Data reveals police recorded seven incidents of motorists in UK driving over 130mph
Groups of up to six people from different households will be able to exercise outside as long as they remain at least two metres apart. Gatherings of more than six people from different households are still not permitted. This means that people who play team sports can meet to train together and do things like […]
Groups of up to six people will be able to meet outdoors in England from Monday 1 June, including in gardens and other private outdoor spaces, provided strict social distancing guidelines are followed. The Prime Minister announced the change as he set out a carefully-designed package to ease the burdens of lockdown in a way […]
Prime Minister hails resilience of shielders as restrictions set to ease Extremely vulnerable people who have been “shielding” in England can now safely spend time outdoors, the Communities Secretary will confirm today (Sunday 31 May). The 2.2 million clinically extremely vulnerable people will be able to go outside with members of their household, while continuing […]
The Culture Secretary has outlined the strict conditions for elite athletes and professional sportsmen and women to resume competitive sport safely behind closed doors in England from 1 June 2020, paving the way for the first domestic live action in almost three months. The ‘stage three’ guidance, published today (30 May) by the Department for […]
Four forces launched a concerted campaign to dismantle criminal groups, underpinned by the first round of funding from a £25 million government cash boost. New figures show that, as a result of this activity, police made over 650 arrests, closed nearly 140 deal lines, seized cash and drugs with a total value of over £3 […]
High street businesses and landlords are set to benefit from a new code of practice, which is in development to provide them with clarity and reassurance over rent payments. High street businesses and landlords are set to benefit from a new code of practice, to provide them with clarity and reassurance over rent payments. A […]
Cross-party group proposes ending UK abortions after 24 weeks for minor disabilities Abortion laws in Britain could be changed under cross-party proposals to ban late terminations on the grounds of minor physical abnormalities. The abortion (cleft lip, cleft palate and club foot) bill, led by the Conservative MP Fiona Bruce and supported by 13 MPs, […]
Other changes allowed from Friday include some sports and five-mile travel for recreation Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage People in Scotland can meet outdoors with another household in groups of up to eight, Nicola Sturgeon said as she proceeded with phase one of the Scottish government’s four-stage plan for moving out […]
Just £360,000 distributed in first year from fund expected to pay out hundreds of millions Only 60 people have received Windrush compensation payments during the first year of the scheme’s operation, with just £360,000 distributed from a fund officials expected might be required to pay out between £200m and £500m. There has been rising concern […]