LONDON—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was planning a “New Deal” for the British people as part of a speech aimed at re-invigorating the U.K. and his premiership in the face of falling poll ratings, an economy in the doldrums and one of the worst death rates from Covid-19 in the developed world. Mr. Johnson said Tuesday he would bring forward a £5 billion ($6.15 billion) investment plan aimed at kick-starting the economy, confirming his departure from the small-government legacy of his Conservative Party predecessor...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 30, 2020 13:27 UTC