lockdown is still possible and must be avoided “at all costs”, a leading UK scientist warned. Professor Peter Horby said every effort has to be made now to stop a return to the harsh restrictions imposed in March.
Why Greater Manchester’s long Covid summer looks set to be England’s winter
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the nebulous concept of local lockdowns surfaced and nearly three months after they were applied to Greater Manchester, the pendulum could be about to swing back towards where it started.
It isn’t much of a punt to expect Boris Johnson’s statement to the House of Commons tomorrow to unveil extra national Covid restrictions, potentially very unpopular ones.Insiders here fully expect the rising English infection tide to result in a departure from the patchwork of restrictions implemented over the
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11.10.2020 / 15:11
Ban on leaving Manchester lasting four weeks? Some shops shut? Hairdressers closed? Here's what could be coming in the government's new lockdown measures... which will be announced tomorrow
A ban on leaving the local area for at least four weeks could be among new coronavirus measures being brought in tomorrow, according to reports this morning.Northern leaders, including the Mayor Andy Burnham, are locked in negotiations with the government over the new rules.Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly signed off an agreement for a simplified, three tier system of local lockdowns for regions in England this week.They are said to be 'medium risk', 'high risk' and 'very high
dailyrecord.co.uk
10.10.2020 / 12:07
UK Government risks losing public faith over Covid-19 rules, top medics warn
Boris Johnson ’s bumbling messages have created a crisis in confidence in Covid-19 measures, according to the UK’s leading medical body. The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned that the public is in danger of losing faith in coronavirus measures due to the UK Government’s “inconsistent” messaging.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
09.10.2020 / 22:55
Manchester's council leader sets out plan to avoid full closure of pubs and restaurants
Leaked plans which are reportedly set to close pubs and restaurants in Greater Manchester to curb the spread of coronavirus have plunged the hospitality industry into uncertainty. Boris Johnson is expected to announce the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants in the north of England on Monday.Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser, Sacha Lord and Manchester Hospitality Network founder, Greg Maguire, said the move would be devastating for pub and restaurant operators.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
05.10.2020 / 10:27
Cineworld confirms closure of all its UK cinemas including four in Greater Manchester
according to the Sunday Times.It is believed that the company plans to reopen its cinemas next year but 5,500 staff will be asked to accept redundancy, with the possibility of rejoining when locations can open again.The decision is thought to have been at least partially driven by the delay in the latest 007 blockbuster, which was set to be released this spring but will now not be hitting the screens until April 2021.Bosses at Cineworld are expected to write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and
dailyrecord.co.uk
04.10.2020 / 14:22
Five highlights as Boris Johnson warns covid crisis will be 'bumpy through to Christmas' and beyond
1. It won’t be over by ChristmasThe Prime Minister warned there could be “a very tough winter for all of us”, adding: “I tell you in all candour, it will continue to be bumpy through to Christmas and may even be bumpy beyond.”Previously Johnson boasted the virus would be under control by November and that the country would be back to normal for Christmas.The PM said people should behave “fearlessly” but with common sense as the UK struggles to both contain the virus and keep the economy going.2.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
04.10.2020 / 13:50
Cineworld 'set to close all of its UK cinemas' - including four in Greater Manchester
according to the Sunday Times.The paper says bosses at Cineworld will write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden to claim the industry is now 'unviable'.It is believed that the company plans to reopen its cinemas next year but its 5,500 staff will be asked to accept redundancy, with the possibility of rejoining when locations can open again.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
04.10.2020 / 13:45
Boris Johnson warns we are in for a 'tough winter and bumpy Christmas'
interview with Andrew Marr on this BBC this morning, the prime minister said the UK could still be in for a 'tough winter'.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
04.10.2020 / 13:12
What Boris Johnson said about whether local lockdowns are working in Manchester and Oldham
coronavirus cases in both boroughs continuing to rise. The latest figures today show Manchester's rate at 335.9 cases per 100,000 - one of the worst in the country - and Oldham's at 177.1.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
02.10.2020 / 20:46
Two Greater Manchester hospitals to undergo major transformation as Boris Johnson unveils cash injection
North Manchester General Hospital and Salford Royal Hospital, along with 38 other hospitals across the UK, will benefit from a share of £3.7 billion.
breakingnews.ie
30.09.2020 / 14:36
Piers Morgan unveils his Spitting Image puppet: It looks nothing like me!
Piers Morgan has unveiled his Spitting Image puppet – saying it looks nothing like him.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.09.2020 / 01:57
Matt Lucas in hilarious Boris Johnson spoof to launch Great British Bake Off
Boris Johnson in a hilarious spoof of one of the Prime Minister's Downing Street coronairus daily brieifings. The Little Britain comedian nailed the Prime Minister's floppy blond hair and stuttering delivery in a special prelude to tonight's Great British Bake Off series opener - Lucas' first as presenter.
dailyrecord.co.uk
22.09.2020 / 00:07
Find out latest UK local lockdown rules as Boris Johnson vows a more ‘united approach’ to tackling Covid-19
Nicola Sturgeon to discuss ways of curbing the alarming rise in Covid-19 cases. The UK Prime Minister had reaffirmed his commitment to taking a ‘united approach, as much as possible’ in tackling the killer virus.
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18.09.2020 / 15:31
Nicola Sturgeon calls on Boris Johnson to convene UK Corbra crisis meeting to tackle rising Covid numbers
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