Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson believes that a mass testing programme costing £100bn is “our only hope for avoiding a second national lockdown” before a coronavirus vaccine is developed, according to leaked government documents.Memos seen by the British Medical Journal say that the prime minister’s “Operation Moonshot” plan will “support economic activity and a return to…

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The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday - Friday plus breaking news updates Diplomats from the EU and the UK are meeting in London for hastily arranged Brexit talks after Boris Johnson's move to override key parts of the Withdrawal Agreement break with Brussels. Michael Gove will…

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday - Friday plus breaking news updates A defiant Boris Johnson today said “I will not back down" amidst a growing stand-off with the European Union. The Prime Minister made the comment in a Tory Party email ahead of the start…

As it happenedended1599461263Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, told the UK government that the agreement, which was ratified by the UK last year, was “an obligation under international law”.It came as Labour said the prime minister was “playing a dangerous game in Northern Ireland” and risking…

Boris Johnson plans to “rip up” the parts of his Brexit deal affecting Northern Ireland, threatening a collapse of talks with the EU and the peace process, critics say.In a shock move, new legislation would override legal agreements with Brussels on using state aid and requiring customs checks on goods…

The government has said that a further 1,148 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in 24 hours – that’s the highest daily figure since June. And 102 more deaths have been reported across the UK. Meanwhile Public Health England are due to release a report into how children transmit Covid-19 between…

BORIS JOHNSON told school pupils it is "politically acceptable" to sing Rule, Britannia! during a back to school speech amid the BBC Proms row.PUBLISHED: 12:52, Wed, Aug 26, 2020 | UPDATED: 15:56, Wed, Aug 26, 2020 Link copied Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter…

Secondary school pupils in areas with high coronavirus infection rates will be ordered to wear face masks when they return to class, following a last-minute U-turn by the government. Boris Johnson announced last night that the previous guidance that face coverings should not be required in schools was being reversed, after “scores of…

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday - Friday plus breaking news updates A furious farmer has claimed Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds set up their holiday tent in his field without permission. The couple, on holiday with their young son Wilfred, were also…