Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon to set out five-tier alert system
The Scotland government is to publish details later of a new five-tier alert system of Covid-19 restrictions. The new system - which adds two levels to the three tiers used in England - will come into force from 2 November. It will set out different...
FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information
US national security officials say Iran was responsible for sending threatening emails to Democratic voters ahead of next month's presidential election. The emails appeared to come from a far-right pro-Trump group and were meant to "incite unrest", National...
Coronavirus: Liverpool hospitals treating more patients than in the peak of the first wave
Staff at hospitals in Liverpool are said to be under "huge strain" dealing with extra COVID-19 patients as cases increase. Hospitals in Liverpool are now seeing more coronavirus patients than in the first peak in April, a hospital trust medical director has said. Dr...
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Rishi Sunak expected to increase tier 2 jobs support
The chancellor is expected to unveil new support for workers in parts of England under tier two restrictions. jobs support Rishi Sunak will announce an update to the Job Support Scheme (JSS) - which is set to replace furlough in November - in the Commons on Thursday....
Andy Burnham calls on Boris Johnson to end Manchester Tier 3 deadlock with Commons vote
The mayor of Greater Manchester has urged Boris Johnson to “break the impasse” over plans to place his region under Tier 3 coronavirus alert. Andy Burnham is calling on the Prime Minister to put the terms of any new restrictions before MPs by holding a vote in the...
Andy Burnham blames Chancellor in Greater Manchester lockdown row
Andy Burnham : Mayor Andy Burnham has blamed Chancellor Rishi Sunak for being "the problem" in the row over a lockdown for Greater Manchester, as confusion was cast over talks with Downing Street. The feud between No 10 and the Labour mayor continued on Saturday after...
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Rishi Sunak that “now is not yet the time to balance the books”
Monetary Fund: In an interview with Sky News, Kristalina Georgieva said the UK must stand ready to spend more to support businesses and households through the second surge of the pandemic. Her comments come as the chancellor faces criticism for providing less generous...
Bars and restaurants banned from selling alcohol from Saturday in Parliament
All House of Commons bars and restaurants will be banned from selling alcohol from Saturday. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said the decision came after London moved into the Tier 2 Covid-alert category. It is hoped the plans will bring Parliament in line with the...
Businesses to be short-changed by new lockdown support packages, Labour warns
The North of England is being short-changed over the support offered to areas facing new lockdown, Labour has warned. The opposition said that many businesses in the new Tier 3 areas will get £500 a week, which is less than a third of what they received in the first...
Sir Keir Starmer calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown in England as UK death toll hits four-month high
Sir Keir Starmer has urged the Prime Minister to implement a two to three week "circuit breaker" lockdown in England to stem the rising tide of coronavirus infections. In a major intervention, the Labour leader said the Government did not have a “credible plan” to...
We’ll be joined by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick, as newly published documents have revealed a ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown was recommended to government by SAGE three weeks ago
#KayBurley questions the housing secretary Robert Jenrick over which local areas are in Tier 3, the highest level of restrictions under the new lockdown system. On claims that the PM ignored scientists, Robert Jenrick tells Kay Burley that Boris Johnson took action...
Chris Whitty says Tier 3 rules ‘not sufficient’ on their own to beat Covid-19
Boris Johnson has compared the recent surge in coronavirus infections to “dashboard warnings on a passenger jet” — as his chief medical officer warned that harsh new restrictions may not be enough to curb the rise in cases. Chris Whitty The Prime Minister told the...
Staying off the campaign trail isn’t an option for Trump
Staying off : In some ways, it was like he had never been away. After a week-long COVID-19 enforced absence, Donald Trump addressed a noisy and enthusiastic crowd, happily veering off-script and lambasting his political opponents. It was classic Trump. But his...
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock denies breaching 10pm drinking curfew in Commons bar
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has denied claims he broke the government's coronavirus drinking curfew by continuing to consume alcohol in the Commons bar after 10pm. A senior Tory MP told the Mail on Sunday that Mr Hancock remained in the Smoking Room bar until at...
Coronavirus: Northern leaders warn further lockdown restrictions will have ‘devastating’ effect
Leaders in the north of England have warned further coronavirus restrictions would have a "devastating" effect on the country and the overall regional economy. Their comments come as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to make a statement to MPs on Monday amid...
Rishi Sunak under pressure to extend furlough scheme as pubs and restaurants could face new restrictions
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under fresh pressure to extend the furlough scheme as pubs and restaurants in coronavirus hotspots look set to face new restrictions. The Liberal Democrats have urged Mr Sunak to guarantee that the Government will help to pay the wages of...
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