Boris Johnson sets out new Covid-19 alert levels for lockdown exit May 10, 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a new Covid-19 alert system that will measure the level of risk from the pandemic and determine the UK’s lockdown exit strategy. In a speech this evening Johnson said the Covid Alert Level will be determined primarily by the reproductive rate of the virus — known as R — [...]
Coronavirus lockdown: Boris Johnson tells millions to get back to work May 10, 2020 Thousands of workplaces across England have been told to open up from tomorrow and people will be able to spend more time outside from Wednesday, after Boris Johnson outlined the government’s three-stage roadmap for easing the coronavirus lockdown. The Prime Minister said during a pre-recorded address tonight that “anyone who can’t work from home” such [...]
Lifting the lockdown: Boris Johnson’s speech in full May 10, 2020 On Sunday evening the Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation, outlining the steps Britain will take as the coronavirus lockdown lifts. Below is the transcript of his speech. It is now almost two months since the people of this country began to put up with restrictions on their freedom – your freedom – of [...]
Captain Tom Moore to be honoured with City of London award May 10, 2020 The 100-year-old who captured the nation’s heart Captain Tom Moore will be awarded the Freedom of City of London award next week. Moore has raised more than £33m for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis by doing laps of his backyard on his walking frame. The World War II veteran, who has been tipped by [...]
Colombian billionaire Jaime Gilinski beefs up Metro Bank stake May 10, 2020 Colombian tycoon Jaime Gilinski has tightened his grip on Metro Bank after ramping up his stake in the troubled lender. Gilinski, formerly the largest investor in TSB’s Spanish owner Sabadell, has increased his holding to nine per cent, the Sunday Times reported. In December the mogul, who holds his stake through British Virgin Islands-based Spaldy [...]
Obama: Donald Trump’s coronavirus response a ‘chaotic disaster’ May 10, 2020 Barack Obama has labelled Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus crisis as a “chaotic disaster” in a private conference call to former staff. The former President was on the call to urge the former members of staff to join the Joe Biden presidential campaign, according to CNN. Trump has been widely criticised for his handling [...]
TfL seeking a £2bn bailout from central government May 10, 2020 Transport for London (TfL) is seeking a £2bn bailout from the government after its finances have been plunged into dire territory by the coronavirus crisis. TfL bosses, including London mayor Sadiq Khan, are in talks with Whitehall to secure the emergency funding after the crisis has left the body with just £1bn in the bank, [...]
Virgin Atlantic launches desperate plea for government support as buyout firms circle May 10, 2020 The chief executive of Virgin Atlantic has issued a last-ditch plea for a government bailout as a string of buyout firms circle the troubled carrier. Sir Richard Branson’s airline has failed to impress the Treasury with its request for a £500m taxpayer-funded rescue package, with chancellor Rishi Sunak stating support would be given only as [...]
Minister: Government wants to ‘encourage people to go back to work’ May 10, 2020 The government wants to encourage people to go back to work as it unveils its new coronavirus slogan, according to housing secretary Robert Jenrick. Boris Johnson will unveil a new slogan to replace the government’s “stay home, protect the NHS, save lives” mantra it has repeated throughout the Covid-19 lockdown. The Sunday Telegraph reported it [...]
Retailers call for shop reopenings based on safety standards May 10, 2020 The reopening of shops after the coronavirus lockdown should be based on safety standards rather than size or business type, a top retail chief has said. Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), said she expected a “gradual lifting” of the restrictions, with schools and transport the first to reopen. But she [...]
