Critics dismissed as “absolutely ridiculous” the idea that people will continue to wear masks voluntarily on trains and in crowded indoor spaces.
Author: Mark Landler and Stephen Castle
Dominic Cummings Tells of Boris Johnson’s Inept Covid Policy
In parliamentary testimony, the former top aide accused the British prime minister of incompetence that caused tens of thousands of extra Covid deaths.
U.K. and France Send Navy to Island of Jersey in Fishing Dispute
French fishing crews dropped their threat to blockade a port on the island of Jersey, but a standoff over post-Brexit fishing rights augured a future of similar disputes.
Decorating Scandal Engulfs Boris Johnson and Puts Fiancée in Spotlight
Critics see the hand of Carrie Symonds in the costly makeover of the couple’s apartment and other political dust-ups. Supporters see “outdated sexist tropes.”
Boris Johnson Under Fire for Reported Comments on Lockdown
Accusations of lying, cronyism and intemperate talk emerge seemingly on a daily basis, but there’s little evidence yet that Britons care.
Boris Johnson Announces Free Coronavirus Tests and Status Certificates for England
The British leader’s plans are the next step in a cautious reopening after a lockdown that began in January.
Upbeat Official Report on Race in Britain Draws a Swift Backlash
The government report, while acknowledging enduring racism, said Britain provided a model for other white-majority countries on issues of race. Critics accused it of ignoring racial injustice in the country.
Cautiously, U.K. Begins Relaxing Strict Lockdown Rules
The move to allow larger gatherings outdoors and reopen some sports centers came as many countries in Europe are tightening restrictions as their coronavirus cases shoot up.
Boris Johnson Hopes Covid-19 Vaccine Success Can Inoculate Him Against Brexit Critics
The British prime minister is riding high on a strong vaccine rollout, despite a bumpy departure from the European Union and earlier pandemic missteps.