Up to 45 countries could be removed from the travel 'Red List' this week, leaving just nine subjected to the toughest rules, as the Government says travel should not be "unnecessarily restricted".
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
Sajid Javid says he is not willing to delay the imposition of mandatory vaccination rules for care home workers and that those who refuse to get 'jabbed' should “get out and get another job”.
The latest Government figures suggest that the Covid vaccine uptake in 16-18 year-olds has stalled at around 55% – far lower than ministers had hoped.
It's not been the most successful of starts for the Scottish Government's vaccine passport scheme which has suffered from technical glitches and is set to be ignored by businesses over the weekend.
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
Philip Pilkington has written a good piece in UnHerd today in which he points out that lockdown – not Brexit – is to blame for the lack of drivers that is causing shortages of petrol and other goods.
The Premier of New South Wales has resigned over an investigation by the state's Independent Commission Against Corruption into her conduct between 2012 and 2018 that "constituted or involved a breach of public trust".
Scotland Yard has been prompted to issue advice about the powers held by the police and for those approached by an undercover officer, with a former Senior Officer saying: "If you're really concerned dial 999."
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
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