NHS will get an extra £3bn to prepare for possible second coronavirus wave, Prime Minister set to announce

The Test and Trace programme will need to be scaled up for schools to be able to reopen, experts warn.An effect system, in which people isolate when they test positive for Covid-19, will be needed to avoid a second wave later this year.The study comes as Australian research found there were 'low' levels of coronavirus transmission in schools and nurseries.And it comes after suggestions that pubs may need to be shut in order to allow schools to reopen while keeping the spread of Covid-19 down.The

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

here"But I have also consistently warned that this virus could come back and that we would not hesitate to take swift and decisive action as required."I am afraid that in parts of Asia and Latin America the virus is now gathering pace. And our European friends are also struggling to keep the virus "under control."As we see these rises around the world, we cannot fool ourselves that we are exempt.

coronavirus measures.

The Prime Minister has officially begun his hunt for a new spokesperson - and it comes with a hefty wage.The role is being described by the Conservative Party as a "unique opportunity to work at the centre of government, and communicate with the nation on behalf of the Prime Minister."The spokesperson will be tasked with giving regular on-the-record White House-style televised briefings.Number 10 wants someone who has already held senior roles as a spokesperson or journalist and the successful

A Malaysian court pronounced former Prime Minister Najib Razak guilty Tuesday in his first corruption trial over the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB investment fund. The ruling came five months after a new government took power with Najib’s Malay party the biggest bloc in the alliance.

has warned against all but essential travel to Spain’s Balearic and Canary Islands, having already issued the same advice for the mainland.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have officially become Greek citizens, according to the country’s prime minister.

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson are now officially dual citizens of both the USA and Greece. The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis revealed this exciting news over the weekend on his Instagram account as he posed with Tom, Rita and his own wife, Mareva Grabowski.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Walking Dead” officially will not debut Season 11 this October due to the ongoing production shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Series showrunner Angela Kang made the announcement Friday during the show’s Comic-Con@Home panel. This will mark the first time the show has failed to air a new season in October since it debuted in 2010.It was also announced, however, that the Season 10 finale would air on Oct.

Raven-Symoné has officially been married to Miranda Pearman-Maday for over a month now, and couldn't be happier about life as a newlywed!While speaking with ET's Nischelle Turner via Zoom, the 34-year-old actress opened up about what she and her wife have been up to since tying the knot in June. «It's like a hot toddy in winter, honey!» she joked of married life so far.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterMP Allan Dorans is due to meet Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a fight over justice for a murdered police woman.The Ayr Carrick and Cumnock MP was working as a police sergeant in London’s west end when Yvonne Fletcher was shot in the city on April 17, 1984.The 25-year-old was gunned down outside the Libyan Embassy.

announced plans for a 'significant return to normality' by Christmas. Yet England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance presented more cautious views to the House of Lords.