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Boris Johnson ditches plans to force customers to show Covid vaccine passport when they visit the pub... - The Sun

BORIS Johnson has ditched plans to force customers to show a vaccine passport every time they go into a pub.

In a major boost for the hospitality trade, the PM will exempt bars and restaurants from new Covid safety rules.

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Boris Johnson will ditch plans to force customers to show a vaccine passport every time they go into a pubCredit: PA

The PM will exempt bars and restaurants from new Covid safety rules in a major boost for the hospitality tradeCredit: Reuters

Only those attending mass gatherings, such as festivals or major sports events, will be required to provide proof of a jab, test or natural immunity.

Landlords, who can reopen outdoors-only a week tomorrow in England, will soon be free to admit anyone who follows existing guidelines on social distancing and mask-wearing.

Boris’s change of heart came after an angry backlash from 72 MPs who branded the idea “divisive and discriminatory”.

But he will tomorrow announce his determination to press ahead with a “vaccine certification” system for larger venues from next month.

NHS chiefs are developing a new app members of the public will have to show to gain access to sports stadiums, theatres, festivals and nightclubs.

Those without a smartphone will get a paper certificate.

The system will be trialled at nine pilot events over the next few weeks, where experts will also explore how high-tech ventilation and Covid tests on entry are working.

Mr Johnson will study the feedback to help decide how to manage other large-scale gatherings as restrictions are lifted.

The PM said: “We are doing everything we can to enable the reopening of our country so people can return to the events, travel and other things they love as safely as possible, and these reviews will play an important role in allowing this to happen.”

Liverpool will be a key test centre for the opening up of the rest of the country — with four pilot events being held at a comedy club, a cinema, a nightclub and a business conference arena from next week.

And some fans will be allowed at Wembley for the Carabao Cup final on April 25, the FA Cup final on May 15 and a semi-final on April 18.

The World Snooker Championship in Sheffield and a mass participation run at Hatfield, Herts, are also involved.

Scientific advisers will use evidence from the nine pilots to assess transmission risks in different settings.

An insider said: “These events will not only be used to try out the new Covid passport.

Landlords can reopen outdoors-only a week tomorrow in England and will soon be free to admit anyone who follows existing guidelines on social distancing and mask-wearingCredit: Getty

"We’ll have lots of eyes and ears and systems gathering a mass of data.

"What we learn in the next few weeks will be crucial to how we proceed into step three of the unlocking process on May 17.”

A review of social distancing will address a looming decision — how and when the one-metre rule and working for home guidance can safely be lifted.

Boris Johnson to make 4 big Covid announcements on holidays, vaccine passports, lockdown and social distancing on Monday

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Boris Johnson is bouncing back from Covid-19 | News | The Sunday Times - The Times

A year ago this week Boris Johnson was in intensive care fighting for his life with the coronavirus. But visit No 10 today and the only clue is to be found on the prime minister’s desk at lunchtime. “The evidence is the plate of salad,” says a horrified aide. “It’s just a pile of green stuff. Big plates of leaves.”

When Johnson emerged from St Thomas’s Hospital in south London he became an advocate for weight loss, telling aides: “Don’t be a fatty in your fifties.” One year on there is an Easter egg ban in the Johnson household. “That experience has spilled over into policy,” says the aide. “We’ve done a big push on obesity. He’s been very disciplined with his diet. He’s out

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2021-04-03 17:00:00Z
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Police and demonstrators clash at 'Kill the Bill' protest in central London - Sky News

Twenty-six people have been arrested after clashes between police and demonstrators at a "Kill the Bill" protest in central London, during which 10 officers were injured.

Projectiles were thrown as police pushed protesters away, and dozens of extra officers were brought in to help unblock the road for a McDonald's lorry held up outside parliament.

The Metropolitan Police said the number of arrests could yet increase, with the operation having seen 10 officers suffer non-serious injuries.

Commander Ade Adelekan, who led the policing operation, said: "The vast majority of people who turned out in central London today did so while adhering to social distancing. They engaged with my officers when required and left when asked - I would like to thank them for doing so.

"However, a small minority did not engage despite the repeated efforts of officers on the ground. This left us with no option but to move to an enforcement stage and arrests have been made.

"This has been another challenging day for officers on the ground and I want to thank them for their efforts throughout the course of today.

"We remain in the middle of a global pandemic and we have made great progress in controlling the spread of the virus; we will not allow the selfish actions of a small number of people to put Londoners progress in jeopardy."

Organisers had reminded demonstrators to stay socially distanced as crowds grew to more than 300, and speeches were made opposite the Houses of Parliament.

Several women addressed the crowd and shared personal experiences of suffering abuse, while many others carried anti-sexism placards and chanted "women scared everywhere, police and government do not care".

The heated scenes in Parliament Square came amid otherwise peaceful demonstrations across the country over the proposed crime legislation, which opponents fear will limit their right to protest.

Saturday has seen protests not just in the capital, but also in Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol and Brighton, despite ongoing lockdown restrictions.

More than 1,000 people gathered in Bristol for what was the fifth Kill the Bill demonstration in the city centre in the last two weeks.

Yesterday, Ryan Paul Roberts, 25, was charged with attempted arson with intent to endanger life after an enflamed item was placed under an occupied police van outside Bristol's Bridewell Police Station during a protest on 21 March.

In Manchester, people were seen sitting on tram tracks before police moved in.

Greater Manchester Police had previously issued a 48-hour dispersal notice for those engaging in anti-social behaviour.

The protestors have been demonstrating against proposed changes to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.

The changes would give police in England and Wales more power to impose conditions on non-violent protests, including for being too noisy or a nuisance, with fines or jail terms for those convicted.

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn spoke at the gathering in central London today.

He described the bill as a "very dangerous, slippery slope" and defended the right to protest.

"If we don't protest, things don't change," he said, which drew cheers and applause from the crowd.

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Police and demonstrators clash at 'Kill the Bill' protest in central London - Sky News

At least one officer has been injured after clashes between police and demonstrators at a "Kill the Bill" protest in central London.

Projectiles were thrown as police pushed protesters away and at least one officer was injured in the scuffle.

Dozens of extra officers were brought in to help unblock the road for a McDonald's lorry held up outside parliament - and one man was seen being taken away by the police.

Organisers reminded demonstrators to stay socially distanced as crowds grew to more than 300, and speeches were made opposite the Houses of Parliament.

The heated scenes in Parliament Square came amid otherwise peaceful demonstrations across the country over the proposed crime legislation, which opponents fear will limit their right to protest.

Saturday has seen protests not just in the capital, but also in Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol and Brighton, despite ongoing lockdown restrictions.

More than 1,000 people gathered in Bristol for what was the fifth Kill the Bill demonstration in the city centre in the last two weeks.

Yesterday, Ryan Paul Roberts, 25, was charged with attempted arson with intent to endanger life after an enflamed item was placed underneath an occupied police van outside Bristol's Bridewell Police Station during a protest on 21 March.

In Manchester, people were seen sitting on tram tracks before police moved in.

Greater Manchester Police had previously issued a 48-hour dispersal notice for those engaging in anti-social behaviour.

The protestors have been demonstrating against proposed changes to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.

The changes would give police in England and Wales more power to impose conditions on non-violent protests, including for being too noisy or a nuisance, with fines or jail terms for those convicted.

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn spoke at the gathering in central London today.

He described the bill as a "very dangerous, slippery slope" and defended the right to protest.

"If we don't protest, things don't change," he said, which drew cheers and applause from the crowd.

A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: "The majority of people at today's events in central London have tried to adhere to social distancing and COVID legislation.

"A small minority are blocking the road at Parliament Square. Officers are on scene engaging and encouraging them to move so we can reopen the roads."

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Police and demonstrators clash at 'Kill the Bill' protest in central London - Sky News

At least one officer has been injured after clashes between police and demonstrators at a "Kill the Bill" protest in central London.

Projectiles were thrown as police pushed protesters away and at least one officer was injured in the scuffle .

Dozens of extra officers were brought in to help unblock the road for a McDonald's lorry held up outside parliament - and one man was seen being taken away by the police.

The heated scenes in Parliament Square came amid otherwise peaceful demonstrations across the country over the proposed crime legislation, which opponents fear will limit their right to protest.

Saturday has seen protests not just in the capital, but also in Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol and Brighton, despite ongoing lockdown restrictions.

More than 1,000 people gathered in Bristol for the fifth Kill the Bill demonstration in the city centre in the last two weeks.

Yesterday, Ryan Paul Roberts, 25, was charged with attempted arson with intent to endanger life after an item on fire was placed underneath an occupied police van outside Bristol's Bridewell Police Station during the protest on 21 March.

In Manchester, people were seen sitting on tram tracks before police moved in.

Greater Manchester Police had previously issued a 48-hour dispersal notice for those engaging in anti-social behaviour.

The protestors have been demonstrating against proposed changes to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.

The changes would give police in England and Wales more power to impose conditions on non-violent protests, including for being too noisy or a nuisance, with fines or jail terms for those convicted.

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn spoke at the gathering in central London today.

He described the bill as a "very dangerous, slippery slope," and defended the right to protest.

"If we don't protest, things don't change," he said, which drew cheers and applause from the crowd.

A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: "The majority of people at today's events in central London have tried to adhere to social distancing and COVID legislation.

"A small minority are blocking the road at Parliament Square. Officers are on scene engaging and encouraging them to move so we can reopen the roads."

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Great-grandmother named as victim of fatal attack by escaped dogs - Sky News

An 85-year-old woman who died after being attacked by two escaped dogs in her back garden has been named as Lucille Downer.

Police believe the animals got into the woman's garden in Rowley Regis through a hole in a neighbouring property's fence.

A 43-year-old man has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of being the person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and death was caused.

A statement from Mrs Downey's family said: "Lucille was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who spent her working years as a cook at Bromford House Care Home in West Bromwich.

"Lucille was born in Jamaica and emigrated to the UK in her early 20s. Since arriving in the UK, Rowley Regis has always been her home and her family will miss her dearly."

A post-mortem to establish an official cause of death is yet to take place.

In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "The 85-year-old suffered serious injuries following a sustained attack in her rear garden in Boundary Avenue.

"It's understood two dogs managed to get through a fence hole in a neighbouring property.

"Although neighbours rushed to her aid at around 3.20pm yesterday she was sadly confirmed dead at the scene soon afterwards."

The dogs were tranquilised soon after officers arrived at the scene.

The animals were taken to nearby kennels and are being tested to determine their breed.

Speaking at a news conference outside West Bromwich Police Station on Saturday, Superintendent Phil Asquith said: "The dogs will have unfortunately carried out a fairly sustained attack so there were multiple injuries, mainly caused as a result of the delay in getting into the garden.

"But the specifics of the injuries I can't go into."

Speaking about the breed of the dogs, Superintendent Asquith said: "They were two large dogs but we cannot speculate.

"The DNA samples have to be taken to determine the specific breed under the Dangerous Dogs Act (to see if) they are specific breeds that are banned - and I can't speculate as to whether or not they are banned dogs."

Spt Asquith said neighbours responded "very quickly" to the lady being attacked and family members were able to access the garden quickly as they lived nearby.

He added: "Fortunately, the actual owner returned home and was able to get the dogs back into their area at the adjacent premises."

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EuroMillions winner: UK ticket-holder claims £122m jackpot - Sky News

A single UK ticket-holder has claimed Friday night's £122m EuroMillions jackpot, becoming the fifth biggest winner in UK National Lottery history.

They now have a "fortune which can make their dreams come true", said Camelot's winners' advisor, Andy Carter.

"What an Easter weekend for one lucky player," he added.

"We will now look to support the ticket-holder through the process and help them to start to enjoy their life changing-win."

The claim - for £122,550,350.80 - will go through a validation process, including checks to ensure the game's terms and conditions are met, Camelot said.

The winning numbers were 04, 21, 34, 40 and 47, while the Lucky Stars were 02 and 05.

It is the second EuroMillions jackpot won in the UK this year.

Another single ticketholder, who chose to remain anonymous, claimed £39m on New Year's Day.

According to The Sunday Times Rich List, Friday's winner has become the 976th richest person in the country.

They now have more money than heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, with £107m, and Tottenham winger Gareth Bale, who has reportedly amassed £114m.

How to spend the money is something they may spend some time considering.

If they are partial to champagne, they could celebrate with a bottle of Krug Collection 1988. At a mere £890, it would hardly put a dent in their new fortune.

Not every winner blows their sudden fortune on houses, cars, jewellery and mega-yachts. Or indeed champagne.

Frances Connolly, who won £114m with her husband Patrick in January 2019, has revealed they've given away about £60m to family, friends, the local community and charity.

The biggest-ever UK lottery win was £170m in October 2019, the ticket-holder choosing to remain anonymous.

Colin Weir and wife Chris, from Largs in North Ayrshire, claimed the second highest prize of £161m in July 2011.

The couple set up the Weir Charitable Trust and made a donation to a community football club in Largs before Mr Weir's death in 2019 after a short illness.

Adrian and Gillian Bayford, from Suffolk, took home more than £148m in August 2012.

The fourth highest UK winner - who got £123m - did not choose to go public.

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