Alex Wickham
Boris Johnson Has Said People In England Can Take "Unlimited" Exercise And Sit In Parks From Wednesday
The prime minister unveiled a three stage plan for how he hopes to ease restrictions, with primary schools and some shops possibly reopening in June, and some of the hospitality industry returning in July.
Alex Wickham
How Boris Johnson Sided With "Doves" Over "Hawks" In His Government To Slow The UK's Exit From Lockdown
Some Number 10 advisers, cabinet ministers, top civil servants, and “a clear majority” of Tory MPs initially lobbied for a “rival” exit strategy, BuzzFeed News can reveal.
Alex Wickham
This Is The Government’s Draft Plan To Ease Coronavirus Lockdown Measures In The Workplace
Exclusive: BuzzFeed News has obtained all seven of the guidance documents drawn up by ministers that will form the basis for the government’s proposals to get people back to work in the coming weeks.
Alex Wickham
UK Scientists Are Urgently Investigating The Link Between Obesity And The Coronavirus
New data seen by ministers and government scientists shows the proportion of severely obese people in ICUs is twice the proportion in the general population.
Alex Wickham
Face Coverings And Drug Treatments Will Help The UK Manage Coronavirus Until A Vaccine Is Found
At his first press conference since he was hospitalised with the virus, Boris Johnson said the UK was "past the peak" of the outbreak and "on the downward slope".
Alex Wickham
The Inside Story Of Matt Hancock's “Surreal” Race Against The Clock To Hit 100,000 Coronavirus Tests Per Day
The UK's health secretary has staked his political reputation on hitting the target by April 30, bringing in the army to help an operation described by insiders as at times like a “French farce” and a game of "whack-a-mole".
Alex Wickham
Rupert Murdoch’s Sunday Times Backed Brexit And Boris. Now Number 10 Sees It As The Most Hostile Paper In The Country.
Insiders at the UK's biggest selling Sunday title say relations with Downing Street have broken down after a series of investigations focusing on the prime minister.
Joey D'Urso
Scientists Advising The UK Government On The Coronavirus Fear Boris Johnson’s Team Is Using Them As “Human Shields”
Ministers are answering criticism by insisting they were “guided by the science”. But government experts say the science is “riddled with doubt, uncertainty, and debate”.
Alex Wickham
Revealed: The UK’s “Three Stage” Exit Strategy To Ease The Coronavirus Lockdown
A "best-case scenario" would see some nonessential retail shops and industries reopen in early to mid-May and further social distancing measures relaxed over the summer, but the elderly and would still face strict "shielding" restrictions until a vaccine is found.
Alex Wickham
Local Politicians Are Sharing Conspiracy Theories About The Coronavirus
A Conservative candidate shared a 5G petition, and Labour and Lib Dem councillors have suggested Boris Johnson faked his illness.
Joey D'Urso
Boris Johnson Has Been Discharged From Hospital
The prime minister thanked the doctors and nurses who "saved my life".
Alex Wickham
The Coronavirus Hit Germany And The UK Just Days Apart But The Countries Have Responded Differently. Here’s How.
From a first case to thousands of deaths: A timeline of how Boris Johnson and Angela Merkel’s governments handled COVID-19.
Alberto Nardelli
As Boris Johnson Recovers In Hospital, His Government Is Facing Mounting Problems On Political, Health, And Economic Fronts
As the prime minister’s condition continues to improve in hospital, BuzzFeed News can reveal his government faces fresh challenges on three fronts.
Alex Wickham
Instagram And YouTube Have Been Accused Of "Moral Failure" Over Coronavirus Conspiracy Sales
Social media platforms are facing criticism for allowing accounts to profit from product sales alongside wild conspiracy theories about the virus.
Joey D'Urso
Boris Johnson Has Left Intensive Care After His Condition Continued To Improve
The prime minister, who has COVID-19, spent three nights in an intensive care unit at St Thomas' hospital after his condition worsened on Monday.
Alex Wickham
A British Police Chief Claimed Officers Could Search Supermarket Trollies For Nonessential Items. Now He's Backtracked.
Nick Adderley, Northamptonshire's chief constable, warned the public his officers could check to make sure people were buying only "legitimate, necessary items".
Alex Wickham
The Chancellor Has Finally Unveiled A £750 Million Coronavirus Bailout For Charities
Tens of thousands of charities providing vital services — including hospices and those supporting domestic abuse victims — will be able to access direct cash grants.
Alex Wickham
The Senior Politician Now Running The UK Says He's "Confident Boris Johnson Will Pull Through"
Dominic Raab's described the prime minister as "a fighter" as the chief medical officer admitted the UK government had lessons to learn from Germany on testing.
Alex Wickham
Boris Johnson's Condition Has Worsened And He Has Been Moved To Intensive Care
Foreign secretary Dominic Raab will deputise for the prime minister where necessary.
Alex Wickham
The UK Has Condemned Russia For Spreading "Disinformation" About Boris Johnson's Health
The prime minister remains under observation in hospital on Monday but was "in good spirits", his office said.
Alex Wickham
