The UK could “get going” with easing some lockdown measures from Monday, Boris Johnson has signalled. The prime minister suggested a “phase two” plan for…
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Top government scientist resigns from SAGE after breaking lockdown rules
Professor Neil Ferguson has resigned from the government’s scientific advisory group (SAGE) after reports he broke coronavirus lockdown rules. In a statement announcing his departure,…
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Labour Party: Starmer moves to rein in shadow cabinet spending plans
A leaked letter from Labour’s new shadow chief secretary to the Treasury reveals how Sir Keir Starmer is trying to stamp his authority on his…
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Coronavirus: MPs urge churches to allow small funerals
A group of Tory MPs are calling on the Church of England to ease restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak to allow small-scale funerals in churches.…
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Trade minister Conor Burns resigns over ‘veiled threats’ in letter
Conor Burns has resigned as a trade minister after a report found he used his position as an MP to intimidate a member of the…
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Coronavirus: Contact tracing app to be trialled on Isle of Wight
An NHS app aimed at limiting a second wave of coronavirus will be trialled on the Isle of Wight this week. It will be the…
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