In a significant blow to the government's prestige a leading establishment scientist has criticized the decision not to impose the lockdown earlier.

Business secretary Alok Sharma going into self-isolation, having been tested for COVID-19 following a speech in parliament throughout which he was sweating, has revitalised a debate on whether lawmakers were ending virtual sessions prematurely.

For the second time this week large numbers of people have converged in central London in defiance of coronavirus-related restrictions to demonstrate solidarity with US protesters.

Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, continues to demonstrate competent leadership over the coronavirus crisis.

Thousands of Londoners have defies lockdown rules to show solidarity with the intensifying protests sweeping across America.