May 2020

Fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections are growing after yesterday’s 82F heatwave brought scores of people to beaches in Southend, Bournemouth and Newquay. Via: Coronavirus UK: Thousands flout 'no staying' rules at seaside

Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland can take the first cautious steps towards easing the draconian curbs from May 28, suggesting the loosening will go slightly further than in England. Via: Nicola Sturgeon says Scots lockdown can loosen from next week

Data from Public Health England shows that the last time more than 100 cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in a day in London was May 7, when it was 149. That had halved to 52 by May 15. Via: London has recorded fewer than 100 Covid-19 cases a day for Read more

The closely-watched IHS Markit/CIPS Flash UK PMI index has risen from an historic low of just 12.9 in April to 28.9 this month. Via: UK economy plunge in output is FINALLY slowing

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said on Thursday that it would not be launching a probe into the Prime Minister following claims of misconduct in public office, which he denies. Via: Boris Johnson avoids criminal probe over Jennifer Arcuri claims

If Jennifer Arcuri was favoured because of her relationship with the then mayor of London, that’s a clear abuse of powerWhat is lawful and what is right are not always the same thing. While evading tax, for example, is straightforward illegality, tax avoidance is not: but the wealthy hiring accountants Read more

Tory MPs call for end to ‘immoral’ surcharge; official UK death toll rises to 35,704; Scotland to reopen schools in August Tory MPs call for end to ‘immoral’ NHS surcharge for migrant staffFewer young adults sticking to lockdown rules, study showsCoronavirus global updates – liveCoronavirus latest: at a glanceSee all Read more