The Love Island star, 30, who is working on the frontline, stood on his doorstep as he cheered on his hospital in Lewisham at 8pm to applaud the health heroes across the country.

Matt Hancock today lost his cool as he was grilled over the UK government's failure to set out its strategy for easing the coronavirus lockdown.

The Prime Minister has been informed of the proposals for matches to be played behind closed doors. And Mr Johnson sees the resumption of live sport as key to boosting the moral of the nation.

Mr Cummings' name was on a leaked list of members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) as far back as February. 

The Prime Minister will return to work in Downing Street on Monday to find restlessness brewing in the Tory ranks for restrictions to be relaxed.

DAN HODGES: When the coronavirus crisis began, Boris Johnson wanted to follow the science. But thanks to the paranoia of the Chinese government, there was little science to follow.

British businessman Steve Walsh was one of Britain's first coronavirus superspreaders and his movements were analysed by scientists to help develop an immunity test.

Ministers have ordered production of up to 50 million new immunity tests as part of what experts hope will be a 'game-changing' development in the battle against Covid-19.

The former Brexit secretary David Davis said that Cummings's presence could alter the advice offered in meetings. It was last night revealed the PM's chief aide had attended Sage meetings.

Dominic Raab today blasted 'irresponsible' critics for demanding the UK government set out how it will ease the nation's coronavirus lockdown.

It has been speculated that those in vulnerable groups could be asked to stay home for a year to 18 months, or until a vaccine is found, amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

Today guidance drawn up by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the shop workers' union Usdaw was released to help shops prepare for the reopening of the UK's high street stores.

Managing director Barry Williams (left) has also doubled staff discounts and committed to the store staying shut on Boxing Day and New Year's Day, so that workers can enjoy more family time.

Care home nurse Larni Zuniga, 54, was a married father originally from the Philippines who had worked in Britain for 12 years and had not seen his family for five years.

The Prime Minister is back at work and addressed the nation from Downing Street where he labelled coronavirus an 'invisible mugger' after his own personal experience facing off the deadly illness.

In a statement in Downing Street, the PM assured the country he is back in charge after weeks recuperating from a serious scare with the killer disease.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: On his return to work yesterday, Boris Johnson channelled his inner Winston Churchill and announced that we are nearing the end of the beginning in the fight.

STEPHEN GLOVER: Many people will have been uplifted by Boris Johnson's (pictured) stirring speech yesterday outside No 10.

Boris Johnson, who battled the illness himself, including a spell in intensive care, will observe the minute's silence on Tuesday at 11am. Government workers will be asked to take part.

Dr Aseem Malhotra, a consultant cardiologist at Frimley Park Hospital in Camberley, Surrey, feels the Prime Minister's 'significant' weight was a contributing factor to his reaction to the virus.

Professor Karol Sikora, a cancer specialist, has warned that thousands of people could die from the disease and heart issues if the lockdown continues for much longer.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told a media briefing she is now advising people to use makeshift face coverings.

New guidance is being issued to councils on refuse and recycling sites as the government inches the country back towards a semblance of normal activity.

People across Britain paused for a minute at 11am in sombre tribute to the sacrifice made by those on the front line, in roles ranging from doctors and nurses to carers, cleaners and bus drivers.

Slides displayed at the daily Downing Street briefing held by Matt Hancock showed that it is now saying there must be no second peak 'that overwhelms the NHS'.

Mr Khan warned he might take the step as Boris Johnson's Government continued to insist that the evidence of their effectiveness was 'weak', despite strong steps taken elsewhere in the world.

Appearing on Good Morning Britain today, the wife of former British PM Tony Blair wished Carrie Symonds 'all the best' after she gave birth to a healthy baby boy with Boris Johnson this morning.

Standing in for Boris Johnson at PMQs, First Secretary Dominic Raab was berated by Labour's Keir Starmer for refusing to trust the public with an exit strategy.

Boris Johnson previously said he would 'almost certainly' take time off when fiancee Carrie Symonds gave birth, but No10 has signalled he will not go on leave until later in the year.

Bets are off at Ladbrokes with Wilfred emerging as the heavily backed favourite. Winston is another popular choice with punters.

British mothers who've given birth during the coronavirus pandemic shared their very different experiences. Eleanor Mason, 34, from Newark, was told that a home birth wouldn't be possible.

At the daily No10 briefing this evening, Dominic Raab pointed to the experience in Germany as he warned that easing the draconian restrictions too early risks 'undoing all the hard work'.

The Prime Minister is expected to set out his latest thinking on social restrictions this evening when he leads the daily Downing Street press conference for the first time this month.

Boris Johnson, 55, and Carrie Symonds, 32, welcomed a son today, with psychologist Jo Hemmings telling FEMAIL it may have been 'an emotional epiphany' for the British Prime Minister.

Having chaired Cabinet this morning, Boris Johnson said on Twitter that he 'understands the impatience' of people to end the draconian restrictions crippling the economy.

The 71-year-old multi-millionaire flew on a private jet to his £3 million villa on the Algarve where he said he would spend 14 days in quarantine although restrictions will actually be lifted in three.

Boris Johnson tonight announced a huge spike in the number of daily coronavirus tests to 81,000 as Matt Hancock appeared to be closing in on his 100,000 a day target.

Adam Marshall, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, made the astonishing revelation as pressure increased on Boris Johnson to plot a way out of the crisis.

A diplomatic official from the High Commission for Pakistan delivered huge bouquets to 'Hon Mr Prime Mininster & Ms Symonds, 10 Downing Street' twice today - wearing double the PPE on her second visit.

JAN MOIR: Wilfred, Winston, Oliver, Pericles, Diggory, Kevin, Josh? Whatever they decide to call him, what kind of a world will Boris's baby son inherit?

Boris Johnson raised fears for his health tonight with a breathless first Downing Street briefing since being discharged from intensive care after battling coronavirus.

Having chaired Cabinet this morning, Boris Johnson said he 'understands the impatience' of people to end the draconian restrictions crippling the economy.

Professor Chris Whitty told an online lecture: 'It's not just in Game Of Thrones that winter is always coming ... the winter is always worse than summer, spring and autumn for health.'

The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) is expected today to publish key data which informed the government's decision to put the UK into coronavirus lockdown.

TOM UTLEY: On the day this week when Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds were celebrating their happy event, my wife and I received joyful news about our own baby boy.

The Prime Minister stood on the steps of Downing Street to salute the NHS just hours after hosting his first daily press conference since recovering from the virus.

Nicola Sturgeon has already urged Scots to don home-made masks - but not medical-grade ones - in shops and on public transport.

With the birth of his son in the early hours of this morning, Boris Johnson becomes only the fourth Prime Minister to welcome a baby to Downing Street. Here is what family life might look like for them.

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick admitted in interviews today that getting UK plc back on its feet would require the public accepting a more 'nuanced' message.

Some 46 per cent of those surveyed said they would 'strongly support' the decision to extend lockdown, according to a new YouGov poll of 3152 adults.