Public support in the government continues to tumble
The UK's official tally of coronavirus-related deaths passed 20,000 this weekend - a figure the chief scientist once said would represent a "good outcome".
The UK's official tally of coronavirus-related deaths passed 20,000 this weekend - a figure the chief scientist once said would represent a "good outcome".
Opposition parties react angrily after disclosure that Boris Johnson’s top political aide attended meetings of key scientific advisers.
Matt Hancock said the website had been launched to make testing "easier, faster and simpler".
The London facility has capacity for 4,000 – but is said to have only one ward open, with claims it was never intended to take the sickest patients.
Public health experts have said they are concerned about conflicts with World Health Organisation guidance.
In 2011, the then government set out its approach to a coronavirus-like pandemic in a UK Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Strategy.
"We were slow into lockdown, slow on testing, slow on protective equipment, and now slow to take up offers from firms for PPE."
Captain Tom received a standing ovation.
A "communication error" or a "political choice"? You decide.
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