The health secretary, Matt Hancock, has warned that the UK is at a “tipping point” nationally, while new coronavirus restrictions on London could be introduced in the coming days. “This country faces a tipping point,” he said. “We face a choice. If everybody follows the rules – and we’ll be increas»»»

Rishi Sunak is considering a freeze on benefits and public sector pay as he tries to get a grip on the spiralling cost of the coronavirus pandemic – and boost his own political ambitions. With unemployment projected to rise to more than four million as a result of the crisis, the Chancellor has tol»»»