Later on Monday, the EU will discuss a coordinated response to a more infectious strain of Covid-19 that’s ripping through the UK. A growing list of countries are banning travel with Britain to try and contain it. And it’s not just travel. France suspended all traffic from the UK- raising food and medical supply fears. The UK government is holding an emergency meeting to deal with the outbreak, the fall-out from the blockade and a slumping pound – all on the brink of a no-deal Brexit. Liz Maddock has more.
UK and EU hold emergency meetings over new virus strain








