Coronavirus UK: People urged to avoid all non-essential contact

Boris Johnson plunged Britain into an extraordinary lockdown today – urging everyone in the country to stop all ‘non-essential’ contact with others. The PM warned that the coronavirus was now in a phase of rapid spread across the UK, with London seeing a particular surge, and it was time to take radical action to stop … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Ministers say UK WILL face tough measures

Boris Johnson is today facing mounting pressure for a dramatic escalation of the government’s coronavirus response – as ministers struggled to explain why there has yet to be a ban on big gatherings and a school shutdown.  Transport Secretary Grant Shapps defended the UK’s limited action so far, saying it was ‘science led’ and accusing … Read more

Inside the prime minister’s ‘haunted and exhausted’ inner circle battling coronavirus

The men and women who keep the country going: Inside the prime minister’s ‘haunted and exhausted’ inner circle that is battling Britain’s coronavirus epidemic Boris Johnson is ‘haunted’ and knows his legacy will be defined by pandemic  No 10 secretly fears coronavirus cannot be halted and fear wave during winter Team believe ‘all measures necessary’ … Read more

Inside the prime minister’s ‘haunted and exhausted’ inner circle battling coronavirus

The men and women who keep the country going: Inside the prime minister’s ‘haunted and exhausted’ inner circle that is battling Britain’s coronavirus epidemic Boris Johnson is ‘haunted’ and knows his legacy will be defined by pandemic  No 10 secretly fears coronavirus cannot be halted and fear wave during winter Team believe ‘all measures necessary’ … Read more

Former MP and Labour veteran Frank Field urges Boris Johnson to make cannabis available on the NHS

Former MP and Labour veteran Frank Field urges Boris Johnson to make cannabis available on the NHS after revealing he took ‘wonder drug’ to ease ‘crippling’ back pain The 77-year-old said CBD drug Bedrolite cured pain that had left him bedbound He called on Boris Johnson to meet with him to discuss legalising the drug … Read more

Panic-buying rampage sparks concern in Number 10

Supermarket bosses launched a plea for calm among shoppers yesterday after a wave of panic-buying around the country cleared shelves as people stockpiled for the expected coronavirus epidemic. The chaotic scenes, with people scrabbling to load up with loo rolls, long-life milk and pasta, have led to rationing by the major shop chains – and … Read more

Panic-buying rampage sparks concern in Number 10

Supermarket bosses launched a plea for calm among shoppers yesterday after a wave of panic-buying around the country cleared shelves as people stockpiled for the expected coronavirus epidemic. The chaotic scenes, with people scrabbling to load up with loo rolls, long-life milk and pasta, have led to rationing by the major shop chains – and … Read more