Police prepare for a post-lockdown summer of crime and expect an increase in violence and gang activity on Britain’s streets when restrictions are eased Young men out of work and public gatherings likely to result in a ‘toxic mix’ Met police are also bracing for a surge in gang activity as gangs reclaim turf Police … Read more
Revealed: All 217 destinations in the world now have coronavirus travel restrictions, representing the most severe curbs on movement in history Study by the UNWTO analysed travel restrictions for 217 destinations Of these, 45% have totally or partially closed their borders to tourist arrivals Meanwhile, 30% have totally or partially suspended international flights Here’s how … Read more
My dad had a good and long life. Happily married to my mum for 65 years, Eddie was a father of five, grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 16. But now, after his death at the age of 88, it was time to say goodbye. A gentle and funny man, he had served his country … Read more
Health secretary Matt Hancock has avoided saying how low coronavirus cases will have to drop before the lockdown can be eased. At the daily coronavirus briefing on Thursday, Mr Hancock announced a huge programme of testing in an effort to get a picture of the spread of the disease. Testing and tracing lines of transmission … Read more
Spain’s edict that children on lockdown will be allowed outside but ONLY to run errands with adults parents is blasted by parents Spain confirmed today children will be allowed outdoors with restrictions Kids under 14 will be able to accompany parents to supermarkets or the bank Sparked backlash from parents demanding their kids be allowed … Read more
Ministers are split over whether to start easing lockdown restrictions amid concerns of a second wave of new coronavirus cases if freedoms are restored too soon. While Boris Johnson recuperates at his countryside retreat, Chequers, a clear fissure has developed in the Cabinet over the timeframe for easing the measures imposed by the Prime Minister … Read more
Denmark goes back to school: Children line up six feet apart outside class as the country eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions Nurseries, kindergartens and primary schools are re-opening with special rules Desks must be kept six feet apart and breaks only arranged for small groups Schools had been shut since March 12 in a bid to … Read more
Europe took its first tentative steps towards a return to normality on Monday as some countries re-opened businesses. And several other nations have announced they are preparing to ease their lockdown restrictions in the coming days. Spain and Italy – the two European countries worst-hit by the coronavirus outbreak – have re-started some industries while Germany … Read more
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is set to tell the country on Thursday the coronavirus lockdown will last until at least May 7. The First Secretary of State, who is deputising for Boris Johnson while the PM recovers from his fight with the bug, will tell Britons they face at least three more weeks of restrictions. … Read more
UK will have to live with some restrictions until coronavirus vaccine is developed, say officials, as new survey reveals that nine out of 10 Britons are observing ‘stay home’ advice after 980 daily death toll Normal life will stay on hold until a virus vaccine becomes available in about 18 months, officials have said Advice … Read more