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Do I need to self-quarantine for 14 days after travel
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
Travel news: Police have issued no quarantine fines in a week
So what, exactly, are these 'air bridges' that we've heard so much about? What is an “air bridge”? We have heard about travel “bubbles” – agreements between a closed bloc of countries, such as the Baltics, or Australia and New Zealand, and we have heard about travel “corridors” – overland routes into certain countries, like…
Black Lives Matter Protests live: Sadiq Khan says statues could be 'a flashpoint for violence'
Far-right protest in London earlier today Credit: Martyn Wheatley / i-Images/i-Images Picture Agency Boris Johnson: 'Racist thuggery' has no place on our streets after day of violence Winston Churchill's grandson: 'Britain has lost its moral compass' National Trust hires consultant to address association with colonialism and links to slavery Speaker calls for review of Parliament's statues…
Do I need to self-quarantine for 14 days after travel?
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
Do I need to self-quarantine for 14 days after travel?
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
Watch: How to make a no-sew, government-approved cloth face mask
Cloth face coverings can help stop the spread of coronavirus and the government recommends wearing them in particular when it is difficult to maintain social distancing. Transport for London said face masks should be worn on all their public transport services. You can make your own cloth face mask out of an old t-shirt by watching the…
Sage papers: the guidance scientists offered to Government ministers
A new tranche of papers released by the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (Sage) reveal the advice given to ministers by scientists and how the Government might have dealt with a range of complex issues. Here's what the Sage papers say: Regional lockdown unworkable Regional lockdown would never work in Britain because it would be impossible…
Travel restrictions: UK remains closed while Europe reopens to tourists
When can we go on holiday again? Can I take a UK holiday yet? Will holidays be cheaper after coronavirus? Get updates to your inbox three times a week with our Travel newsletter At the government’s daily press briefing on May 28, Boris Johnson announced imminent changes for schools, retail and social interactions, but the…
Do I need to self-quarantine for 14 days after travel?
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
Phil Neville reveals Birmingham City as the second Women's Super League team to be furloughed
Phil Neville has revealed that Birmingham City's women's team was the second team to be furloughed in the Women's Super League. Last month Reading became the only known top flight side to place their squad on the emergency government scheme during the Covid-19 lockdown, while committing to supplement the other 20 per cent of players'…
Watch: How to make a no-sew, government-approved cloth face mask
Cloth face coverings can help stop the spread of coronavirus and the government recommends wearing them in particular when it is difficult to maintain social distancing. Transport for London said face masks should be worn on all their public transport services. You can make your own cloth face mask out of an old t-shirt by watching the…
Government guidelines block some para-athletes from returning to their sport
As waterways across the UK reopened in the last two weeks, British Paralympic champion canoeist Emma Wiggs realised she was going to have to show more patience despite an easing of lockdown restrictions. Updated guidelines from the government might have meant open water activities were allowed again, but new social distancing and health and safety…
Do I need to self-quarantine for 14 days after travel?
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
Isle of Wight contact tracing trial undermined by people on UK mainland downloading the app
The contact tracing trial on the Isle of Wight is being undermined by people on UK mainland also downloading the technology, members of an ethics board overseeing its development have acknowledged. Sources close to the development of the Covid-19 tracking technology say the Government may now be forced to rush through a second trial before…
Do I need to self-quarantine for 14 days after travel?
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
Watch: How to make a no-sew, government-approved cloth face mask
Cloth face coverings can help stop the spread of coronavirus and the government recommends wearing them in particular when it is difficult to maintain social distancing. Transport for London said face masks should be worn on all their public transport services. You can make your own cloth face mask out of an old t-shirt by watching the…
Watch: How to make a no-sew, government-approved cloth face mask
Cloth face coverings can help stop the spread of coronavirus and the government recommends wearing them in particular when it is difficult to maintain social distancing. Transport for London said face masks should be worn on all their public transport services. You can make your own cloth face mask out of an old t-shirt by watching the…