Lockdown WILL end on time: Boris insists ‘no reason’ to delay after SAGE third wave scenarios

Boris Johnson today insisted the country is still on track to end lockdown by summer, despite doomsday modelling by SAGE predicting tens of thousands of coronavirus deaths when restrictions are lifted. The Prime Minister said he couldn’t ‘see any reason for us to deviate from the road map’ which is due to see all legal … Read more

War games to mock up worst-case scenarios for No Deal Brexit will be carried out THIS WEEK

Operation Capstone: War games to mock up worst-case scenarios and test country’s readiness for No Deal Brexit will be carried out THIS WEEK War games codenamed ‘Operation Capstone’ will test the UK’s readiness  It is one of  the biggest peacetime operations to help keep the country moving  An extensive operation will be rolled out if … Read more

Online app calculates risk of catching Covid-19 in various scenarios

Outdoor spaces are safer than indoor ones for catching coronavirus, and more people pose a greater risk than smaller groups, public health officials frequently remind us amid the pandemic. But a new online tool can help you nail down just how likely to you are to catch coronavirus if someone in your home, office or … Read more

Are Brexit trade talks on the brink of collapse? Michel Barnier says EU ‘prepared for all scenarios’

Are Brexit trade talks on the brink of collapse? Britain and EU fail to close gaps over fishing rights and state aid with Michel Barnier vowing that Brussels is ‘prepared for all scenarios’ Breakthrough continues to elude UK and the EU during post-Brexit trade talks But Lord Frost and Michel Barnier expected to recommend that … Read more