A cabinet source says they expect the end of lockdown to be delayed by "between two weeks and a month" following a "fairly grim" briefing given to ministers by the Government's two most senior scientific advisers.
The number of patients needing hospital treatment for Covid continues to fall in the former Indian variant "hotspot" Bolton, as the PM says "there is still nothing in the data" to suggest lockdown should be extended.
England's vaccine rollout will extend to people aged 25-29 from Tuesday morning, the Health Secretary has announced.
Some of Britain's leading dating apps are encouraging their users to display a badge on their profile to show they've been vaccinated, in a new partnership with the Government aimed at boosting Covid vaccine uptake.
There is chaos in Portugal as Brits make a dash to book PCR tests and flights home before the country they were hoping to spend more time in is demoted to the Government's "Amber List".
NHS leaders say that scientific modelling seen by the Government has been crude and unreliable through much of the pandemic, warning against this providing the basis for lockdown being extended past June 21st.
Boris Johnson will use the G7 summit in Cornwall to "lead the way" on developing a vaccine passport scheme – much to the delight of former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Over 60% of Brits are "worried" about the ending of social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines, according to new polling that suggests more people are suffering from "Covid Anxiety Syndrome" than previously believed.
Reports suggest that lockdown could be extended until July 5th (at least) to allow time for more adults to receive their second dose of a Covid vaccine.
There are currently no plans for foreign fans visiting Britain for Euro 2020 games to be exempt from travel restrictions, meaning those coming from "Amber List" countries will have to quarantine for 10 days.
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