Minister Quits as Britain Boils Over With Rage Against Boris Johnson and His Lockdown-Breaking Aide

There has been an outpouring of public anger after Johnson’s top aide admitted to traveling across the country while he thought he had the virus. REUTERS / Hannah McKay The most serious political crisis that Boris Johnson has faced as British prime minister is … Read More

Boris Johnson Under Pressure to Be More Open on Virus Strategy

(Bloomberg) — Pressure mounted on Boris Johnson to be more open about his coronavirus strategy as a panel of lawmakers called on his government to publish the scientific advice behind Britain’s response to the pandemic. The prime minister also faced … Read More

‘Not Listening to the Science.’ Experts Criticize the British Government’s Plan to Ease Coronavirus Lockdown

Passengers wearing face masks travel on a London Underground Tube train, in the evening rush hour at Waterloo station on May 11, 2020 – ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images Britons should wear face coverings in enclosed public places and workers … Read More

UK coronavirus advisor resigns after breaking lockdown rules

Professor Neil Ferguson speaks at a news conference in London, England, on January 22. (CNN) A leading epidemiologist who advised the UK government on its coronavirus response resigned from his government post on Tuesday after the Telegraph newspaper reported he … Read More

Boris Johnson set to signal lockdown restrictions to stay for months to avoid disaster of second peak of virus

Back in charge: Johnson due to front No 10 briefing for the first time since his illness BORIS Johnson will signal this evening that Britain will have to endure the restraints of the coronavirus lockdown for months to come with only a … Read More

Boris Johnson returns to work after fighting coronavirus, says lockdown measures to remain

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back at work Monday after recovering from the coronavirus, telling his country’s residents that “the end of the first phase of this conflict” … Read More

Coronavirus lockdown: Boris Johnson to take cautious approach amid fears of second peak of Covid-19 infections

Prime Minister is facing splits in his Cabinet over lifting restrictions. Boris Johnson will take a cautious approach to ease the nationwide lockdown due to fears a second peak of COVID-19 infections could do further damage to the economy. The Prime Minister … Read More

UK could have Europe’s worst coronavirus death rate, says adviser

Daily death toll shows the situation is comparable with other badly hit countries, says Jeremy Farrar Coronavirus – latest global updates Coronavirus – latest UK updates See all our coronavirus coverage  An air ambulance advanced trauma team lands in south-east … Read More

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