Johnson promises 'support so that Ukraine is never invaded again' on surprise trip to Kyiv

 Boris Johnson hailed the leadership of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy on a surprise trip to Kyiv. During a press conference, Johnson signalled that the UK is ready to continue intensifying sanctions on Russia 'week by week' and said that 'we will provide support so that Ukraine will never be invaded again'.

Boris Johnson takes a swipe at the BBC

 

Amidst a serious challenge to his seat, the British prime minister lashes out against the BBC. Plus, a radio station broadcasting into North Korea.

PartyGate in the United Kingdom: Boris Johnson, the BBC and the art of distraction.

Will Boris Johnson resign?

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been defying calls to quit over a lockdown violation scandal.

Johnson attended parties in his Downing Street residence while the rest of the country was being told to isolate or pay hefty fines if they broke COVID-19 rules.

 

Boris Johnson party apology wasn't sincere - bereaved daughter (video)

 Hannah Brady, who lost her father Shaun to Covid in May 2020, has said Boris Johnson's apology about a No 10 party wasn't sincere.

Mr Johnson has admitted attending the Downing Street garden drinks during lockdown.

Ms Brady said: "I didn't believe his apology when I saw it live, I believe it even less now."

Downing Street party: The families who lost loved ones in May 2020 (video)

As pressure mounts on Boris Johnson over whether he attended a No 10 party during lockdown in May 2020, the BBC has spoken to families of people who died that same month.

Alejandra Godoy - who lost her mother - said she "really hates" the PM.

Lisa Wilkie filmed her brother dying in intensive care, because her mother wasn't allowed to attend.

Amanda McEgan's daughter died from cancer and spent the last months of her life unable to see friends and some family members.

 

Covid cases rising in UK - what happens next?

 

In July, UK PM Boris Johnson announced that no legal restrictions would be in place for Covid-19, and people would be trusted to make their own decisions.

Conservative politicians are amazing. They seem to have a belief that if ignored, the coronavirus pandemic will just magically go away.  With that they'll be magically reelected as their constituents will just magically forget about their failure to lead.    

What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown in England? - BBC News

UK PM Boris Johnson’s confidence that England can drop Covid restrictions on July 19 has raised many questions.

Boris Johnson urges “extreme caution” as England lockdown eased

The British Prime minister has urged extreme caution as England's lockdown begins to be lifted. Boris Johnson said he hoped this would be the last lockdown but the public must continue to obey the rules and the vaccines need to remain effective.
 

1% NHS pay offer during pandemic is “worst kind of insult” say unions

 A row has erupted after a UK government proposal of a 1% pay rise for most NHS workers in England.

The government proposal has been submitted to the pay review body for the health service.

Boris Johnson accused of “failing to secure borders” from Brazilian Covid strain - BBC News

 The prime minister has been defending England's border controls after it emerged that officials have been unable to find one of six people infected with a variant of coronavirus first found in Brazil.

UK considers “vaccine passports” to prove Covid protection - BBC News

 

Boris Johnson has said that the UK government is considering whether to introduce so-called “vaccine passports”. The document could take the form of a vaccine certificate, providing evidence of Covid protection, and the NHS mobile app could be modified to carry the information.

COVID lockdown exit strategies | COVID-19 Special

 Four more months, and then everything goes back to the way it was. At least that's the plan in the UK, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson is plotting a way out of lockdown -- he wants to lift all restrictions by the summer.

Boris Johnson announces lifting of lockdown from March 8th in England - BBC News

 

Boris Johnson has unveiled his timetable for the gradual lifting of the lockdown in England starting on March the 8th.

New coronavirus strain “may be more deadly” says Boris Johnson

 

Boris Johnson has said there is evidence that the new variant of coronavirus spreading across the UK could be more deadly than the original strain.

Boris Johnson warns of tighter Covid restrictions as cases soar - BBC News

 

The Prime Minister has warned that coronavirus restrictions in England may need to be tightened over the next few weeks, to reduce the rising numbers of infections. Boris Johnson also defended the government’s determination to keep schools open where possible.

Pressure on UK as new coronavirus spreads and dozens of countries impose travel bans

 Boris Johnson's government is under intense pressure, with the new variant coronavirus spreading rapidly and dozens of countries banning travel from the UK.

The UK’s scientific advisers are warning that even tougher restrictions will be needed to contain the new strain of the virus.

Can common sense guide us out of the coronavirus pandemic? - BBC Newsnight

 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people to keep Christmas celebrations "short" and "small" to reduce the risk of spreading Covid over the festive period, despite growing pressure from doctors and scientists to abandon the relaxation of restrictions over Christmas.

Battle for the BBC

With BBC in the crosshairs of Boris Johnson’s government, we look at network’s century of struggle with British state.

Within weeks of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s sweeping election victory last December, his aides were warning of a plan to “whack” the UK’s public broadcaster. The government would, they said, abolish the BBC’s main source of income, the TV licence. Coming off the back of a decade of budget cuts, supporters of the BBC fear that, if Johnson gets his way, it could soon be disfigured beyond recognition.

 

Dominic Cummings to leave Downing Street by Christmas

 Newsnight has learned Boris Johnson’s senior adviser Dominic Cummings will leave Downing Street by Christmas. How will this change government policy?

Labour accuses Boris Johnson of pitting “region against region” over pandemic funding - BBC News

 

After days of wrangling with local leaders, the Prime Minister has said a £60m support package for Greater Manchester will be distributed to local councils in the region, effectively bypassing the mayor, Andy Burnham.