Britons ‘face EVEN TOUGHER lockdown in TWO WEEKS’ unless Rule of Six works

Britons ‘face 10pm curfews and pubs could be forced to shut in just TWO WEEKS’ unless Rule of Six brings down Covid cases – but schools WON’T shut Boris Johnson has imposed ‘Rule of Six’ in bid to curb rise in coronavirus cases Ministers warning they are ready to take even tougher action if it … Read more

England’s crackdown limiting gatherings to SIX is TOUGHER than most of Europe

England’s new coronavirus crackdown limiting gatherings to no more than six people is more drastic than many countries in Europe.     From Monday it will be illegal to assemble in groups of seven or more anywhere in the country, indoors or outdoors, Boris Johnson has announced. Only schools, workplaces and a limited number of other locations … Read more

Australian state premier threatens tougher punishments after Captain Cook statue vandalism

Australian state premier threatens tougher punishments for ‘disrespectful’ vandalising of statues after two Captain Cook monuments are defaced by anti-racism protesters Two statues of Captain James Cook were vandalised with spray paint in Sydney New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian called the protest ‘un-Australian’ Cook and his men were the first Europeans to reach Australia’s … Read more

Poll shows a THIRD of public think quarantine on UK arrivals should be tougher

A third of Britons want the government’s 14-day quarantine to be even tougher, a poll found today – despite scientists dismissing the plan as pointless.   Research for MailOnline found overwhelming support for the restrictions on UK arrivals announced by Priti Patel yesterday.  With only very limited exceptions for lorry drivers and NHS workers, from Monday … Read more

Thug jailed for killing father-of-three Garry Newlove could face months longer in a tougher prison

Thug, 28, jailed for killing brave father-of-three Garry Newlove could face months longer in a tougher prison as Justice Secretary Robert Buckland blocks his move to an open jail Jordan Cunliffe, 28, was expecting to be released from closed prison this year He was 16 when he murdered father of three Garry Newlove, 47, back … Read more

UK’s coronavirus crackdown may get tougher as people continue to ignore lockdown

Britain’s coronavirus death toll surged by 181 yesterday as Government advisers warned that even stricter social distancing measures could be on the way. It is by far the biggest daily increase and means the disease has claimed 759 lives, including young and previously healthy people.  Government advisers said stricter social distancing policies may have to … Read more

The crackdown may get tougher

The crackdown may get tougher: As UK’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 181 in a single day, even stricter social distancing measures may be put in place, warn Government advisers London hospitals recorded the highest number of new deaths at 54 Advice says the public should leave their house only to shop for groceries, medical … Read more

Boris Johnson gives press conference amid calls for tougher coronavirus action

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of … Read more