A report from a team of experts who have been advising the government found the 'mitigation' strategy could have led to as many as 250,000 deaths.

The move is the only way they can reduce outgoings without making job losses, the airline said.

EasyJet announced it has slashed its flight schedules due to ‘unprecedented’ travel restrictions and a sharp fall in demand.

According to reports Trump would do anything to get a vaccine for the United States, “but only for the United States”.

FCO guidance as of Monday morning advises against all but essential travel to 35 countries

Johnson had come under fire for allegedly only briefing selected journalists over plans to tackle the crisis.

The move means no bars will be open in the area for St Patrick’s Day, one of the busiest days in the Irish tourism calendar.

“I cannot say this strongly enough: Ministers need to stop anonymously briefing journalists and start speaking directly to the public", Lord Barwell said.

At 10.30am a fight broke out over baby wipes in Aldi Great Barr.