direct to your inboxThe Prime Minister will hold a coronavirus press conference later today, No 10 has confirmed.Boris Johnson, speaking from Downing Street, will update the nation on the government's latest response to the pandemic.No 10 did not confirm the time, however the briefings usually commence at 5pm.It comes after the UK's death toll for coronavirus surpassed 100,000 on Tuesday, with a Sage expert warning there could be another 50,000 deaths on the way.The PM was grilled over the grim
Government minister gives estimate of when England lockdown could be eased
18.01.2021 - 15:28 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
direct to your inboxA government minister has suggested when a ‘gradual’ easing of lockdown restrictions will begin in England.Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi told BBC Breakfast this morning that the national lockdown is not expected to be lifted until early March.Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the coronavirus lockdown would be reviewed in mid-February when he announced it earlier this month.Mr Zahawi said: “If we take the mid-February target, two weeks after that you get your
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variety.com
23.01.2021 / 20:34
Kenneth Branagh to Play U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Michael Winterbottom Drama for Sky
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.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.01.2021 / 21:50
Boris Johnson warns easing lockdown restrictions too soon could risk 'another big rebound'
direct to your inboxThe Prime Minister has warned easing lockdown restrictions too soon could lead to 'another big rebound' in the spread of coronavirus.Leading a press briefing on Friday afternoon, Boris Johnson was questioned on when current measures could be lifted.Mr Johnson highlighted the February 15 goalpost once again, saying measures won't be looked at until at least this date, in line with the vaccination programme.Speaking from Downing Street, he said the current restrictions are “the
nme.com
19.01.2021 / 17:42
Ministers reject call to fight for visa-free Brexit touring plan for musicians
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for artists wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent will be incurred and preventing rising and developing UK artists from being able to afford it), a row erupted over who was responsible.Last week, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden put the blame for this at the foot of the EU following reports that a “standard” proposal that would exempt performers from needing a visa to
nme.com
19.01.2021 / 11:22
Opposition parties hit out at government’s handling of Brexit touring row
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for artists wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent will be incurred and preventing rising and developing UK artists from being able to afford it), a row erupted over who was responsible.Last week, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden put the blame for this at the foot of the EU following reports that a “standard” proposal that would exempt performers from needing a visa to
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
14.01.2021 / 19:15
Wayne Rooney praises Marcus Rashford's 'unbelievable' work in challenging the government
straight to your inbox every day for freeWayne Rooney has heaped praise on Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford for challenging the government on a number of key issues over the past year.Rashford successfully campaigned for the government to continue the free school meals scheme last year and held the government accountable again this week after images of the shocking packages vulnerable families had received went viral on social media.Prime Minister Boris Johnson branded the food packages
nme.com
14.01.2021 / 18:19
Music industry feel they’ve been dealt a “No Deal Brexit”, but call on government to “take it seriously and fix it”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal failed to secure visa-free travel for artists wishing to tour Europe (adding huge costs to future live music tours of the continent will be incurred and preventing rising and developing UK artists from being able to afford it), a row erupted over who was responsible.Yesterday, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden put the blame for this at the foot of the EU following reports that a “standard” proposal that would exempt performers from needing a visa to
nme.com
13.01.2021 / 21:49
EU responds to UK government’s claim that they rejected “ambitious” visa-free Brexit deal for touring musicians
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to meet with MPs to discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the impact of Brexit on touring musicians from the UK, with the arrangements of his recent trade deal not yet securing visa-free travel for artists and their crew.Without the implementation of these ‘Musicians’ Passports’, it is feared that huge costs to future live music tours of the continent will be incurred – which would especially prevent rising and developing UK artists from being able to
nme.com
12.01.2021 / 12:05
UK Government says their “door remains open should the EU change its mind” over Brexit touring plans
Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal with the EU saw workers from some professions being allowed to travel on business without the need to apply for a visa.
nme.com
10.01.2021 / 00:45
UK government reportedly rejected EU’s “visa-free” deal for touring musicians
Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal with the EU saw workers from some professions allowed to travel on business without the need to apply for a visa.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.01.2021 / 10:54
Andy Burnham urges government to extend eviction ban or risk homelessness surge in Greater Manchester
direct to your inboxGreater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has urged the government to extend its ban on evictions during the coronavirus pandemic to avoid a further surge in homelessness.Court-ordered evictions are due to start again on January 11 after being temporarily suspended after the initial Covid-19 outbreak.Boris Johnson says the ban will be kept under review after being challenged by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during a debate this week.But Mr Burnham is seeking a cast-iron