On 21 February when the Government lifted all remaining Covid restrictions, the 7 day average of UK hospital admissions was 1,147.

4 weeks later (21 March) the 7 day average had increased to 2,054. An impressive increase of 79%.

Not content to rest on their laurels after filling hospital beds quicker than any other country in the G7, the Government has a new plan to ensure the number of Covid cases reduces quicker in the UK than anywhere else in Europe.

Sajid Javid is confident that by stopping the supply of free testing kits, less people will take tests and consequently the number of recorded cases will reduce significantly.

This plan could be another global leader for the Government.