Boris Johnson's staff accused of hosting Covid rule-breaking parties on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral

Dominic Cummings, the former chief adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on Wednesday cast his former boss as a dithering leader surrounded by fools whose ineptitude led to a 'disastrous' response to the most devastating global pandemic in decades.

Watch: UK PM Boris Johnson's ex-adviser unveils PM's initial COVID-19 strategy to MPs

Britain announced new measures to reduce travel in and out of the country on Wednesday, hoping that by tightening its borders it can reduce the risk of new variants of the coronavirus spreading and putting its vaccination programme at risk.

Britain cracks down on travel to stop coronavirus spread

Relatives of COVID-19 victims have accused government of mishandling the pandemic. Families say that they have been misled by the govt. According to a report, PM Boris Johnson has let govt make several errors while tackling the public health crisis.

UK govt accused of mishandling pandemic, death toll nears 100,000

A couple in the United Kingdom, Elizabeth Kerr and Simon O'Brien decided to tie the knot in a COVID ward to find their happy ending against all odds.

UK couple gets married in COVID-19 ward | Hospital staff organised the wedding

Many areas of England are now moving into the toughest Tier 4 restrictions from 0001 GMT on Thursday (December 31). Everton will not be allowed to welcome fans on Friday (January 1) when they host West Ham United, while their FA Cup third-round tie with Rotherham United on Jan. 9 will also be behind closed doors.

UK increases COVID-19 restrictions, raises doubts for Premier League

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson will likely to take stock of the current crisis in the nation. So far, the prime minister’s management of Britain’s COVID-19 crisis has been disastrous.

UK PM Boris Johnson expected take stock of the current pandemic situation

India reported its first six cases of the mutant coronavirus which was first spotted in the UK on Tuesday.

India reports 6 cases of new covid-19 strain as UK returnees test positive

Small shops, local markets, restaurants and catering firms that source from wholesalers, who supply 40% of the fruit and vegetables we eat, are likely to be affected within days.

Britain rushes to supermarkets amid supply shortage fear

Several European countries such as Belgium and Germany are imposing travel bans on all the incoming flights from the UK and South Africa to make sure the new variant does not get transmitted to their countries.

Scientific experts on new Coronavirus strain in Europe

The Union Health Ministry has called an urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group on Monday to discuss the emergence of a mutated variant of the coronavirus in the UK.

Health Ministry calls high-level meeting today to discuss new Coronavirus strain in UK

Announcing the measures, Prime Minister Boris Johnson abruptly tore up plans to allow three households to mix indoors for five days over the festive period

Several nations ban UK flights, fearing new COVID-19 variant

UK warns new COVID-19 virus strain 'Out of Control'

Large areas of England will be added to the 'very high alert' COVID-19 category this weekend, placing residents under the most stringent set of restrictions to tackle a rising number of infections.

Two-thirds of England to be under toughest COVID-19 measures

Cars pulled up to the vaccination centre at Hyde Leisure Centre, Greater Manchester, with medics administering the jab within minutes.

UK becomes first country to introduce drive-through vaccine centres

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that a strengthened three-tiered system will be introduced in the country on Monday to curb the spread of coronavirus after the lockdown ends on December 2.

WION Dispatch: Coronavirus | UK to move into tougher regional COVID-19 restrictions

A new UK survey showed a jump in depression rates during the coronavirus pandemic, reaching 19.2% during lockdown in June.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Mental health crisis in COVID-19 lockdown

UK government might have plans to impose the stricter 'red alert' lockdowns under the proposed ‘three-tier system’ that seeks to ban all outdoor social gatherings

UK planning strict 'three-tier' lockdown to curb COVID-19 spread

The United Kingdom is gearing up for the second nationwide lockdown as the coronavirus cases are rapidly rising in the country.

WION Dispatch: Another national lockdown in the United Kingdom?

Boris Johnson warned on Tuesday that sweeping new measures to control coronavirus could be in place for six months, as he abandoned attempts to persuade Britons to return to the office.

WION Dispatch: Johnson starts shutting down Britain again as COVID spreads

Masks will become mandatory for retail and hospitality staff – as well as for passengers in taxis

UK PM Boris Johnson sets out new COVID-19 restrictions

A new UK survey showed a jump in depression rates during the coronavirus pandemic, reaching 19.2% during lockdown in June

UK: Pandemic takes a toll on mental health

Britain’s lockdown has been slowly lifting since May, with the last major change on July 4 when hotels, pubs and restaurants were allowed to reopen.

Two thirds of UK firms fully operational after COVID, says Survey

The Government has outlined the measures that will allow outdoor pools to reopen from 11 July and indoor gyms, swimming pools and sports facilities to reopen from 25 July

Swimming Pools, gyms and theatres reopen in UK

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