concern grows over South African mutation
Boris Johnson confirmed that tougher measures could be introduced very soon
Boris Johnson could decide to enact third national lockdown until Easter
Prime Minister admitted that the measure was probably about to get tougher despite three-quarters of England already being in Tier 4.
“Tougher lockdown needed if schools stay open”, professor Hayward says
The professor also explains new Covid strain could be catastrophic without Tier 5
Gold Command meeting: “A probably full national lockdown from Boxing Day”
The meeting also discussed about the possibility to put Birmingham into Tier 4 before Christmas.
Queues in Oxford Street, as lockdown ends and shops reopen
Londoners have formed long queues outside shops in Oxford Street, as shops reopened after the end of national lockdown.
Lockdown tiers for every UK location unveiled
The new tier lockdown system is set to begin on 2 December. Here’s the full list of lockdown tiers by area.
Boris Johnson to announce details of new tier lockdown
The Prime Minister will soon announce the rules for the new tier lockdown that will take effect on 2 December.
Travellers arriving in UK to end quarantine in 5 days
Travellers arriving in UK from countries not on the Government’s ‘travel corridor list’ will be able to reduce their quarantine period to just 5 days.
Covid Christmas Plan: the new rules for shops and pubs
The Government will soon announce the Covid Winter Plan, which will allow shops and gyms to reopen, while hospitality will have to bear the brunt.
Lockdown bringing covid cases down, Matt Hancock says
The infections rate is going down which means tougher restrictions are working and they might remain tight for longer.