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Met Office warns of hazardous driving conditions in areas covered by yellow warningsSnow and ice is expected across most of Scotland as well as parts of northern and southern England, Northern Ireland and Wales as 2020 draws to a chilly conclusion.Covid restrictions mean there is less traffic on the roads, but the Met Office has warned of hazardous driving conditions in areas covered by...

Chief medical officers of all four UK nations expected to formally announce change later on Friday Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGovernments across the UK are to announce a reduction in the coronavirus self-isolation period, from 14 to 10 days, it is understood.It is expected the chief medical officers of all four UK nations will formally announce the change later on Friday....

Yellow ‘be aware’ rain warning for west coast of England, much of Wales and parts of ScotlandTorrential downpours could result in “dangerous” flooding across the UK this week, the Met Office has warned.Forecasters say large waves, heavy rain, strong gales and potential river flooding will affect the west coast of England, much of Wales and parts of Scotland from Thursday. Continue reading...

Rishi Sunak announces new economic support measures; London mayor says ‘highly likely’ capital will face extra measures soon; Sturgeon concedes new Scotland cafe rules have caused confusionBAME groups hit hard again as second wave grips UK nationsUp to one in 170 people have Covid in England, latest figures suggestScotland’s drinking ban in chaos over meaning of cafeGlobal coronavirus updates – live 4.20pm BST Our...

Exemptions, enforcement and business reaction to the news that coverings will be compulsory from 24 JulyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWith the government set to announce that wearing a face covering in shops and supermarkets will be mandatory in England from 24 July, here’s what you need to know about the new rules: Continue reading...

News updates: PM says scientific advice on masks has shifted and moves away from ‘work at home’ message; Sage scientists say stars should be enlisted for public messages as public has lost trust in governmentFirm linked to Gove and Cummings given Covid-19 contract without open tenderUK air pollution still down despite return to normal trafficUK opted out of EU vaccine scheme, sources sayScots to...

Guardian told all four CMOs discussed and refused No 10 proposal, not just Chris WhittyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAll four of the UK’s chief medical officers rejected suggestions from No 10 that the coronavirus threat level could be reduced because it contradicted evidence that showed the virus was still widespread, the Guardian has been told.A senior source in one devolved government...

PM set out to prove his pledge to the ‘awesome foursome’ but not everything went to planBoris Johnson pledged his commitment to the “awesome foursome” of the UK when he was elected Conservative leader, and has since embarked on a whistlestop tour taking in the north of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. But how successful were the trips? Visits that involved keeping the...