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Boris Johnson plunged millions into lockdown-style Tier 4 restrictions ahead of Christmas.

A senior Tory has accused Boris Johnson of deliberately waiting to announce Tier 4 until after MPs went home for Christmas.

Public fury over Boris Johnson's handling of Covid Christmas rules has been laid bare by a snap poll.

Covid vaccine is rolled out, Health Secretary Matt Hancock suggested.

Boris Johnson was warned that relaxing Covid-19 restrictions over Christmas would cause a spike in cases long before the new strain was revealed.

Ross roasts RitaJust about everyone has criticised Rita Ora for throwing a Covid rule-breaking 30th birthday party with 30 pals. And now the pop star is getting it in the neck from her Masked Singer colleague Jonathan Ross. Asked about his Christmas, he quipped: ‘I’m going to be observing Government restrictions, so it will just be me and 30 people in a confined space…’Ross was speaking at the launch of the new series of the ITV show, from which Rita was notably absent. But it doesn’t sound as if the Ross family Christmas will be that much fun, as he has given up meat. ‘We went vegan this year,’ he said. ‘So I’ll be eating a Furkey… whatever that is. ’Celebs spouting nonsenseWe mere mortals who slog away from nine to five have it easy,

direct to your inboxPeople living in Tier 4 have been banned from foreign travel and urged to “stay local” as the Government works to curb a new fast-spreading strain of Covid-19.Those living under the toughest restrictions will only be permitted to travel overseas in limited exceptions, such as for work.Meanwhile, people across England are being asked to carefully consider whether they need to travel abroad.The Prime Minister has also urged people in all tiers to “stay local”.It comes as scientists warn of a new variant of coronavirus that can spread more rapidly.Although the new strain of the virus is concentrated in the Tier 4 areas - predominantly London and the South East - Boris Johnson has warned that it is present at lower levels

Christmas has effectively been cancelled for millions of Brits after the government dramatically banned festive bubbles in large parts of the country just six days beforehand. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced London and the south east of England will be placed into a Tier 4 coronavirus lockdown from 12.01am tomorrow, approximately a third of England's population.

Fifteen million people will today be plunged into stricter Covid-19 restrictions, with Christmas shopping banned and Brits told to stay at home by law.

Bolton Wanderers fans returning to the University of Bolton Stadium during his visit to Bolton on Friday morning (December 18). Wanderers have played all of their home games behind closed doors since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March.

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson is to hold a press briefing after a last minute cabinet meeting amid discussions of a new strain of coronavirus.The Prime Minister will host a cabinet call “shortly” and will later hold a press conference with the chief medical officer Chris Whitty and the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.Downing Street, confirming the arrangements this afternoon, has not said what will be discussed during the press conference.However, Prof Whitty has issued a statement on a new variant of the virus in the UK.The chief medical officer said the UK has informed the World Health Organisation that the new variant coronavirus can spread more rapidly.“As announced on Monday, the UK has identified a new variant of

Boris Johnson has dismissed speculation that he does not brush his hair and was forced to apologise for his notoriously messy blond locks.

Boris Johnson will address the nation after an emergency cabinet meeting this afternoon amid fears of a third lockdown.

Boris Johnson will meet with ministers today to discuss whether England should be put back into lockdown, it has been reported.

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson and his ministers are tonight considering further festive restrictions in an effort to combat a new mutant strain of Covid-19 impacting London and the South East.Reports suggest the Prime Minister could make a new announcement tomorrow regarding the mutation of the virus, which is estimated to be up to 50 per cent more contagious.

Boris Johnson could hit England's South East with strict travel restrictions just days before Christmas, reports claim.

Bolton on Friday morning - a day after millions across the region learned they would remain under Tier 3 restrictions over Christmas. Making the announcement yesterday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock called on people living in Tier 3 areas to 'pull together' to get out of the measures.

accusing ministers of not treating the north and the south equally.Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester about yesterday's decision, he said:  “It isn’t equal treatment.

Coronavirus infections have spiked in England after the end of national lockdown, new figures have revealed.

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