London politics latest news: Boris Johnson eased restrictions to avoid party headlines, Welsh minister claims

London politics latest news: Boris Johnson eased restrictions to avoid party headlines, Welsh minister claims

B oris Johnson was hit with a furious row on Friday over ditching Plan B as a Cabinet minister slammed the Welsh First Minister for claiming restrictions are being eased in England... Read more »
COVID news latest – live updates: First Plan B restrictions eased – as Javid says he will still wear face mask | UK News

COVID news latest – live updates: First Plan B restrictions eased – as Javid says he will still wear face mask | UK News

A total of 29,517 NHS staff across England did not go to work due to COVID-19 on 16 January.  The latest figure, released by NHS England, is a decrease of 26% on... Read more »
PM rips up restrictions as work from home, face mask & vaccine passport rules to END

PM rips up restrictions as work from home, face mask & vaccine passport rules to END

Theatre industry says end of Plan B measures ‘a confidence boost’ The Society of London Theatre (Solt) and UK Theatre have welcomed the Government’s decision to end Plan B coronavirus measures as... Read more »
England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions

England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions

London — Most legal restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in England will be dropped next week, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the British Parliament on Wednesday. From Monday, face... Read more »
COVID news latest – live updates: Boris Johnson to make announcement today on Plan B restrictions | UK News

COVID news latest – live updates: Boris Johnson to make announcement today on Plan B restrictions | UK News

Met Police defends handling of Sarah Everard vigil after high court challenge launched against force The Metropolitan Police has defended its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard, which happened while COVID... Read more »
France travel restrictions: Paris eases strict COVID rules for arrivals from the United Kingdom

France travel restrictions: Paris eases strict COVID rules for arrivals from the United Kingdom

France has today eased strict COVID travel restrictions for arrivals from the United Kingdom. It means vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to self-isolate upon arrival. Prime Minister Jean Castex’s office... Read more »
Omicron UK LIVE: New Covid restrictions announced for Wales with sport to be played with no crowds

Omicron UK LIVE: New Covid restrictions announced for Wales with sport to be played with no crowds

Hospitality leader calls for support within next day The operator of the Real Greek and Franco Manca restaurant chains has urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to announce further support for businesses “in the... Read more »
Covid-19 live updates: Health Secretary won’t rule out pre Christmas restrictions as Omicron surge hits South West

Covid-19 live updates: Health Secretary won’t rule out pre Christmas restrictions as Omicron surge hits South West

New coronavirus measures before Christmas have not been ruled out by the Health Secretary, who said there are “no guarantees” following a “sobering analysis” from scientific advisers warning about the threat from... Read more »
London’s high covid rates could bring new restrictions in Staffordshire

London’s high covid rates could bring new restrictions in Staffordshire

London’s high covid rates could force Staffordshire into tighter restrictions, reports suggest. It is today being reported the Government is ruling out any return to a tiered approach to covid rules. That... Read more »
Covid lockdown LIVE: Updates as Boris Johnson ‘not expected to announce further restrictions’

Covid lockdown LIVE: Updates as Boris Johnson ‘not expected to announce further restrictions’

‘40% of the capital’s NHS workforce could be absent’ due to Covid, says professor Professor Alison Leary, chair of healthcare and workforce modelling at London Southbank University, said as much as 40%... Read more »