Boris Johnson 'to set targets for police in bid to bring more rape cases to trial'

last week when the Scottish Government were forced to perform a U-turn over the Nat 5 and Higher exam results the UK Government has also now caved into the pressure from outraged parents, pupils and teachers.

A headteacher appeared on Monday's This Morning to discuss the A-level results disaster that happened over the weekend, which saw millions of students receive grades lower than what they were predicted.

Covid-secure and ready to reopen. It was announced by Boris Johnson in a briefing on June 23 that hairdressers could reopen, but not nail bars, beauty salons or spas.Beauty salons had not been allowed to reopen earlier as it was believed it would be more difficult to mitigate the risk of transmission.Mr Johnson previously said: “We also intend to allow some other close contact services, such as nail bars, to reopen as soon as we can; when we're confident they can operate in a secure way.”The news of prolonged closure came as a shock to many beauty salons owners who were preparing to open their doors from July 4 along with hairdressers - and they have had to keep their businesses closed for many weeks.We rely on advertising to help fund our

People who repeatedly flout rules on wearing face coverings could be fined up to £3,200 under tough new rules for England, Boris Johnson has said.

France has been added to the UK's quarantine list, it was announced tonight.Holidaymakers arriving back in the UK must quarantine for 14 days, the government has said.The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has advised against all but essential travel.

hereThere could also be increased delays between performances as venues will be required to undertake 'deep cleans' before the next audience arrives.The PM also announced tough new fines for people who repeatedly refuse to wear a face mask - and organisers of illegal raves.At present, people who refuse to wear a face covering where it is required face a £100 fine, which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.Under the new measures, announced tonight, that penalty will double for subsequent offences, up to a maximum of £3,200.In England face coverings are mandatory in settings including public transport, shops and museums, with some exemptions for children or on medical grounds.A clampdown on illegal gatherings of more than 30 people

mums who created cheeky 'Buck Foris' kids clothing during lockdown to throw shade at Boris Johnson have raised thousands of pounds for charities - despite having never even met each other. Mums Katie Connelly, 36, and Emi Ozmen-Pendergast, 38, launched Dream On Playwear together at the height of the coronavirus pandemic after following each other on Instagram.Between them Katie, a freelance stylist from Edinburgh and Emi, from Stamford, Lincs, have more than 40,000 followers thanks to their style and picture-perfect Instagram posts.Despite having never met in person, the women, who are both mums-of-two, got chatting through instagram three years ago and became firm friends and had even talked about setting up a joint fashion business.But

Boris Johnson has warned the UK faces "bumpy months ahead" as grim new figures showed the number of jobs lost hit a decade high.

Nicola Sturgeon to attend UK cabinet meetings. The idea was floated by cabinet office minister Michael Gove as a way of dampening support for Scottish independence by showing that Holyrood was being listened to at Westminster on issues regarding Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Boris Johnson to obey the rules like "anybody else" as the Tory leader prepares for a staycation north of the border.

Boris Johnson has stood by his pledge to "fully" reopen England's schools within weeks despite anger from teachers' unions and fears of a second wave.

Boris Johnson on Monday said ministers will “not hesitate” to impose a quarantine system for travellers from other countries to the UK if needed.It comes as the rise of coronavirus cases in other countries could see more added to the 'Red List' of places travellers need to self-isolate on return.The Prime Minister said: “I don’t want to advise people about their individual holidays, individual decisions, they should look at the travel advice from the Foreign Office clearly.“But what I will say, and I hope people would expect us to do this, in the context of a global pandemic, we’ve got to keep looking at the data in all the countries to which British people want to travel.“Where it is necessary to impose restrictions or to impose a

Boris Johnson is reportedly heading to Scotland next weekend for a two-week summer staycation. The Prime Minister has previously talked up UK breaks - claiming some of his happiest holiday memories are 'bucket-and-spade jobs'.

Boris Johnson would force pubs, restaurants and shops to close ahead of schools in the event of a severe coronavirus spike.

schools in the event of severe coronavirus flare-ups. The Prime Minister is understood to favour only closing schools as the last resort after scientific advisers warned more restrictions may be needed to reopen classrooms in England next month.

here On Saturday, police fired tear gas at stone-throwing protesters who tried to break through a barricade preventing access to the parliament building, reports the BBC. It comes as the UK's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has told Lebanon’s president Michel Aoun the UK will “stand by the country in its hour of need” after the devastating explosion in Beirut’s port, Downing Street said.A No 10 spokesman said: “The Prime Minister spoke to President Aoun of Lebanon this morning to convey the UK’s deepest sympathies to the Lebanese people following Tuesday’s devastating explosion.

Boris Johnson has backed calls for the Premier League to release a statement with regards to the failed takeover bid of Newcastle United.

The Balearic Islands are seeing a surge in coronavirus cases - which could see plans for the popular holiday destination to be added to the UK's 'safe' list axed.

Boris Johnson's TV and radio presenter sister has openly questioned her brother's childhood memories about holidaying in the UK.

Spitting Image.New portraits of the caricatures show the Prime Minister smiling with his famous blonde mop of hair, while his chief adviser Cummings is portrayed with a seemingly enlarged head. Prince Andrew, meanwhile, sports a tartan coat with a paisley neckerchief.The reboot, which was announced in March, will air on BritBox later this year after a 23-year break.

The first look images of the new Spitting Image revival show all-new hilarious puppet versions of Boris Johnson and Prince Andrew.