Tag: Coronavirus

On Friday 1 May, the UK government said it had exceeded its 100,000 coronavirus (Covid-19) tests a day target. Just ...

The stock market’s latest rebound shows how disconnected from reality it truly is

by Peter Bolton

Following a series of dramatic plummets in the wake of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the stock market recently bounced ...

Matt Hancock must support NHS staff as many ‘break down’ on frontline

Rosena Allin-Khan said it was ‘clear’ from conversations with colleagues and unions that there is a ‘rise in suicides’ among ...

New blood plasma coronavirus treatment set to be trialled in the UK

London’s Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital is leading research using the plasma of recovered coronavirus patients.

Leading scholar says current pandemic could be a tipping point in the climate crisis

by Peter Bolton

The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has brought economies across the globe to a standstill. As The Canary has previously argued, this ...

As Amazon announces sales surge, its staff protest against poor safety conditions on International Workers’ Day

by Peadar O'Cearnaigh

The first quarter of 2020 saw a surge in Amazon sales as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown. Sales ...

Irish PM Varadkar announces easing of lockdown restrictions in two weeks’ time

Outdoor work and some sporting activities will resume on May 18.

Nurses protest over PPE on Westminster Bridge

A group of nurses just blocked Westminster Bridge over the Tory PPE scandal

Nurses have taken matters into their own hands over the growing scandal about personal protective equipment (PPE). They blocked a ...

This May Day, UK renters join thousands around the world on rent strike

by Eliza Egret

Renters around the world are going on rent strike. As millions of people find themselves in precarious situations due to ...

Experts slam Tories for NHS cuts and systematic failures in coronavirus testing

Dr Gabriel Scally has responded to former Cabinet minister David Gauke’s defence of the cuts.

Charities call on government to stop people being “swept into destitution” as foodbank use skyrockets

A coalition has urged the Government to do more to help protect people from being ‘swept into destitution’.

The Daily Mail humiliates itself in a staggeringly moronic attempt to have the Tories’ back

by Tracy Keeling

The Daily Mail has criticised the BBC for its Panorama programme on the government's response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. ...

Matt Hancock, Boris Johnson, Dominic Raab

Why the government acts like it’s doing amazingly

by John Ranson

A few days ago, a friend made the following observation: I can't fucking stand seeing the government tweet shit like ...

Detention centre detainees ‘terrified’ as coronavirus spreads

by Eliza Egret

While the nation is distracted by Boris Johnson's new baby and Colonel Tom's 100th birthday, hundreds of people are still ...

Matt Hancock in another coronavirus test scandal

The story of a key worker being denied her coronavirus test results is damning

A family have allegedly been denied access to their coronavirus (Covid-19) test results, despite one member being a key worker. ...

Tory coronavirus policy has left a Labour council facing ‘bankruptcy’