Numbers using public and private transport increase for first time since coronavirus lockdown

Apr 1, 2020

Britain’s coronavirus lockdown began to fray on Wednesday night as official figures showed an “uptick” in the number of people using transport. The number of those using their cars and public transport, which had been consistently dropping since strict social distancing measures were introduced, rose for the first time at the beginning of this week. […]

Police urged to maintain public trust amid complaints about ‘overzealous’ enforcement of coronavirus rules

Mar 30, 2020

One of Britain’s most senior police officers has told colleagues their handling of the coronavirus crisis will be remembered for generations and urged the public not to “judge too harshly” following growing criticism of officers’ tactics....

Coronavirus home-testing kits available to the public ‘within weeks’

Mar 26, 2020

Coronavirus home-testing kits to check if individuals have ever had the virus could be available via Amazon or Boots within weeks, health chiefs have said. Following warnings that the outbreak is likely to peak around Easter, senior officials laid out plans to ramp...

The generosity of the British public can overcome the threat of loneliness if we all contribute

Mar 21, 2020

Churches all over the country are broadcasting services online and the BBC has announced it is launching a virtual church service on Sundays, on TV and local radio. Every local BBC radio station will also join up with volunteer groups in their area to help coordinate...

Coronavirus puts life on hold as Boris Johnson urges public to avoid all ‘non-essential contact’

Mar 16, 2020

Everyone in the UK must now avoid visits to pubs, restaurants and “non-essential contact” with other people, Boris Johnson has declared, as he implemented the biggest restriction of civil liberties “in peacetime”. In a dramatic escalation of the Government’s response...

« Older Entries