Boris Johnson

  1. UK coronavirus news: Boris Johnson refuses to rule out tax rises to pay for post-Covid recovery

    Boris Johnson has refused to rule out raising taxes to meet the costs of tackling the Covid-19 crisis, as he promised to use infrastructure spending and planning reforms to “build, build, build” his way out of a looming recession.Leicester lockdown: City 'must stick together' after coronavirus surge.

    Region:
    Europe
    Category:
    Politics
    Author/s:
    By BBC, Reuters, The Guardian
     Boris Johnson refuses to rule out tax rises to pay for post-Covid recovery
  2. UK's Covid-19 alert level is lowered from 4 to 3

    Under level three, the virus is considered to be "in general circulation" and there could be a "gradual relaxation of restrictions".
    Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the change was "a big moment for the country" and showed that the government's plan was working.

    Region:
    Europe
    Category:
    Society
    Author/s:
    By Reuters, BBC
    UK's Covid-19 alert level is lowered from 4 to 3
  3. UK's Boris Johnson eyes relaxation of coronavirus lockdown

    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning to relax rules on outdoor dining and weddings, as well as speeding up government investment plans in a bid to limit the economic damage from the coronavirus, newspapers reported.

    Region:
    Europe
    Category:
    Politics
    Author/s:
    By Reuters, The Sunday Times
    UK's Boris Johnson eyes relaxation of coronavirus lockdown