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Pubs, shops and foreign travel to return as lockdown rules ease - full details
Here's a roundup of all the things you'll be able to do from next Monday - and all the updates on the reviews on foreign travel and vaccine passports.Video Unavailable Shops, hairdressers and pub beer gardens will be allowed to open from next Monday, as confirmed the next stage of the Covid-19 roadmap will go ahead. The Prime Minister announced England will move to step 2 of the road map from April 12 - which will see non-essential retail reopen, as well as gyms and outdoor hospitality. And he gave an update on progress towards introducing vaccine passports and unlocking overseas travel...…Here's a roundup of all the things you'll be able to do from next Monday - and all the updates on the reviews on foreign travel and vaccine passports.Video Unavailable Shops, hairdressers and pub beer gardens will be allowed to open from next Monday, as confirmed the next stage of the Covid-19 roadmap will go ahead. The Prime Minister announced England will move to step 2 of the road map from April 12 - which will see non-essential retail reopen, as well as gyms and outdoor hospitality. And he gave an update on progress towards introducing vaccine passports and unlocking overseas travel...WW…
Confusion as Trump announces legal press conference outside gardening firm
The President initially announced there would be a press conference at the Four Seasons. He then clarified that he didn't mean the hotelDonald Trump sparked confusion today as he announced a press conference by his legal team would take place outside a landscape gardening firm. In a series of tweets, the President announced his team of lawyers, led by Borat 2 star and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, would speak to the press outside the Four Seasons in Philadelphia. He wrote: "Lawyers press conference at Four Seasons, Philadelphia. 11.00 A.M." But eight minutes later, the original tweet...…The President initially announced there would be a press conference at the Four Seasons. He then clarified that he didn't mean the hotelDonald Trump sparked confusion today as he announced a press conference by his legal team would take place outside a landscape gardening firm. In a series of tweets, the President announced his team of lawyers, led by Borat 2 star and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, would speak to the press outside the Four Seasons in Philadelphia. He wrote: "Lawyers press conference at Four Seasons, Philadelphia. 11.00 A.M." But eight minutes later, the original tweet...WW…
Anger as Tory peer Dido Harding, pal of David Cameron, to lead new health body
Labour and the Lib Dems blasted a decision to appoint Baroness Harding - whose experience includes Tesco and the ill-fated TalkTalk - to lead a new Institute for Health Protection, instead of someone with a lifetime in medicine Ministers face a furious backlash after it emerged the Tory peer in charge of "test and trace" has been lined up for another key role in tackling . Baroness Dido Harding, who was put in the House of Lords by her university friend David Cameron in 2014, is tipped to lead a new Institute for Health Protection which will replace Public Health England. Health Secretary...…Labour and the Lib Dems blasted a decision to appoint Baroness Harding - whose experience includes Tesco and the ill-fated TalkTalk - to lead a new Institute for Health Protection, instead of someone with a lifetime in medicine Ministers face a furious backlash after it emerged the Tory peer in charge of "test and trace" has been lined up for another key role in tackling . Baroness Dido Harding, who was put in the House of Lords by her university friend David Cameron in 2014, is tipped to lead a new Institute for Health Protection which will replace Public Health England. Health Secretary...WW…
Donald Trump calls for 2020 presidential election to be 'delayed'
The US President cited false conspiracy theories about postal vote fraud in a bid to 'delay' the electionVideo UnavailableDonald Trump has called for the 2020 presidential election to be delayed, citing conspiracy theories about postal voting. The President does not have the legal authority to cancel an election. His outburst came after polls suggested Trump trailing by as many as nine points to his rival candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden, ahead of November’s election. And it followed news that the US economy had suffered its worst period ever, with estimates of GDP falling by more...…The US President cited false conspiracy theories about postal vote fraud in a bid to 'delay' the electionVideo UnavailableDonald Trump has called for the 2020 presidential election to be delayed, citing conspiracy theories about postal voting. The President does not have the legal authority to cancel an election. His outburst came after polls suggested Trump trailing by as many as nine points to his rival candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden, ahead of November’s election. And it followed news that the US economy had suffered its worst period ever, with estimates of GDP falling by more...WW…
Government claims victory on 100k coronavirus test target amid row over counting
Matt Hancock announced 122,347 in the 24 hours to 9am today - smashing the 100k a day target - but admitted some tests were counted when they were posted outVideo Unavailable The government claims to have smashed its target of 100,000 tests a day - but a row has erupted over how the tests were counted. Matt Hancock announced 122,347 tests were provided in the 24 hours to 9am on May 1st. But tens of thousands of these tests are at-home tests which have been delivered, but haven't yet been returned. Announcing the figure, Mr Hancock said: "I knew it was an audacious goal but we needed an...…Matt Hancock announced 122,347 in the 24 hours to 9am today - smashing the 100k a day target - but admitted some tests were counted when they were posted outVideo Unavailable The government claims to have smashed its target of 100,000 tests a day - but a row has erupted over how the tests were counted. Matt Hancock announced 122,347 tests were provided in the 24 hours to 9am on May 1st. But tens of thousands of these tests are at-home tests which have been delivered, but haven't yet been returned. Announcing the figure, Mr Hancock said: "I knew it was an audacious goal but we needed an...WW…
Eyewitness says he feels vindicated after Dominic Cummings admitted Durham trip
Retired Chemistry teacher Robin Lees said he thought he had spotted the PM's top aide near his home in County Durham - and it turns out he hadVideo UnavailableAn eyewitness who spotted Dominic Cummings out and about in County Durham says he feels vindicated after the top aide admitted he had travelled to the region. Robin Lees, a retired Chemistry teacher from County Durham, said thought he had spotted Mr Cummings near his home. He told BBC Radio Newcastle: "Just by what he looks like in the press, I had obviously seen him. "You know, I take an interest in the news, I look at the BBC...…Retired Chemistry teacher Robin Lees said he thought he had spotted the PM's top aide near his home in County Durham - and it turns out he hadVideo UnavailableAn eyewitness who spotted Dominic Cummings out and about in County Durham says he feels vindicated after the top aide admitted he had travelled to the region. Robin Lees, a retired Chemistry teacher from County Durham, said thought he had spotted Mr Cummings near his home. He told BBC Radio Newcastle: "Just by what he looks like in the press, I had obviously seen him. "You know, I take an interest in the news, I look at the BBC...WW…
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