The strain was identified due to Public Health England’s (PHE) proactive and enhanced monitoring following the increase in cases seen in Kent and London. The variant has been named ‘VUI – 202012/01’ (the first Variant Under Investigation in December 2… read more
Welcome back to Downing Street for today’s coronavirus briefing. Today I’m joined by Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty and Professor Kevin Fenton, Public Health England’s Regional Director for London. Sadly, the news on the spread of the v… read more
Tier 3 Restrictions will apply in all 32 London boroughs and the City of London, parts of Essex and parts of Hertfordshire from the beginning of Wednesday 16 December Latest data shows an exponential rise in cases as well as rising local hospital admi… read more
The Home Secretary has always been clear that she will listen to feedback to make the scheme as effective as possible so that everyone eligible for compensation receives the money they deserve. Individuals affected by Windrush will now receive a minim… read more
NEW LAW PASSED WILL MAKE VOTING IN UK GENERAL ELECTIONS FAIRER Parliamentary Constituencies Act receives Royal Assent and becomes law Constituencies across the UK will be updated and have a near equal number of electors Every vote will count the same,… read more