Coronavirus UK: Matt Hancock’s ‘ill-tempered’ TV interviews

Matt Hancock has been involved in a series of ill-tempered live TV and radio interviews today where he appeared frustrated when repeatedly asked for ‘clarity’ on how Britain would be eased out of the coronavirus lockdown. The Health Secretary was grilled on whether the Government’s ‘road map’ was confusing and even appeared to roll his eyes … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Matt Hancock says no travel abroad in 2020

Matt Hancock has said summer holidays abroad will ‘not be possible this year’ after the government announced a 14-day quarantine for all international arrivals into Britain. Speaking to Philip Schofield on This Morning, the Health Secretary poured cold water over some Britons’ plans to fly abroad this summer, as holiday companies revealed a spike in … Read more

Government’s top experts ‘were not asked to approve government’s confusing ‘stay alert’ message 

Neither Professor Chris Whitty or Sir Patrick Vallance were asked to approve Number 10’s Government’s confusing ‘stay alert’ message, it was claimed today.  The ‘stay alert, control the virus, save lives’ slogan was unveiled on Sunday, replacing the ‘stay at home’ message that was in place since lockdown on March 23.  But the top experts … Read more

Boris Johnson claims the UK is testing ‘literally hundreds of thousands of people every day’

Boris Johnson tonight claimed the UK is testing ‘literally hundreds of thousands of people every day’ Boris Johnson tonight claimed the UK will test ‘literally hundreds of thousands of people every day’ as it moves towards finally leaving lockdown – despite the government failing to hit its daily target of 100,000 swabs for eight days … Read more

Two thirds of Britons fear virus more than immediate economic crash, poll finds

Coronaphobia could end up thwarting Boris Johnson’s efforts to ease lockdown – as a poll today suggested the public fears the virus far more than immediate economic meltdown. Exclusive research for MailOnline shows 62 per cent are more worried about the effects of the draconian curbs ending too early, while 38 per cent say their … Read more

Two thirds of Britons fear virus more than immediate economic crash, poll finds

Coronaphobia could end up thwarting Boris Johnson’s efforts to ease lockdown – as a poll today suggested the public fears the virus far more than immediate economic meltdown. Exclusive research for MailOnline shows 62 per cent are more worried about the effects of the draconian curbs ending too early, while 38 per cent say their … Read more

Is this the most self-centred press conference EVER?

Viewers have accused government minister Robert Jenrick of being smug and arrogant after a self-congratulatory appearance at today’s Downing Street coronavirus briefing.  Mr Jenrick, 38, is the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and gave today’s government update on the battle against the pandemic.  However, viewers took to social media to accuse him … Read more

Is this the most self-centred press conference EVER?

Viewers have accused government minister Robert Jenrick of being smug and arrogant after a self-congratulatory appearance at today’s Downing Street coronavirus briefing.  Mr Jenrick, 38, is the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and gave today’s government update on the battle against the pandemic.  However, viewers took to social media to accuse him … Read more

Coronavirus: Amount of particles, or ‘viral load’ affect severity

Professor Lucy Yardley, from the University of Bristol, sounded the alarm today, saying evidence shows ‘viral load’ plays a big role in how sick someone will become People exposed to a higher dose of coronavirus are more likely to fall critically ill, a scientist part of Number 10’s SAGE panel has warned. Professor Lucy Yardley, … Read more

FedEx courier arrives at 10 Downing Street with order of baby products for Wilfred

A variety of baby products have been delivered to 10 Downing Street today as the Prime Minister and his fiancée stock up on goods for their son Wilfred.  Carrie Symonds gave birth to Boris Johnson’s sixth child Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson on Wednesday last week and the couple have been busy ordering baby products to get … Read more