Hungary passes law to let PM Orban rule by decree indefinitely
The new law gives PM Orban to implement laws without parliamentary involvement and imprison spreaders of fake news on covid-19.
Coronavirus exposes the urgent need for a UK emergency alert system
Cuts and a lack of funding have left the UK behind other countries in the ability to warn the public of an emergency
Tokyo Olympics postponed due to coronavirus
The Tokyo Olympics, which were due to begin in four months time, have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
UK on national lockdown as coronavirus spreads
Prime Minister Johnson tells Britons to stay at home as he announces measures to put country on lockdown
Coronavirus: five days that changed Britain
At no time since the Second World War has Britain had a week like this one.
Eurovision Song Contest cancelled due to covid-19 outbreak
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest, due to take place in May, has been cancelled amid the continuing coronavirus outbreak, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed.
UK government introduces ‘draconian’ measures to stop coronavirus outbreak
UK residents should avoid all non-essential travel and contact with others to slow the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today. In measures he described as “very draconian”, […]
