Allowing teachers to award grades to pupils this summer is “as good a compromise as we can come to” following the cancellation of formal exams, Boris Johnson has said.
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Outdoor learning centres could be ‘lost forever’ if not included on PM’s roadmap out of lockdown
Outdoor learning centres have warned they could be “lost forever” if they aren’t included on Boris Johnson’s roadmap to reopen from England’s latest lockdown.
PM says ‘it’s too early’ for decision over summer holidays
It is “too early” to say if people will be allowed to take summer holidays abroad or in the UK, Boris Johnson has said.
‘I’ll wait for the English vaccine’: How ‘nationalism’ is affecting the fight against COVID
As 2020 drew to close after a tumultuous year, Boris Johnson was in celebratory mood as the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine was approved for use in the UK.
‘Inspiration for whole nation’: Tributes pour in for ‘great British hero’ Captain Sir Tom Moore
The Queen and Boris Johnson have led tributes to Captain Sir Tom Moore, who has died aged 100 after testing positive for COVID-19.
Mandatory hotel quarantine for UK nationals returning from 30 ‘red list’ countries
UK nationals and residents returning from 30 “red list” countries will be placed in quarantine in government-provided accommodation – such as hotels – for 10 days, Boris Johnson has told MPs.
Airline bosses urge PM against blanket hotel quarantine policy
UK airline bosses have written to Boris Johnson insisting there is not enough evidence that imposing hotel quarantines on all travellers arriving into the country is necessary.
Sturgeon to seek ‘legal referendum’ on Scottish independence
Nicola Sturgeon has accused Boris Johnson of being “frightened of democracy” and said she will seek a “legal referendum” on Scottish independence.
Boris Johnson ‘does not have a nap’ during the day, Downing Street says
Boris Johnson does not take naps during the day and claims that the prime minister likes an afternoon snooze are “untrue”, Number 10 has said.
Rashford leads celebs with letter to PM for ‘urgent review’ on free school meals
Footballer Marcus Rashford has written to Boris Johnson to call for an “urgent review” on free school meals, stressing a need for reform to keep the initiative going for the long-term.
How could lockdown restrictions get tougher?
People are being urged to stick to lockdown rules as coronavirus cases soar across the UK – and Boris Johnson has warned ministers “may have to do more” if rules “are not being properly observed”.
Boris Johnson’s father applies for a French passport
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s father has revealed he is applying for a French passport to maintain ties with the EU post-Brexit.
Boris Johnson could take coronavirus vaccine live on TV
Boris Johnson could take the coronavirus vaccine live on TV, his press secretary has suggested.
‘We cannot ban Christmas’: SAGE scientist’s predictions for ‘return to normal’
All eyes are on Boris Johnson and what coronavirus restrictions will be rolled out across England when the national lockdown ends and how much those will be relaxed over Christmas.
Ten other Tory MPs join Boris Johnson by self-isolating
Ten other Conservative MPs are self-isolating along with the prime minister after one of them tested positive for coronavirus.
Boris Johnson self-isolating after meeting MP who tested positive for COVID-19
Boris Johnson is self-isolating after an MP he had a meeting with later tested positive for COVID-19.
Dominic Cummings: Reaction to departure of PM’s top adviser
Politicians from all sides have welcomed the departure of Boris Johnson’s senior adviser.
Boris Johnson moves to calm Biden’s Brexit fears over Northern Ireland
Boris Johnson has said the “whole point” of controversial Brexit legislation enabling ministers to break international law is to safeguard the Northern Ireland peace process, as he moved to reassure President-elect Joe Biden.
Four-week England lockdown ‘enough to make a real impact’, says PM
Four weeks of lockdown in England is “enough” to make a “real impact” on coronavirus infection rates, Boris Johnson has said.
PM announces fresh help for self-employed during second lockdown
Self-employed workers will be able to claim government support worth 80% of trading profits as England prepares to enter a new lockdown, Boris Johnson has announced.
‘You must stay home from Thursday’: England to enter second lockdown
England will enter a month-long lockdown from Thursday, Boris Johnson has announced.
In full: Prime minister’s statement as second lockdown announced
England is to enter a second national lockdown from Thursday, Boris Johnson has announced, as a second wave of coronavirus cases continues to grow.
Northern Tory MPs demand ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ in letter to PM
More than 50 Tory MPs from “red wall” seats are demanding a “roadmap out of lockdown” from Boris Johnson and a post-COVID economic recovery plan for the north of England.
‘Undermining devolution’: Welsh first minister attacks PM over COVID response
The embattled Welsh first minister – under attack over shops in Wales refusing to sell tampons, books and clothes – has bitterly attacked Boris Johnson over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Greater Manchester to move into Tier 3, PM confirms
Greater Manchester will enter Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions from Friday, Boris Johnson has confirmed.
‘Time’s running out’: New government campaign urges firms to prepare for no-deal Brexit
Businesses that trade with Europe are to be warned by Boris Johnson this week that time is running out to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
PM warns Manchester leaders he will intervene if they won’t agree to Tier 3
Greater Manchester residents will have Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions imposed on them even if local leaders do not agree, Boris Johnson has warned.
Millions of 15-minute COVID tests being developed for UK, says PM
The UK’s coronavirus testing system – for so long a source of embarrassment for ministers – could get a major boost with millions of new fast turnaround tests, Boris Johnson has said.
Liverpool to get strictest lockdown rules as PM divides England into three COVID alert levels
A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is being introduced in England, Boris Johnson has announced, with Liverpool put in the highest tier.
PM says anomalies ‘inevitable’ as English city with highest COVID rate escapes toughest rules
There will “inevitably” be inconsistencies in the new three-tier lockdown system, Boris Johnson says, as it emerged the city with the highest infection rate in England will avoid the strictest COVID-19 rules.