The prime minister has refused to “get into details” about his father’s trip to Greece during the coronavirus pandemic.
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‘We’re not out of the woods yet’, PM warns ahead of pubs reopening
The UK is “not out of the woods yet” and people must be cautious when visiting bars and restaurants this weekend, the prime minister will warn.
PM refuses to rule out tax rises to pay for coronavirus recovery plan
The prime minister has not ruled out raising taxes to pay for his multibillion-pound coronavirus recovery plan.
‘Build, build, build’: PM channels 1930’s US ‘new deal’ with coronavirus recovery plan
Boris Johnson will attempt to mark a new phase in the coronavirus response on Tuesday by setting out plans for an “infrastructure revolution” to create jobs and stimulate an economic recovery.
‘The virus is still out there’: PM condemns people ‘taking liberties’
People are “taking too many liberties” as the coronavirus lockdown is eased, Boris Johnson has said after thousands of people flocked to the beaches.
Prepare now for ‘real risk’ of coronavirus second spike, PM warned
Health leaders are calling for an urgent review to ensure Britain is properly prepared for the “real risk” of a second wave of coronavirus.
‘It’s not risk-free’: Scientific advisers admit concerns as PM eases lockdown
Evidence of a split between Boris Johnson and his most senior scientific and medical advisers was laid bare within hours of his announcement of measures to ease the lockdown.
PM set to announce cut in two-metre social distancing rule on Tuesday
Boris Johnson will announce on Tuesday which sectors of England’s economy can reopen on 4 July.
PM’s car rear-ended by Range Rover as protester targets convoy
A car carrying Boris Johnson was rear-ended by a Range Rover support vehicle after the prime minister’s convoy was targeted by a protester.
PM phones Marcus Rashford after U-turn on free school meals
Marcus Rashford has thanked Boris Johnson “for U-turning” on a decision to scrap free school meals after the prime minister called him on the phone.
Dunn family ‘angry’ at PM over first letter 10 months after teen’s death
The family of Harry Dunn say they are “angry” and “bitterly disappointed” with the prime minister after he wrote to them for the first time – 10 months after the teenager’s death.
No reduction in two-metre rule until next month, says PM
Boris Johnson has suggested there will be no reduction in the two-metre social distancing rule until next month.
PM vows to tackle racism – but warns that changing attitudes ‘won’t be easy’
Boris Johnson has promised a cross-government commission to tackle racism, but admitted it “won’t be easy” to change attitudes in Britain.
More than 100 arrested at protests as PM condemns ‘racist thuggery’
More than 100 people were arrested during a day of unrest in central London – with police struggling to keep anti-racism protesters and rival demonstrators apart.
‘Support bubbles’ to be allowed from Saturday, says PM
Adults living alone in England, including single parents with children under 18, will be able to form a “support bubble” with one other household, the prime minister has announced.
PM to announce zoos, safari parks and drive-in cinemas can reopen
Zoos and safari parks will be allowed to reopen next week, in the latest moves to relax coronavirus lockdown rules being announced by Boris Johnson.
Govt won’t undo block on migrants’ access to support despite PM’s vow
A senior MP has expressed his “deep regret” the government will not act to alleviate the “severe hardship” of some migrants during the coronavirus crisis – less than two weeks after Boris Johnson vowed he would “see what we can do to help”.
PM urges countries to unite in quest to beat ‘common enemy’ of COVID-19
A global alliance on vaccines has raised £7bn – as Boris Johnson urged all nations to unite in the quest to defeat coronavirus.
Groups of six can meet in gardens: PM announces lockdown changes
Groups of six people from different households will be able to meet outside in England after the prime minister said all five tests to ease the lockdown were being met.
PM given explanation of how some migrants can’t access government cash
Boris Johnson has promised to “see what we can do to help” after appearing to be surprised that some migrants in the UK are not able to access government support during the coronavirus crisis.
PM hit by resignation over Cummings – as police open investigation amid new complaints
Police have begun investigating Dominic Cummings’s alleged breach of coronavirus lockdown rules as anger continues to grow among Conservative MPs about the actions of the prime minister’s chief adviser.
Are the PM and Cummings right to suggest coronavirus impacts eyesight?
We know about fevers, persistent coughs and losing your sense of taste, but eyesight has until now not been a major consideration for those who may have contracted coronavirus.
All non-essential retail shops can reopen in England from 15 June, PM says
High street shops have been given the green light to start reopening from next week by Boris Johnson, as he tries to ease lockdown restrictions amid a huge public row over his top adviser.
Cummings acted ‘responsibly and legally’: PM backs his top aide
Boris Johnson has stuck by his top aide Dominic Cummings, saying he “followed the instincts of every father and every parent” and “I do not mark him down for that”.
Govt scientists: PM ‘has trashed all the advice we have given’
Scientists who have been advising the government during the coronavirus crisis have accused the prime minister of “trashing” the advice they have given to help curb the outbreak.
PM offers Cummings his ‘full support’ – as Labour calls for inquiry
Dominic Cummings has the “full support” of Boris Johnson after it emerged the prime minister’s top aide travelled 260 miles from London to Durham during the lockdown.
PM rejects calls to exempt foreign health workers from NHS surcharge
The prime minister has rejected calls to scrap the health surcharge for overseas NHS and social care workers.
NHS boss defends medics after PM’s suggestion over virus spread to care homes
The medical director of NHS England has defended his staff after Boris Johnson suggested health workers would be to blame for seeding coronavirus into the community.
The UK’s top civil servant had coronavirus at the same time as the PM. The public weren’t told
Downing Street has confirmed Sir Mark Sedwill, the cabinet secretary and arguably the second most important person in government, had coronavirus at the same time as the prime minister.
PM joined by fiancee as they lead nationwide clap for carers
Boris Johnson was joined by his fiancee Carrie Symonds outside 10 Downing Street as they led the nationwide applause for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.