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Sir John Major has urged Boris Johnson to borrow money to stimulate the UK’s economic recovery from coronavirus, rather than increase taxes.Sir John Major has urged Boris Johnson to borrow money to stimulate the UK’s economic recovery from coronavirus, rather than increase taxes.
The former prime minister said tax rises would not be effective as a short-term solution, and the government should exploit low interest rates to improve economic growth.The former prime minister said tax rises would not be effective as a short-term solution, and the government should exploit low interest rates to improve economic growth.
“I think to put up taxes before the economy has recovered, which may take a while, would in my view be a mistake,” he told BBC radio on Saturday morning. “But, over time, I think there is little doubt that taxes are going to rise.”“I think to put up taxes before the economy has recovered, which may take a while, would in my view be a mistake,” he told BBC radio on Saturday morning. “But, over time, I think there is little doubt that taxes are going to rise.”
Asked whether borrowing was a suitable solution to the current economic crisis, Major said: ”I think there is scope in the short term - not forever, there is no magic money tree, let me make that clear - but for a period until the economy is recovered, and taxes for some people can then go up.”Asked whether borrowing was a suitable solution to the current economic crisis, Major said: ”I think there is scope in the short term - not forever, there is no magic money tree, let me make that clear - but for a period until the economy is recovered, and taxes for some people can then go up.”
Major’s intervention comes as unemployment continues to soar, with job centre claimants increasing 126% since the start of lockdown in the UK. In April, the UK’s GDP fell by a record 20.4%.Major’s intervention comes as unemployment continues to soar, with job centre claimants increasing 126% since the start of lockdown in the UK. In April, the UK’s GDP fell by a record 20.4%.
According to the Telegraph newspaper, the prime minister is preparing to announce his plan to stimulate the British economy. Johnson is set to give a speech on Tuesday outlining a range of infrastructure and investment projects, including road and rail schemes to improve transport.According to the Telegraph newspaper, the prime minister is preparing to announce his plan to stimulate the British economy. Johnson is set to give a speech on Tuesday outlining a range of infrastructure and investment projects, including road and rail schemes to improve transport.
Holidays might be back on the cards for Britons, but the experience is set to a very different one, PA Media reports.Holidays might be back on the cards for Britons, but the experience is set to a very different one, PA Media reports.
The restarting of domestic tourism next month and news of a relaxation of quarantine arrangements on foreign trips has been welcomed by the travel industry, but insiders acknowledged the changes to how holidays might feel.The restarting of domestic tourism next month and news of a relaxation of quarantine arrangements on foreign trips has been welcomed by the travel industry, but insiders acknowledged the changes to how holidays might feel.
VisitBritain’s director of strategy and communications, Patricia Yates, said holidays will “look very different”.VisitBritain’s director of strategy and communications, Patricia Yates, said holidays will “look very different”.
She told BBC Breakfast:She told BBC Breakfast:
Jonathan Smith, from the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), said things like eateries only offering table service and new rules on flights will be different, but they should make the experience “safe and enjoyable”.Jonathan Smith, from the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), said things like eateries only offering table service and new rules on flights will be different, but they should make the experience “safe and enjoyable”.
He told the same programme:He told the same programme:
When coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan and rapidly spread around the globe, it was described as the great leveller. But in a small neighbourhood in north London, the brutal injustice of Covid-19 was laid bare.When coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan and rapidly spread around the globe, it was described as the great leveller. But in a small neighbourhood in north London, the brutal injustice of Covid-19 was laid bare.
At least 36 residents have died in Church End, a small, deprived estate in north Brent with a large British-Somali population. Locals believe the cluster, which is the second worst in England and Wales, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, does not account for the true scale of the devastation, as it does not factor in people who work in Church End but live nearby.At least 36 residents have died in Church End, a small, deprived estate in north Brent with a large British-Somali population. Locals believe the cluster, which is the second worst in England and Wales, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, does not account for the true scale of the devastation, as it does not factor in people who work in Church End but live nearby.
Read more from my report on the impact of coronavirus in the London borough of Brent, which has the highest age-standardised coronavirus death rate in England and Wales.Read more from my report on the impact of coronavirus in the London borough of Brent, which has the highest age-standardised coronavirus death rate in England and Wales.
The Swiss pharmaceutical firm Roche is unable to meet demand for molecular tests to identify active Covid-19 infections, its chairman told the Swiss daily Tagesanzeiger.The Swiss pharmaceutical firm Roche is unable to meet demand for molecular tests to identify active Covid-19 infections, its chairman told the Swiss daily Tagesanzeiger.
Reuters reports:Reuters reports:
India has passed half a million coronavirus infections as experts advise the government to prioritise reducing mortality over containing the spread of the virus. It comes as surging infections in Brazil and the United States pushed global cases toward 10 million.India has passed half a million coronavirus infections as experts advise the government to prioritise reducing mortality over containing the spread of the virus. It comes as surging infections in Brazil and the United States pushed global cases toward 10 million.
India’s federal health ministry reported 17,000 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking the country’s total infections past 500,000, according to Johns Hopkins University figures. Infections were surging in major cities including the capital, Delhi.India’s federal health ministry reported 17,000 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking the country’s total infections past 500,000, according to Johns Hopkins University figures. Infections were surging in major cities including the capital, Delhi.
Experts advising the government have said the authorities should now prioritise reducing mortality over stopping the spread of Covid-19.Experts advising the government have said the authorities should now prioritise reducing mortality over stopping the spread of Covid-19.
“Our focus should be on preventing deaths and not really getting bogged down because of the numbers. Numbers are going to increase,” said Dr Manoj Murhekar, a member of India’s main coronavirus taskforce and director of the National Institute of Epidemiology.“Our focus should be on preventing deaths and not really getting bogged down because of the numbers. Numbers are going to increase,” said Dr Manoj Murhekar, a member of India’s main coronavirus taskforce and director of the National Institute of Epidemiology.
Train and bus firms in the UK are trying to find a route back to viability amid the Covid-19 crisis.Train and bus firms in the UK are trying to find a route back to viability amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Gwyn Topham, the Guardian’s transport correspondent, reports:Gwyn Topham, the Guardian’s transport correspondent, reports:
Hotels and ashrams are being repurposed for coronavirus care in Delhi, India, following a surge of coronavirus cases.Hotels and ashrams are being repurposed for coronavirus care in Delhi, India, following a surge of coronavirus cases.
AFP reports:AFP reports:
Greek tourism minister Haris Theoharis indicated it could be up to three weeks before his country is happy to open up an air bridge to the UK.Greek tourism minister Haris Theoharis indicated it could be up to three weeks before his country is happy to open up an air bridge to the UK.
PA Media reports that he told BBC Breakfast:PA Media reports that he told BBC Breakfast:
He said Greece is looking forward to hosting British holidaymakers again when the time comes. He added: “Our friends from the UK are always welcome in our country.”He said Greece is looking forward to hosting British holidaymakers again when the time comes. He added: “Our friends from the UK are always welcome in our country.”
Here’s an explainer on what air bridges are, where will they cover and how they could affect you.Here’s an explainer on what air bridges are, where will they cover and how they could affect you.
Russia reported 6,852 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, a figure that keeps the daily rise below 7,000 for a second day in a row for the first time since late April. The new cases take the cumulative nationwide tally to 627,646, according to a report by Reuters.Russia reported 6,852 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, a figure that keeps the daily rise below 7,000 for a second day in a row for the first time since late April. The new cases take the cumulative nationwide tally to 627,646, according to a report by Reuters.
The country’s coronavirus response centre said 188 people had died of the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 8,969.The country’s coronavirus response centre said 188 people had died of the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 8,969.
Indonesia reported 1,385 new coronavirus infections. The health ministry said there were 37 new coronavirus deaths.Indonesia reported 1,385 new coronavirus infections. The health ministry said there were 37 new coronavirus deaths.
Afghanistan has recorded its lowest number of daily infections of Covid-19 since 1 May, as Kabul paused testing due to a problem in its laboratories and the remote province of Khost recorded its worst day of the crisis.It comes as the number of confirmed deaths from Covid-19 passes 700, but experts fear that the actual number of deaths is much higher than official figures show.Afghanistan has recorded its lowest number of daily infections of Covid-19 since 1 May, as Kabul paused testing due to a problem in its laboratories and the remote province of Khost recorded its worst day of the crisis.It comes as the number of confirmed deaths from Covid-19 passes 700, but experts fear that the actual number of deaths is much higher than official figures show.
The health ministry, which has admitted that it has a lack of testing capacity, recorded 165 new cases from 529 tests in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed infections to 30,616. The number of deaths has risen by 20 to 703.The war-torn country has tested 70,087 people since the outbreak began. There have been 10,674 recoveries and 19 patients are in critical condition, according to the health ministry.The capital, Kabul, paused the testing process due to a problem in its Covid-19 laboratories, according to the health ministry. Kabul has been the country’s worst affected area for both the number of confirmed infections and deaths, with 12,546 cases and 156 deaths.Khost recorded its worst day after nine patients died overnight and all of its 10 tests came back positive. A mortar shell fired by the Taliban hit a home in Khost’s Domanda district, and killed four children, the interior ministry said on Saturday.The health ministry, which has admitted that it has a lack of testing capacity, recorded 165 new cases from 529 tests in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed infections to 30,616. The number of deaths has risen by 20 to 703.The war-torn country has tested 70,087 people since the outbreak began. There have been 10,674 recoveries and 19 patients are in critical condition, according to the health ministry.The capital, Kabul, paused the testing process due to a problem in its Covid-19 laboratories, according to the health ministry. Kabul has been the country’s worst affected area for both the number of confirmed infections and deaths, with 12,546 cases and 156 deaths.Khost recorded its worst day after nine patients died overnight and all of its 10 tests came back positive. A mortar shell fired by the Taliban hit a home in Khost’s Domanda district, and killed four children, the interior ministry said on Saturday.
Tariq Arian, the ministry’s spokesman, said five more were injured in the attack. The Khost governor’s spokesman said the dead were all from a single family.Tariq Arian, the ministry’s spokesman, said five more were injured in the attack. The Khost governor’s spokesman said the dead were all from a single family.
War rages across the country and, according to the local media, 15 provinces were battlefields in the last 24 hours. The country’s Independent Human Rights Commission said two of its employees were killed in an explosion this morning in Kabul.War rages across the country and, according to the local media, 15 provinces were battlefields in the last 24 hours. The country’s Independent Human Rights Commission said two of its employees were killed in an explosion this morning in Kabul.
Hello, I’ll be taking over the coronavirus live blog for the rest of the day. If you want to get in touch, you can email me (aamna.mohdin@theguardian.com) or reach me on Twitter.Hello, I’ll be taking over the coronavirus live blog for the rest of the day. If you want to get in touch, you can email me (aamna.mohdin@theguardian.com) or reach me on Twitter.
Thanks for following our global coronavirus live blog. Graham Readfearn in Brisbane checking out, with my colleague Aamna Mohdin in London checking in.Thanks for following our global coronavirus live blog. Graham Readfearn in Brisbane checking out, with my colleague Aamna Mohdin in London checking in.
The Czech Republic has recorded its highest daily rise in cases since early April, reporting 168 new cases as the country starts a two-month summer holiday season.The Czech Republic has recorded its highest daily rise in cases since early April, reporting 168 new cases as the country starts a two-month summer holiday season.
Reuters reports the country’s health ministry said the eastern Karvina region was the most affected by the rise in cases. The agency reports:Reuters reports the country’s health ministry said the eastern Karvina region was the most affected by the rise in cases. The agency reports:
Friday was the last day of school for most children and students, with their families getting ready for the holidays.Friday was the last day of school for most children and students, with their families getting ready for the holidays.
Many Czechs will spend their holidays in the country rather than going abroad due to concerns about the virus and travel restrictions.Many Czechs will spend their holidays in the country rather than going abroad due to concerns about the virus and travel restrictions.
As of Saturday morning, the country of 10.7 million had reported a total of 11,038 coronavirus cases, with 349 deaths.As of Saturday morning, the country of 10.7 million had reported a total of 11,038 coronavirus cases, with 349 deaths.
Here’s a very quick summary of new coronavirus cases reported across Australia today.Here’s a very quick summary of new coronavirus cases reported across Australia today.
Only two states reported new cases. New South Wales reported six and Victoria reported 41.Only two states reported new cases. New South Wales reported six and Victoria reported 41.
There are 10 suburbs in Melbourne that are the focus for a testing blitz that has seen almost 22,000 tests carried out in the past 24 hours.There are 10 suburbs in Melbourne that are the focus for a testing blitz that has seen almost 22,000 tests carried out in the past 24 hours.
Those suburbs are Keilor Downs, Broadmeadows, Maidstone, Albanvale, Sunshine West, Hallam, Brunswick West, Fawkner, Reservoir and Pakenham.Those suburbs are Keilor Downs, Broadmeadows, Maidstone, Albanvale, Sunshine West, Hallam, Brunswick West, Fawkner, Reservoir and Pakenham.
The state of South Australia has reported no new cases of Covid-19 over the last 24 hours and has no active cases.The state of South Australia has reported no new cases of Covid-19 over the last 24 hours and has no active cases.
But more than 250 Australians flew in from Mumbai on Saturday, via Singapore, and were starting two weeks of quarantine in an Adelaide hotel.But more than 250 Australians flew in from Mumbai on Saturday, via Singapore, and were starting two weeks of quarantine in an Adelaide hotel.
The state’s health minister, Stephen Wade, said on Friday the state could see some new cases among those repatriated from India.The state’s health minister, Stephen Wade, said on Friday the state could see some new cases among those repatriated from India.