The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

MPs to vote on whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament over partygate

The Prime Minister has been fined by police despite giving assurances that Covid regulations were followed in No 10.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022

Thousands of long Covid sufferers denied access to disability support despite being unable to work

Many people are struggling to access and apply for the government's disability benefits scheme, a charity has warned

Wales Online · Apr 19, 2022

Every misleading statement Boris Johnson has made to parliament since the general election

Misleading the country: The prime minister has failed formally to correct at least 17 false statements since the 2019 general election

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022

Fear, paranoia, anger – this is life under China’s zero-Covid strategy

The threat of Omicron in no way justifies this draconian response, says a British writer living near Shanghai

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022

Union fury as Boris Johnson orders WFH civil servants to fill every desk like before Covid

Despite pledging more flexible working just months ago, Boris Johnson now wants every desk filled in Whitehall every day as Britain 'learns to live' with Covid

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022

What time will Boris Johnson speak to MPs today? Prime Minister to be quizzed after partygate fine

Prime Minister expected to make statement on Tuesday afternoon in Commons

Chronicle Live · Apr 19, 2022

Millions of holidaymakers now leave trip prep until last minute - over Covid fears

Covid travel documents have now become a top priority for those planning a holiday - with nearly half worried their trip will be cancelled until they get on the plane

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022

First Thing: Russia has begun battle to seize east of Ukraine, says Zelenskiy

Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas, Ukrainian president says in video address

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022

Super-specialty services key to our healthcare, says Dr Vikas Swarankar

JAIPUR: When Covid broke out in March 2020, it was a moment of truth for most private hospitals. Like everybody on the planet, the hospitals, doctors and paramedics were also not only scared but confused. In those early days, some hospitals refused to take Covid patients, while others played safe…

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Union fury as Rees-Mogg tells civil servants to get back to the office

The Government Efficiency Minister said officials should return to their desks to realise the benefits of collaborative working.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022