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Downing Street has fiercely rebuffed newspaper reports that Boris Johnson failed to act in the early stages of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Prime Minister reportedly ​poured caution on easing current lockdown measures during discussion with senior Government colleagues

Michael Gove insisted the Government "should not be thinking of lifting" lockdown restrictions yet as he launched a staunch defence of Boris Johnson's management of the coronavirus crisis.

Questions have been raised over the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic with Boris Johnson's early actions amid the crisis criticised.

Boris Johnson is having an audience with the Queen by video link – his first conversation with the Monarch since he fell ill with coronavirus three weeks ago.

Carrie Symonds has signed a petition calling for a worldwide ban on live animal meat markets after coronavirus is thought to have emerged at a "wet market" in Wuhan, China.

Boris Johnson has told Donald Trump that he is "feeling better and on the road to recovery" at his Chequers country retreat after contracting coronavirus.

A nurse from New Zealand who cared for Boris Johnson as he battled coronavirus says he "absolutely needed" intensive care treatment after his symptoms worsened.

Donald Trump has said Boris Johnson "sounded incredible" when the two leaders spoke on the phone earlier this week while the Prime Minister continues his recovery from coronavirus.

Boris Johnson is reportedly planning to return to work as soon as next Monday to take back control of the coronavirus crisis.

Matt Hancock has responded to growing frustration at the Government's refusal to offer a coronavirus lockdown exit strategy by insisting it is "still too soon" to think about lifting measures.

Boris Johnson will return to work in Downing Street on Monday after recovering from the virus.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has returned to Downing Street after recovering from Covid-19.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has returned to Downing Street after recovering from Covid-19.

PM urged UK to "contain your impatience" Said it is too soon to "go easy" and relax the lockdown Described virus as "invisble mugger" as he drew on own treatment

Boris Johnson delivered his first speech on Downing Street since he was hospitalised with coronavirus, as he returns to work today

Boris Johnson is back in Downing Street to chair the regular Covid-19 "war cabinet" meeting as he retakes charge of the Government's response to the pandemic.

The pair announced they have welcomed a baby boy

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have welcomed the arrival of their first child together.

Boris Johnson is the fourth Prime Minister to welcome a baby to Downing Street in 170 years.

They announced at the same time that they got engaged in December.

Labour leader Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have led the messages of congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symond's for the birth of their first child.

Their first child together was born in a London hospital on Wednesday morning Follow our live updates as messages of congratulation flood in

The Queen has congratulated Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds on the birth of their son , Buckingham Palace has said.

Boris Johnson has been pictured beaming as he arrived back in Downing Street from hospital after the birth of his baby son .

Boris Johnson will today lead the daily Covid-19 briefing for the first time since his return to work following his battle with the virus.

Boris Johnson has hailed Captain Tom Moore a "point of light" in the lives of the nation as he led tributes to the war veteran on his 100th birthday.

Boris Johnson has urged Brits to "keep going" during the coronavirus lockdown in a series of posts on Twitter.

The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has increased by 674 – bringing the national total to 26,771.

Wearing face masks in public may be "useful" when the UK's lockdown restrictions are eased, the Prime Minister has said.

Boris Johnson has thanked the NHS for saving his life and delivering his new son into the world just one day ago.

Boris Johnson will announce a "comprehensive" lockdown escape plan next week as deaths rose to 26,771.

PM makes declaration but UK sees second highest rise in cases in 24 hours, with 6,032 more

Boris Johnson is preparing a plan for the UK's escape from lockdown after declaring the nation has "past the peak" of its coronavirus outbreak.

Boris Johnson wants people in the UK to be back at work by the end of May if coronavirus cases are low enough, it has been reported.

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have named their baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson.

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds named their newborn son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas after their grandfathers - and the NHS doctors who helped save the Prime Minister's life as he battled coronavirus.

Boris Johnson has said doctors prepared to announce his death as he battled coronavirus in intensive care.

Primary schools are set to reopen as soon as June 1 as part of Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown exit strategy, The Sunday Telegraph reports.

Harry Dunn's twin brother has told Boris Johnson that he has "had enough of the lies" as his family continue to fight for justice.

Boris Johnson is set to urge countries to "pull together" in the fight against the global coronavirus pandemic.

The Government has published a list of the experts helping shape the response to the coronavirus pandemic as part of the scientific advisory group for emergencies (Sage).

Boris Johnson will today come under fresh criticism over his handling of the coronavirus crisis as he faces Sir Keir Starmer for the first time during Prime Minister's Questions.

Boris Johnson could ditch the Government's "stay at home" slogan ahead of an expected easing of restrictions next week, it has been reported.

Boris Johnson today indicated that lockdown restrictions could be lifted on Monday "if we possibly can" as he returned to Parliament for the first time since his recovery from coronavirus .

Boris Johnson's face has lit up the White Cliffs of Dover as part of a protest message at the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Boris Johnson has issued a reminder to the public that everyone must continue to respect lockdown measures if they want to see restrictions lifted sooner rather than later.

Millions of commuters will be told by Boris Johnson to change their "go to work" times to lengthen the rush hour as the country fires up its economic engines after lockdown.

The first changes to the UK's coronavirus lockdown will be "small" and "very carefully monitored" when the Prime Minister reveals his "roadmap" on Sunday.