Tag: lockdown
Covid inquiry: Michael Gove defends Boris Johnson over lockdown decision-making
But the minister apologises for the government's "errors" during the pandemic at the Covid inquiry.
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Covid inquiry: First lockdown imposed a bit too late – Whitty
"So, I was very aware that we essentially had two different things we were trying to balance - the risk of going too early, in which case you get all [...]
MPs say they have not been fined over lockdown event
The event came under the spotlight when former Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticised the Privileges Committee ahead of its damning Partygate report [...]
Unlikely first Covid lockdown could have been avoided – Johnson
The former PM says only a vaccine or drugs - unavailable at the time - could have averted the curbs.
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Wales right on Covid lockdown – ex-Boris Johnson aide
Boris Johnson's communications chief says the Welsh government correctly used three-week firebreak.
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Conservative MP Virginia Crosbie sorry for lockdown event
Virginia Crosbie attended an event in London while restrictions were in place in 2020.
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Isolating sooner could have avoided first lockdown – Hunt
The UK should have prepared to test and isolate more, the ex-health secretary tells the Covid inquiry.
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Covid inquiry: Failure to consider 'potentially massive impact' of lockdown
The lead lawyer questions the approach taken, saying the impact of lockdowns had not been fully considered.
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Boris Johnson calls new lockdown rule-breaking claims ‘load of nonsense’
Mr Johnson, who is currently being investigated by the privileges committee over whether he lied to parliament over his repeated Partygate denials. qu [...]
Luton Lockdown breach councillors de-selected
"This selection process was incredibly competitive, and Luton Labour is proud of the fantastic candidates who will represent the party in the upcoming [...]
Hancock backed pressuring MP into voting for lockdown, messages reveal
The then-health secretary discussed blocking a disability unit in a MP's town ahead of a vote on Covid tiers.
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Boris Johnson questions lockdown fine ‘rationale’
The former PM told the Global Soft Power Summit, in London, the law in UK was enforced without “fear or favour” in the UK.But Boris Johnson said he di [...]
China’s lockdown protest NFTs emerge, Candy Digital cuts staff, and more
China’s COVID-19 protests cemented as NFTsNonfungible tokens (NFTs) depicting the ongoing protests in China against the country’s tough zero-tolerance [...]
Crude Oil Price Looks Lower on China Lockdown Fears Ahead of OPEC+. Where to for WTI?
Crude Oil, China, Covid-19, OPEC+, Contango, Backwardation, WTI, Brent – Talking PointsCrude oil prices are under pressure on global growth concernsC [...]
Mainland China’s total daily Covid cases soar above Shanghai lockdown highs
Only a few vehicles, including one with two health workers, drive through Beijing's central business district on Nov. 23, 2022, as the area has announ [...]