10/4/2020 of cyclists making their way past a taped off bench on the sea front on Bournemouth beach.

A new survey for ITV's Peston revealed a pessimistic outlook even as lockdown measures were eased - and the majority would blame the public for a second wave. 

Three in four believe there will second lockdown this year, Peston poll reveals

Ryanair has announced plans to restore 40 per cent of its flights from July 1, subject to travel restrictions being lifted with the EU. 

Ryanair chief exec Michael O'Leary: UK's 14-day quarantine plan 'useless'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock admits people could end up repeatedly in self-isolation even if they have had coronavirus.


Hancock tells Peston: Test and trace could result in repeated self-isolation

Former WHO director Anthony Costello has said UK the government "didn't act at speed" during the Covid-19 pandemic.

UK 'didn't act at speed' during coronavirus pandemic, former WHO director says

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is "far from convinced" the UK is in a position to start lifting lockdown measures from the end of next week.

Nicola Sturgeon 'far from convinced' UK ready to start lifting lockdown measures

Anyone who needs a coronavirus test in the social care system will be able to have one immediately, Matt Hancock told ITV's Peston.


'Everyone in social care system who needs virus test can get one immediately'

Robert Jenrick said the Government were "ramping up efforts very significantly" in order to meet the extra demand.

'Military drafted in to deliver PPE'  to medics on coronavirus frontline

The resignation of a veteran civil servant reveals the yawning gap between the goals and expectations of Downing Street and Whitehall.

What Philip Rutnam's departure shows about Johnson’s argument with Whitehall

Baroness Morgan told Peston: "The broadcasting landscape has changed, even in the five years since the last review."

Baroness Morgan tells Peston BBC licence fee should be decriminalised

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland defended the new legislation and its tight time frame on the Peston show on Wednesday.

Government defends race to stop more terrorists being freed from prison

The wife of former prime minister Tony Blair said it does not matter whether or not the next Labour Party leader is a woman.

Cherie Blair: 'It doesn't matter if the next Labour leader is a man or a woman'

Speaking on the Peston show on Wednesday, the shadow Foreign Secretary officially confirmed she was in the running for Labour's top job.

Labour leadership hopeful Emily Thornberry launches attack on Corbyn's advisers

Conservative minister Nicky Morgan has said she "would expect" Prince Andrew to stand down from his positions at charitable organisations.

Nicky Morgan: 'I would expect' Prince Andrew to stand down from positions

The business minister made the comments during an interview on ITV's Peston programme. 

Andrea Leadsom: 'UK won't know if EU free trade deal possible until end of 2020'

The former Foreign Secretary said Boris Johnson had "confounded expectations" by removing the backstop in his Brexit deal. 