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Wales has introduced its own ‘rule of six’ limiting people meeting indoors in a bid to tackle rising coronavirus cases but, unlike England, children under 12 will not be included. First Minister Mark Drakeford also confirmed this morning that people will still be allowed to continue to meet in groups of 30 outdoors, insisting that … Read more
Boris Johnson said at a Downing Street press briefing that the new restrictions were essential English parents are threatening to ignore the new ‘rule of six’ after Nicola Sturgeon exempted children from the similar ban in Scotland. Boris Johnson now faces a Tory backlash after the Scottish First Minister copied his restrictions – but with … Read more
Boris Johnson said at a Downing Street press briefing that the new restrictions were essential English parents are threatening to ignore the new ‘rule of six’ after Nicola Sturgeon exempted children from the similar ban in Scotland. Boris Johnson now faces a Tory backlash after the Scottish First Minister copied his restrictions – but with … Read more
NEW LOCKDOWN RULES FOR ENGLAND FROM MONDAY Max social gatherings SIX PEOPLE Applies indoors and outdoors Applies in private homes Applies in pubs and restaurants Does NOT apply to schools or workplaces Does NOT apply to weddings, funerals, team sport Does NOT apply if household bubbles are bigger than six people Police will be encouraged … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing a Tory revolt today after Nicola Sturgeon copied his ‘rule of six’ on social gatherings – but declared that children under 12 will be exempt. The First Minister warned that the R rate could be as high as 1.5 north of the border as she announced that a planned easing of … Read more
England has recorded a further 12 deaths from coronavirus in hospitals, while Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have reported no further fatalities. Britain’s death toll will be officially announced by the Department of Health this afternoon and may be different to the preliminary total calculated by adding up deaths reported by each home nation. New cases will … Read more
Local lockdowns are to be enforced in parts of Wales and Scotland from tomorrow after the areas saw large spikes in coronavirus cases. Renfrewshire and East Dunbartonshire in the west of Scotland will see new restrictions imposed from midnight tonight, with a similar clampdown for Caerphilly county in south Wales coming into force from 6pm tomorrow. … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon warns parts of Scotland’s economy could be closed down again if it fails to ‘step up’ efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus after surge in case numbers Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland may have to ‘put the brakes on’ lockdown easing Ms Sturgeon raised the prospect of having to ‘close parts of our … Read more
A further 12 victims of the coronavirus have been confirmed in England and Northern Ireland today. NHS England said 11 more people had died of the disease in its hospitals between August 2 and September 2, with six people dying on Wednesday. Scotland and Wales recorded no further victims today. A full round-up of non-hospital … Read more
Food Fight! Red squirrel and woodpecker snapped during heated argument over NUTS in a tree – and only one claims victory Photos show a fight between a red squirrel and woodpecker in Scotland The red squirrel perched on a tree stump with its paw in the air The great spotted woodpecker squares off on the … Read more