Boris Johnson

UK Schools to Reopen ‘As Fast As Possible’, says Johnson

Pressure is growing on the UK government to reopen schools, as MPs called for a ‘route map’ amid concerns for children’s education. “There’s nothing I want to do more than reopen schools,..

Johnson hints at lockdown easing as he faces pressure to reopen schools

Boris Johnson is examining whether some lockdown measures could be lifted oncethe highest priority groups have been vaccinated as he came under pressure toreopen England’s schools.

PM will consider relaxing Covid measures in mid-Feb

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the government may consider relaxing some of the Covid restrictions in mid-February depending on the rate and number of infections. His comments came as he visited..

A former nursery nurse uses her make-up skills during lockdown

A former nursery nurse who taught herself make-up skills by paintingchildren’s faces at work is using her incredible talent to transform herselfinto famous people. Toni-Louise Fay's knack for face..

Jenrick visits Al-Abbas Mosque vaccination centre in Birmingham

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick visits Al-Abbas Islamic Centre inBirmingham, which is being used as a vaccination centre. It comes as earlyevidence suggests the UK coronavirus variant may be more..

Doctors call for time between vaccine doses to be reduced

Scientists have warned there can be no early easing of lockdown rules afterevidence the mutant coronavirus variant which emerged in the South East ofEngland may be more deadly than the original strain...

All you need to know from the Government's coronavirus briefing

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Government could take further action toprotect the country’s borders to prevent new coronavirus variants fromentering during the latest Covid-19 briefing.

New variant may carry higher risk of death -UK's Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday the new English variant of COVID-19 may be associated with a higher level of mortality although he said evidence showed that both vaccines being used..

Boris Johnson: Some evidence UK variant is more deadly than original virus

The new variant of coronavirus that has emerged in the UK may be associatedwith a higher mortality rate, Boris Johnson has warned.

Nissan Commits to UK's Sunderland Plant After Brexit Deal

Japanese car maker Nissan has confirmed it will maintain its operation in Britain, as a result of the post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU. The future of the company’s plant in..

Boris Johnson on 'absolutely crucial' need to follow lockdown rules

Boris Johnson has said it is “absolutely crucial” to follow lockdown rules “inwhat is unquestionably going to be a tough few weeks ahead”. The PrimeMinister said research, including the React..

Boris Johnson warns more needed to build long-term flood resilience

Prime Minister Boris Johnson talks about flood relief on a visit to Didsbury,Greater Manchester, and discusses the success of the Covid vaccinationprogramme. He thanked the Environment Agency for its..

Starmer attacks PM's 'inadequate' flood response

Sir Keir Starmer has attacked Boris Johnson over his "inadequate" response to flooding around the UK and many "unfulfilled promises". Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..

PM praises flood protection efforts on visit to Didsbury

On a visit to Didsbury, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised the flood protection efforts put in place in areas of Greater Manchester due to the risk of flooding from Storm Christoph. Report by..

PM too early to tell when we can lift restrictions

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that it is too early to tell when coronavirus restrictions will be able to be lifted, but data is showing how contagious the new variant of the virus is. Report by..

Watch: PM Modi, world leaders congratulate President Biden | Who said what

Joe Biden took oath as 46th President of the United States with Kamala Harris as vice-president. Wishes poured him from world leaders congratulating the new administration. Prime Minister also..

Still 'tough weeks to come' in the pandemic, says Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson stressed there are still “tough weeks to come” inthe pandemic. From Downing Street, he told the media: “We’re going absolutelyas fast as we can and it is literally..

Johnson: Biden inauguration a 'step forward' for the US after 'bumpy period'

Boris Johnson said the inauguration of Joe Biden was a “step forward” for theUS after a “bumpy period”. Mr Johnson, who had a close but sometimes difficultrelationship with Donald Trump, said..

PM chairs Cobra meeting as Storm Christoph threatens floods

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has chaired a Cobra crisis meeting as major incidents are declared in Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire and Cheshire due to Storm Christoph. The storm is expected to..

PM warns more Covid deaths in 'tough weeks to come'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns that there are "more tough weeks to come" with deaths from coronavirus, and that infection rates are "not flattening very fast", as he urges people to continue to..

PM defends Covid response amid border criticism

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended his response to the coronavirus pandemic, despite criticism that he should have closed the border earlier. Mr Johnson said that Britain now has one of the..

PM on President Biden being 'woke'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson refuses to answer whether he thinks President Biden is 'woke' but says he and the new US president share many values. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..

PMQs blighted by tech issues as MP's phone rings and connections lost

Prime Minister’s Questions descended into chaos as technology woes and anuisance phone call hit MPs while trying to quiz Boris Johnson. ConservativeNeil O’Brien was the first to experience issues..