The FIR was filed against former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath and eight other Congress leaders for violating Covid-19 safety protocols during a public meeting. An FIR has been filed against former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath on charges of violating Covid-19 protocols during a public gathering. (Photo: PTI) An FIR has been registered … Read more
Image copyright Reuters Health Secretary Matt Hancock has come under pressure to give MPs a say over coronavirus lockdown restrictions, before they come into force. An ex-Tory chief whip said involving MPs would lead to “better decisions”. Mr Hancock promised the government was “looking at further ways the House can be properly involved in the … Read more
Image copyright Getty Images People in the UK must not treat this weekend as a “party” before the new “rule of six” coronavirus restrictions come into force on Monday, a police union has warned. The Police Federation said there was a “real risk” that the public would “take advantage of the current situation”. The new … Read more
Image copyright Getty Images The UK could see a second spike in coronavirus cases if young people don’t follow social distancing rules, the health secretary says. A third of all cases in England last week were people aged between 20 and 29. “The numbers have been have been going up. And we’ve seen in other … Read more
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Portugal had previously been removed from the UK’s quarantine list on 20 August Travellers arriving in Scotland from Portugal will have to self-isolate for 14 days under new rules coming into force on Saturday. Scotland and Wales have added the country to their “quarantine list” – while England and Northern … Read more
Image copyright PA Media Image caption Restrictions were lifted in Bolton, Stockport, and Trafford overnight Lockdown restrictions are “completely illogical” in Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham the region’s mayor said after they were eased in three boroughs. The measures were lifted overnight in Bolton, Stockport, and Trafford despite concerns from some local councils. Mr Burnham said … Read more