Coronavirus UK: Ministers warn against booking holidays

Britons should hold off booking summer holidays until the ‘trajectory’ of the coronavirus outbreak is clearer, Grant Shapps suggested today – as he admitted an ‘exit plan’ from lockdown will not be unveiled for at least two weeks. The Transport Secretary said he had no intention of lining up a break himself amid fears that … Read more

People CAN go shopping more than once a week says No 10 after minister says single trip is the limit

People CAN go shopping more than once a week: Downing Street clarifies rules after minister Grant Shapps says the public should only make a single trip to the shops under coronavirus lockdown Transport Secretary’s comments put him at odds with official guidance Used BBC interview to say people should get supplies once a week But … Read more

UK waives duties so it can boost import of coronavirus testing kits

Britain will waive import taxes on coronavirus testing kits, ventilators and other vital medical supplies in a bid to boost the fight against the deadly disease amid widespread criticism of the government’s testing operation.  Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced this evening that NHS suppliers will no longer have to pay customs duty and import VAT on … Read more

Ministers face fresh fury on lack of mass coronavirus testing

Ministers were accused of bungling the drive for mass coronavirus testing today amid claims the UK does have the lab capacity to match Germany. Experts insisted ‘organisation’ rather than a shortage of facilities is to blame for the painfully slow rise in checks – warning that the lockdown cannot end until the situation changes.   Former … Read more

Ministers face fresh fury on lack of mass coronavirus testing

Ministers are facing fresh fury over the lack of mass coronavirus testing today amid claims the UK does have the lab capacity to match Germany. Experts insisted ‘organisation’ rather than a shortage of facilities was to blame for slow rise in checks – warning that the lockdown cannot end until the situation changes.   However, there … Read more