1 April – Benjamin Hannam becomes the first British police officer to be convicted of a terrorism offence, after being found guilty of joining the banned right-wing extremist group National Action, lying on his Met Police application, and having terror documents detailing knife combat and explosive-making.[132]
2 April – COVID-19 in the UK: The number of people in the UK having received their second dose of a vaccine exceeds five million.[133]
3 AprilCOVID-19 in the UK: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says the benefits of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine continue to outweigh any risk, after seven deaths from unusual blood clots are confirmed among the 18 million people who received the vaccine in the UK up to 24 March.[134]
More than 100 people are arrested in central London during a protest against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.[135]
6 April – COVID-19 in the UK: A trial of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine on children is halted while the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) investigates a possible link with rare blood clots in adults.
7 AprilCOVID-19 in the UK: A review by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) finds that of the 20 million people who received the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine in the UK up to 31 March, 79 people suffered rare blood clots – 19 of whom have died.[137]
COVID-19 in the UK: The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises that under-30s should be offered an alternative jab to the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine due to the evidence linking it to rare blood clots.[138]
COVID-19 in the UK: A third vaccine to be approved in the UK, developed by Moderna, begins to be rolled out.[139]
Police confirm that a body found in a pond in Epping Forest is that of 19-year-old student Richard Okorogheye, who went missing on 22 March.[140]
9 April – Buckingham Palace announces the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of the Queen, at the age of 99.[141]
11 April – COVID-19 in the UK: The daily number of deaths from the virus falls to seven, while daily reported cases fall to 1,730, the lowest figures seen since early September 2020.[142]
12 April – COVID-19 in the UK: The next stage of lockdown easing begins with non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers, and pub gardens opening across England. Rules are also eased in the rest of the UK.[143]
13 AprilCOVID-19 in the UK: The next stage of the vaccination programme begins, with over 45s offered a jab.[144]
COVID-19 in the UK: A third vaccine begins to be rolled out, developed by U.S. company Moderna, following the Pfizer–BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines.[145]
15 AprilThe UK's biggest rockfall in 60 years occurs on the Dorset coast, with about 300 metres of cliff weighing an estimated 4,000 tonnes collapsing onto a beach. No deaths or injuries are reported.[146]
COVID-19 in the UK: 77 cases of lineage B.1.617, a new Indian strain of the virus, are reported in the UK.[147]
17 April – The funeral of Prince Philip takes place at Windsor Castle. COVID-19 restrictions mean there is a limit of 30 guests, with social distancing and mask wearing inside St George's Chapel.[148]
18 April – Twelve football clubs, including the "big six" from the Premier League, agree to join a new breakaway European Super League, despite condemnation from UEFA, FIFA and politicians including Boris Johnson.[149]
19 AprilCOVID-19 in the UK: The number of people receiving their second dose of a vaccine exceeds 10 million.[150]
COVID-19 in the UK: India is added to the "Red List" of countries from which most travel to the UK is banned, amid concerns over a new viral strain.[151]Keir Starmer's campaigning trip was disrupted when he was told to 'get out of my pub' by a pub landlord during a visit to Bath on Monday. The Labour leader was prevented from entering the Raven in the centre of Bath by Rod Humphris, the pub’s landlord, who loudly castigated Starmer for supporting restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus.
20 April – Following a backlash, all six English clubs withdraw from the proposed European Super League.
2 April – COVID-19 in the UK: The number of people in the UK having received their second dose of a vaccine exceeds five million.[133]
3 AprilCOVID-19 in the UK: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says the benefits of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine continue to outweigh any risk, after seven deaths from unusual blood clots are confirmed among the 18 million people who received the vaccine in the UK up to 24 March.[134]
More than 100 people are arrested in central London during a protest against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.[135]
6 April – COVID-19 in the UK: A trial of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine on children is halted while the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) investigates a possible link with rare blood clots in adults.
7 AprilCOVID-19 in the UK: A review by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) finds that of the 20 million people who received the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine in the UK up to 31 March, 79 people suffered rare blood clots – 19 of whom have died.[137]
COVID-19 in the UK: The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises that under-30s should be offered an alternative jab to the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine due to the evidence linking it to rare blood clots.[138]
COVID-19 in the UK: A third vaccine to be approved in the UK, developed by Moderna, begins to be rolled out.[139]
Police confirm that a body found in a pond in Epping Forest is that of 19-year-old student Richard Okorogheye, who went missing on 22 March.[140]
9 April – Buckingham Palace announces the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of the Queen, at the age of 99.[141]
11 April – COVID-19 in the UK: The daily number of deaths from the virus falls to seven, while daily reported cases fall to 1,730, the lowest figures seen since early September 2020.[142]
12 April – COVID-19 in the UK: The next stage of lockdown easing begins with non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers, and pub gardens opening across England. Rules are also eased in the rest of the UK.[143]
13 AprilCOVID-19 in the UK: The next stage of the vaccination programme begins, with over 45s offered a jab.[144]
COVID-19 in the UK: A third vaccine begins to be rolled out, developed by U.S. company Moderna, following the Pfizer–BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines.[145]
15 AprilThe UK's biggest rockfall in 60 years occurs on the Dorset coast, with about 300 metres of cliff weighing an estimated 4,000 tonnes collapsing onto a beach. No deaths or injuries are reported.[146]
COVID-19 in the UK: 77 cases of lineage B.1.617, a new Indian strain of the virus, are reported in the UK.[147]
17 April – The funeral of Prince Philip takes place at Windsor Castle. COVID-19 restrictions mean there is a limit of 30 guests, with social distancing and mask wearing inside St George's Chapel.[148]
18 April – Twelve football clubs, including the "big six" from the Premier League, agree to join a new breakaway European Super League, despite condemnation from UEFA, FIFA and politicians including Boris Johnson.[149]
19 AprilCOVID-19 in the UK: The number of people receiving their second dose of a vaccine exceeds 10 million.[150]
COVID-19 in the UK: India is added to the "Red List" of countries from which most travel to the UK is banned, amid concerns over a new viral strain.[151]Keir Starmer's campaigning trip was disrupted when he was told to 'get out of my pub' by a pub landlord during a visit to Bath on Monday. The Labour leader was prevented from entering the Raven in the centre of Bath by Rod Humphris, the pub’s landlord, who loudly castigated Starmer for supporting restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus.
20 April – Following a backlash, all six English clubs withdraw from the proposed European Super League.
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