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List includes Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance while Tony Blair has been appointed a Knight of the Garter
Governments cannot function without independent advisers and agencies
Health experts fear high numbers mean even small portion with severe symptoms could put strain on services
Chris Whitty accused of trying to turn Britain into ‘public health socialist state’ after warning about social mixing
Britain is joining nine other countries that have announced similar programmes offering an additional jab
PM urges ‘extreme caution’ as he lifts most legal pandemic restrictions in England despite virus spreading
England’s chief medical officer has been central to contentious plan to remove measures
Boris Johnson considers proposals that would mirror those in place for funerals
Concerns grow over rapid spread of strain first found in India
Middle-aged women are even more likely to have long-term effects than other groups
UK government’s top scientific and medical advisers warn MPs against easing lockdown too quickly
Move means the NHS is no longer at risk of being overwhelmed, says government
Prime minister warns infections remain high despite 10m Britons getting first dose of vaccine
PM says he is ready to take further measures to tighten UK border controls despite lockdown having effect
Chris Whitty says NHS will be overwhelmed unless people obey lockdown rules
Government insiders say priority for now is to enforce existing measures amid fears over public fatigue
Ministers warn new lockdown could be extended into March as Sunak sets out new £4.6bn financial package
Devolved nations advise much less social contact over festive season
PM’s rejection of experts’ call for tough lockdown risks accusation he has acted too slowly on coronavirus
Civic leaders say UK prime minister failed to consult them on curbs and many Tory MPs only partially convinced
Experts stand behind government medical advisers over backlash on coronavirus response
Johnson’s advisers want tougher measures to curb Covid-19, but face opposition from some Tory MPs
PM set to reverse plan coaxing workers back to offices as wider curbs to contain new spread of Covid-19 hit markets
Government weighs whether more aggressive measures needed to control virus in UK
Downing St confident after teaching unions and local authorities say they will not block return to classes
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