Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 7 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Good afternoon, welcome to today’s Downing Street press conference. I’m joined by Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and our Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty. Before we get on to…

A statement from Downing Street. The Prime Minister’s condition is stable and he remains in intensive care for close monitoring. He is in good spirits.…

Even though we’re all staying home to stay safe because of the coronavirus pandemic we can look forward to seeing the pink supermoon rising tonight. It made its appearance last night but tonight and tomorrow night it should appear bigger and brighter, definitely worth viewing. In the year 2020 there…

A statement from Downing Street. Since Sunday evening, the Prime Minister has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, after being admitted with persistent symptoms of coronavirus. Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of…

A statement from Downing Street. On the advice of his doctor, the Prime Minister has tonight been admitted to hospital for tests. This is a precautionary step, as the Prime Minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus ten days after testing positive for the virus. The Prime Minister thanks NHS staff…

Veterans UK is working hard to protect both its staff and veterans during the Covid 19 pandemic, but they're very much still open for business. Because its staff are having to work from home, there are some changes to our services. The organisation is: ensuring all of its almost half a…

The world’s largest randomised clinical trial of potential coronavirus treatments is well underway in the UK as part of the race to find a treatment. A number of promising treatments are being tested and, if the science supports it, will be given to NHS patients as quickly as possible. Definitive results on…

Business Secretary Alok Sharma gave the 1 April 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Good afternoon and thank you for joining us for the daily briefing on our fight against coronavirus. I am joined today by Dr Yvonne Doyle who is the medical director of Public…

The first devices from the Government’s ventilator challenge will roll off the production line this weekend, ahead of delivery to the NHS next week, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has announced today. The news comes as some of the biggest names in British manufacturing race to step up…

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office announces a new government partnership with airlines to fly back more tourists stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic. More tourists stranded abroad because of coronavirus will be able to get back to the UK following an arrangement struck between the government and the airlines industry. The…

The government is looking for businesses who can support in the supply of ventilators and ventilator components across the UK as part of the response to COVID-19. As well as manufacturers, they are looking for businesses with the following skills: design/specification rapid prototyping contract/product assembly certification/regulation/testing logistics medical training To offer support…

Guidance on using green spaces and protecting yourself and others. The government’s priority is to save lives and the best way to protect yourself and others from illness is to stay at home. However, exercise is still important for people’s physical and mental wellbeing, so the government has said people can leave…

New £100 million campaign to reach up to a billion people globally will help stop the spread of coronavirus. The UK government is working with Unilever to fund a global programme to urgently tackle the spread of coronavirus. The programme will reach up to a billion people worldwide, raising awareness and…

Urge for immediate changes to enable the legal execution of Wills In an unprecedented time of national crisis, solicitors involved in the preparation and execution of wills have been recognised by Her Majesty’s Government as key workers. However, due to the formalities for the execution of a will and current social distancing…

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises British people travelling abroad to return to the UK now, if commercial flights are still available. International travel is becoming very limited as air routes close, land borders close and new restrictions are put in place that prevent flights from leaving. If you’re travelling in…

Active use of social media will be a lifeline for people coping with social isolation during the Covid-19 crisis, says the British Psychological Society’s Cyberpsychology section. Cyberpsychology expert Dr Lisa Orchard has shared tips on how to get the most out of social media during the Covid-19 outbreak. She says that…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on coronavirus. Good Evening, The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer. And so tonight I want to update you on the…

A raft of new measures, including a helpline for the most in need of support, have been set out for those considered to be extremely vulnerable. Government urges up to 1.5 million people in England who face the highest risk of being hospitalised by the virus to…

Today is Mother’s Day. It is a day when we celebrate the sacrifice and the effort of those who gave us life, and across the country I know that millions of people will have been preparing to do something special; not just a card, not just flowers. I know that…

Spain's death toll exceeds 1,300 as lockdown continues and country becomes 3rd worst affected globally. Sharon Cain, our correspondent in Spain, reports on how the country has recorded its biggest one-day rise in fatalities as the number of registered deaths from COVID-19 surged from 235 on Friday to 324 today. An eerie…

Entertainment and hospitality premises to close temporarily and people urged to only travel if absolutely essential. Measures to close entertainment, hospitality and indoor leisure premises across the country to take place from the end of trading hours today (Friday 20 March) to limit spread of coronavirus  …

"As Philip and I arrive at Windsor today, we know that many individuals and families across the United Kingdom, and around the world, are entering a period of great concern and uncertainty. We are all being advised to change our normal routines and regular patterns of life for the greater good…