Tuesday 2 March, 2021
Johnson pledged an extra £400 million of funding as part of the Government’s catch-up programme.
Johnson is under pressure from his own MPs as around one in three adults in the UK have received their first vaccine dose.
Previous targets were to inoculate over-50s by May, with all adults to be vaccinated by the end of September.
The British PM made the remark at a coronavirus vaccination centre in Wales today.
First it was a bridge, now it’s a tunnel, apparently.
Reports in the UK are suggesting pubs could re-open in April but not be permitted to sell alcohol.
Post-Brexit inspections on goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain have been suspended amid concerns over the safety of officials.
Boris Johnson is among those to send good wishes to the charity fundraiser.
The EU moved to stop the unimpeded flow of vaccines into Northern Ireland last night but u-turned after sharp criticism.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has questioned whether the visit is necessary during the pandemic.
The UK Prime Minister offered his “deepest condolences” to those whose relatives have died from Covid-19.
Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi said an announcement on the plans will be made later today.
Boris Johnson is believed to be the first European leader to have spoken to the new president.
B117 emerged in the the south east of the country last September.
Boris Johnson said ‘the light will only really begin to dawn as we get those vaccinations out’.
Former PM hits out at Donald Trump ‘whipping up’ the protesters who stormed the Capitol.
Irish government favours asking people to restrict their movements.
Boris Johnson said ‘we must take additional steps now to stop those strains from entering the country’.
England’s Education Secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed the exams would be cancelled.
The British Prime Minister made the announcement in a televised address setting out new emergency measures.
Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said children’s lives cannot be ‘put on hold’ waiting for vaccination programmes to take effect.
Britain will leave the European single market and customs union at 11pm tomorrow.
The 1,246-page document waspublished this morning.
A Number 10 insider has described the reported compromise on fishing quotas as “b*llocks”.
The UK government’s chief scientific adviser said cases of the variant strain are appearing “everywhere”.
The Health Minister said he is engaging with the Education Minister and Chief Medical Officer on the issue.
The Green Party leader also said increased restrictions will come into effect in Ireland “sooner than was originally planned”.
“Brexit stockpiling is one thing, the Christmas rush is another thing, but the absolute hammer blow now is to close the borders for 48 hours,” the Road Haulage Association said tonight.
England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty says the new coronavirus variant can spread more quickly.
Michel Barnier said earlier: “There is a chance of getting an agreement but the path to such an agreement is very narrow.”
Between 23 and 27 December, up to three households will be allowed to mix under the festive bubble rules.
London mayor Sadiq Khan has also expressed concerns over the five-day “Christmas window”.
The legal date for the UK to leave the Customs Union and Single Market is 31 December.
Boris Johnson is due to speak with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen later today.
Malcolm Turnbull said that Australia faces “very large barriers” to trading with the EU.
Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price said the devolved Welsh administration was “under attack” by Boris Johnson’s government.
