Boris Johnson says face coverings will be mandatory in UK cinemas from August 8

last week when the Scottish Government were forced to perform a U-turn over the Nat 5 and Higher exam results the UK Government has also now caved into the pressure from outraged parents, pupils and teachers.

hereThere could also be increased delays between performances as venues will be required to undertake 'deep cleans' before the next audience arrives.The PM also announced tough new fines for people who repeatedly refuse to wear a face mask - and organisers of illegal raves.At present, people who refuse to wear a face covering where it is required face a £100 fine, which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.Under the new measures, announced tonight, that penalty will double for subsequent

Nicola Sturgeon to attend UK cabinet meetings. The idea was floated by cabinet office minister Michael Gove as a way of dampening support for Scottish independence by showing that Holyrood was being listened to at Westminster on issues regarding Scotland.

Boris Johnson on Monday said ministers will “not hesitate” to impose a quarantine system for travellers from other countries to the UK if needed.It comes as the rise of coronavirus cases in other countries could see more added to the 'Red List' of places travellers need to self-isolate on return.The Prime Minister said: “I don’t want to advise people about their individual holidays, individual decisions, they should look at the travel advice from the Foreign Office clearly.“But what I will say,

here On Saturday, police fired tear gas at stone-throwing protesters who tried to break through a barricade preventing access to the parliament building, reports the BBC.

Keir Starmer has warned Britain will face a “long and bleak winter” unless Boris Johnson uses this month to halt a devastating second wave of coronavirus.

hereMr Trump said US military generals had told him they “seem to feel” the explosion was the result of a “terrible attack” most likely caused by a bomb.“It would seem like it based on the explosion,” Mr Trump told reporters in Washington.In a tweet, Mr Raab said: “My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the devastating explosion in #Beirut today.“The UK stands in solidarity with the people of Lebanon and is ready to offer help and support, including to those British nationals

Andreas Wiseman International EditorIn response to rising coronavirus cases in the UK, the Government has mandated that face coverings will be required in all cinemas, museums, galleries and places of worship from August 8.The news came today as part of a raft of safeguards introduced by the Government to quell a national and European surge in infections.Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that further easing of restrictions, which had been due to come in tomorrow in England, are now postponed

Earlier this month, the PM signalled the return of some “socially distanced” live music events this August. Under the proposed plans, from August 1, socially distanced audiences were going to be able to return for indoor performances in theatres, music halls and other venues.However, that decision has now been reversed after the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, said the country is now “at the outer edge” of how far it can safely re-open.Speaking at a Downing Street press

UK government removed Spain from its list of countries safe for travel following a surge of confirmed cases in the country.