Boris Johnson says he will soon be announcing tougher coronavirus measures

Boris Johnson in Michael Winterbottom’s new coronavirus TV series, it has been confirmed.The show, which is called This Sceptred Isle, will chart the UK’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be told across five episodes.According to Variety, the show will look at the events that took place during the country’s first wave, including Johnson’s hospitalisation after contracting the virus in March.In a statement, Winterbottom said: “The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered

Manori Ravindran International EditorKenneth Branagh will play U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a new Sky TV series detailing Britain’s muddled response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Henry V star Kenneth Branagh is to play British Prime Minister in Sky drama This Sceptred Isle.

direct to your inboxThe Prime Minister has said it's 'too early to say' when lockdown restrictions could be eased as he warned the new coronavirus strain is 'much more contagious'.It comes as reports on Wednesday suggested that controls wouldn't be lifted until Good Friday in April.On Boris Johnson's announcement of the national lockdown at the start of the month, he set February 15 as a goalpost to having the most vulnerable in society vaccinated.“That will eventually enable us to lift many of

direct to your inboxProud dad Ryan Thomas has shared a video of his talented daughter performing a moving song about key workers during the pandemic.Eleven-year-old Scarlett showcases her powerful voice as she makes a plea to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to 'up his game' in the song.She sings about key workers trying their 'very best' while being put to the test by the COVID-19 virus.

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direct to your inboxThe Prime Minister will formally address the nation again this evening. Downing Street has confirmed that Boris Johnson will make a televised address tonight outlining the steps to tackle the rise in coronavirus cases.

direct to your inboxParents have been left angry and frustrated after Boris Johnson insisted that primary schools were safe despite ongoing pressure to keep them closed.Primaries are due to reopen in Tier 4 areas except London tomorrow despite growing concerns about a new variant of coronavirus.Unions, teachers and scientists have urged the government to delay the reopening to curb mounting transmission rates.

direct to your inbox Boris Johnson had said the UK has "taken back control of our money, our laws and our waters" after the Brexit transition period with the European Union came to an end. At 11pm on December 31, 2020, the UK officially left the single market and customs union.