Stricter measures will be introduced in Liverpool, Warrington, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough
Read More »Coronavirus: Restrictions for England to be standardised into three tiers
The BBC understands a three-tier system will aim to replace the current patchwork of local lockdowns.
Read More »Covid-19: Growth in cases may be slowing in England
The R number in England appears to have fallen, a study suggests, although case numbers remain high.
Read More »Patients left ‘in limbo’ by NHS virus response
An MPs’ report says better communication with patients could have avoided much anxiety and stress.
Read More »Covid-19: Funding crisis threatens zoos’ vital conservation work
The body that represents British zoos says they are facing the biggest cash crisis in their history.
Read More »Job loss fears as furlough lifeline starts to wind down
Firms face higher furlough costs from Thursday, as Labour warns millions of jobs hang in the balance.
Read More »Asylum seekers could be processed on old ferries
Labour describes proposals being considered by the government as “unconscionable”.
Read More »Covid: Tighter rules ‘will take time’ to show results, says Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the rise in cases and deaths “show why our plan is so essential”.
Read More »Coronavirus: MPs promised vote on new rules ‘wherever possible’
The health secretary’s promise comes as the government is warned by the Speaker not to treat Parliament “with contempt”.
Read More »Covid: Alok Sharma accuses BBC of ‘gotcha’ line of questioning
The business secretary defends the PM’s mistake over local restrictions in north-east England.
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