Bleak economic forecasts have seen calls for pupils to be back behind their desks by May 11, according to reports. They said primary schools and non-essential shops should re-open, adding if people can social distance in supermarkets why can't they do it in other shops. But one Conservative source told the Telegraph Eduction Secretary Gavin Williamson was "flip-flopping" on re-opening schools, claiming he is "not really a decision maker". The National Education Union, however, has written to Westminster claiming it is "disturbed" by any apparent plans to re-open schools. A Government spokesperson said schools will remain closed "until further notice" except for vulnerable pupils and those who are children of key workers.

Source: Daily Mirror April 15, 2020 03:30 UTC