Queen thanks army of 405,000 Britons volunteer to boost the NHS
The Queen has thanked the volunteers who are stepping in to help the NHS as Britain battles the coronavirus outbreak and 405,000 people step forward to assist the vulnerable.
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Coronavirus UK: Chris Whitty says tests MORE than days way
The Chief Medical Officer today moved to pour cold water on suggestions a test for coronavirus immunity could be available in stores like Boots within ‘days’. Prof Chris Whitty tried to dampen expectations of an imminent breakthrough as he warned of a ‘global bottleneck’ in supplies of kits – amid mounting criticism of the UK’s … Read more
Boris Johnson warns firms guilty of coronavirus profiteering they will face ‘significant’ fines
Boris Johnson warns firms guilty of coronavirus profiteering they will face ‘significant’ fines as the government urges shoppers to report any retailers trying to cash in on the crisis Boris Johnson today urged traders not to engage in profiteering during crisis Downing Street said PM is ‘clear we don’t want to see profiteering of any … Read more
Boris Johnson hails army of 250,000 volunteers to boost the NHS
Boris Johnson hailed the ‘astonishing’ response from the public after the target number was reached in less than 24 hours.
170,000 Britons sign up overnight for 'volunteer army' to boost the NHS
The ‘astonishing’ response was revealed after Health Secretary Matt Hancock appealed for people to join the national effort last night.
Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson’s lockdown backed by 93% public
Boris Johnson’s dramatic coronavirus lockdown announcement last night was watched by 27million Britons – as a poll found 93 per cent back the measures. The huge viewing figures make the PM’s grim TV address from Downing Street one of the most watched events in UK history, exceeding the numbers for the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony. Research … Read more
Church of England closes all its buildings immediately in battle against coronavirus
Church of England closes all its buildings immediately in battle against coronavirus meaning church weddings and funerals are cancelled Funerals will no longer take place in Church of England buildings from today Baptisms will only be performed in ’emergencies’ in hospitals or private homes Churches had remained open after public worship was suspended on March … Read more
Coronavirus UK Lockdown: Only ‘immediate family’ at funerals
Couples are BANNED from staying at each other’s houses, ‘immediate family’ only at funerals and £30 fines and threat of court for anyone found in a group in public – the reality of Boris Johnson’s lockdown rules Boris Johnson last night put the UK into a state of lockdown to fight coronavirus People can only leave … Read more
Coronavirus lockdown: Boyfriends and girlfriends told not to visit each other
The reality of Boris Johnson’s coronavirus lockdown rules: Couples BANNED from staying at each other’s houses, ‘immediate family’ only at funerals and £30 fines and the threat of court for anyone found in a group in public Boris Johnson last night put the UK into a state of lockdown to fight coronavirus People can only … Read more
Boris Johnson hosts ‘vrtual Cabinet’ as ministers dial-in to coronavirus crisis meeting
Virtual Cabinet: Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock are the ONLY ministers to attend coronavirus crisis meeting as rest of the PM’s team ‘dial in’ to obey new distancing rules It came after Prime Minister’s decision last night to place the UK in lockdown The rest of his top team used the Zoom conferencing app to … Read more