Ministers say a decision to close all London primaries was a “last resort”, but unions call for further action.
Read More »Covid: ‘Nail-biting’ weeks ahead for NHS, hospitals in England warn
Doctors urge public to “take it seriously” and follow coronavirus restrictions amid rising cases.
Read More »New Year’s Eve: UK sees in 2021 with fireworks and light show
It comes as most people heeded warnings to stay home – but police issued fines to those who didn’t.
Read More »Brexit: New era for UK as it completes separation from European Union
Boris Johnson celebrates the “freedom in our hands” as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.
Read More »Covid-19: UK reports a record 55,892 daily cases
It comes as another 964 people died within 28 days of a positive test, only slightly down on Wednesday.
Read More »Covid: UK will bounce back this year, says Johnson
But the prime minister warns of a continued “struggle” against Covid, as he gives his New Year message.
Read More »Covid-19: School closures will be ‘as short as possible’
There is “absolutely no reason” England’s schools will not be ready to mass test pupils, Gavin Williamson says.
Read More »Covid: ‘No logic’ to keeping schools open in London
Schools in 10 London boroughs will remain open despite tier-four restrictions across the capital.
Read More »Covid: New Year’s Eve warning as millions are told to stay at home
More areas in England join the top restrictions tier as officials warn against holding parties.
Read More »Brexit: Dover-Calais route ‘will work well on 1 January’
Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.
Read More »