Latest coronavirus infection rates in Greater Manchester as one area sees cases double in a week

direct to your inbox Boris Johnson today said he was 'deeply sorry' and 'will learn lessons' after the UK passed a 'grim statistic' of 100,000 coronavirus deaths.

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is going to have a moment to shine in an upcoming scripted series about the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.

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

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson today said the government will keep Greater Manchester's flood defences under review after the River Mersey came 'very close' to flooding. The Prime Minister visited south Manchester this morning after Storm Christoph raged through the region and the canal almost breached its banks.

direct to your inboxThe government has suspended all travel corridors between the UK and foreign countries.From 4am on Monday, this means that anyone who wishes to travel to Britain must have proof of a negative Covid-19 test in the previous 72 hours.The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced the change during a Downing Street press conference on Friday.It comes as fears mount over a new variant of coronavirus discovered in South America that prompted the government to introduce strict travel

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford has admitted he would have loved to have played under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. In a wide-ranging interview with the FWA, Rashford has spoken about his career on the pitch with United as well as work done off the pitch in the past 12 months.

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

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus vaccination programme is underway in Greater Manchester.A number of vaccine centres offering the Pfizer jab opened before Christmas.Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised that 1,000 vaccination sites will go 'live' across the country by Friday. Meanwhile, the Etihad Tennis and Football Centre has been confirmed by the Govenment as one of seven 'super-vaccination' centres due to open next week.

direct to your inboxA Manchester MP has highlighted to the Prime Minister the plight of an unemployed constituent living during the Covid-19 pandemic on just £8 a month.Speaking in the Commons as Parliament was recalled today to vote on regulations enforcing the country's latest coronavirus restrictions, Jeff Smith told Boris Johnson of 'Ross', who he said lost his job during the first national coronavirus lockdown in March.The Withington MP said his constituent was one of many who have 'fallen

Just before Boris Johnson announced the new national lockdown on Monday, Olivia Attwood managed to squeeze in a spot of retail therapy before having to be stuck indoors.The reality star, who looked uncrecognisable without lip fillers in a throwback snap, was spotted in Manchester city centre on Saturday afternoon.The 29 year old wore a grey tracksuit hoodie and pants for the outing and wore a protective face mask on her chin as she engaged in a phone call.

further 60,916 lab-confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the UK.

Prime Minister announced last night that all schools and colleges will close to the vast majority of pupils from today as learning goes online due to England's new national lockdown.

coronavirus lockdown.Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed last night (January 4) that England would be entering a new lockdown due to surging coronavirus case numbers and hospital admissions.