The UK will have to continue with social distancing for 'really quite a long time,' the chief medical officer has warned
Schools in Scotland and Wales will close on Friday, March 20, as their devolved governments try to contain the spread of coronavirus.
"Our aim is to protect life, protect the most vulnerable, and relieve pressure on our NHS – so it is right that we prioritise testing for those most at risk of severe illness. We will always do the right thing at the right time, based on the best scientific advice, and will do whatever it takes to protect life."British members of parliament assembled in the House of Commons, Westminster, London, March 16, 2020.
Police will be able to detain coronavirus carriers under the government's new emergency coronavirus laws "By planning for the worst and working for the best we will get through this, but this is a national effort and we must all work together — from businesses prioritising the welfare of their employees, to people thoroughly washing their hands.
Sunak said there will be mortgage holidays for people who are struggling to pay them, meaning they will not have to make payments for three months.UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced enormous financial support for businesses and workers in a bid to limit the economic impact of coronavirus. "We expect to share a draft FTA [free trade agreement] alongside the draft legal texts of a number of the standalone agreements in the near future still, as planned.
Downing Street said "Secretaries of State will hold sector specific roundtables including, but not limited to, aviation, retail, manufacturing, food, insurance, financial services, sport, entertainment and events, and tourism and hospitality." "So I have taken the decision to advise British nationals against all non-essential international travel."
Tate has announced that it has closed all of its galleries across the country in a bid to help prevent the spread of coronavirus."For over 120 years we have been welcoming people to our galleries to enjoy great art from around the world. However, the welfare of our visitors and staff must always come first. "That's why we are closing Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives from this evening, Tuesday 17 March until 1 May 2020.
Johnson is under huge pressure to announce similar measures amid warnings that his policy of advising Brits to avoid pubs, cafes, and restaurants, but not telling them to close, will leave businesses unable to claim insurance to cover the huge loss in custom.UK Hospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls said: The PM's statement is the worst of all worlds, leaving businesses, guests and teams all unprotected and in limbo.
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