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Oxford vaccine approval will bring hope to care home residents

Oxford vaccine approval will bring hope to care home residents

Oxford vaccine approval will bring hope to care home residents

30 December 2020

Experts believe the coronavirus vaccination programme in care homes will be speeded up by approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab.


How has the Oxford Covid vaccine been approved so quickly?

How has the Oxford Covid vaccine been approved so quickly?

How has the Oxford Covid vaccine been approved so quickly?

30 December 2020

British regulators have adopted the phrase ‘safety is our watchword’.


How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?

How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?

How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?

30 December 2020

The vaccine – called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 – uses a harmless, weakened version of a common virus which causes a cold in chimpanzees.


The people behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

The people behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

The people behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

30 December 2020

The scientists who helped deliver the latest vaccine.


Oxford Covid-19 vaccine: Who will get it, when and how?

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine: Who will get it, when and how?

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine: Who will get it, when and how?

30 December 2020

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has granted authorisation for the rollout of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.


Ed Miliband calls public into the streets ahead of Glasgow’s UN climate summit

Ed Miliband calls public into the streets ahead of Glasgow’s UN climate summit

Ed Miliband calls public into the streets ahead of Glasgow’s UN climate summit

30 December 2020

The former Labour leader has urged ‘the biggest climate mobilisation we’ve ever seen’ for the forthcoming Cop26 event.


Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine approved in UK for mass rollout

Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine approved in UK for mass rollout

Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine approved in UK for mass rollout

30 December 2020

The vaccine has been shown to prevent severe disease and stop people contracting Covid-19.


Much of the UK to be hit by cold snap amid ice warnings for roads

Much of the UK to be hit by cold snap amid ice warnings for roads

Much of the UK to be hit by cold snap amid ice warnings for roads

30 December 2020

The Met Office issued fresh warnings for snow for Wednesday, with the potential to cause rail and road closures, power cuts, and injuries.


Ambulances carrying coronavirus patients forced to queue outside hospitals

Ambulances carrying coronavirus patients forced to queue outside hospitals

Ambulances carrying coronavirus patients forced to queue outside hospitals

30 December 2020

Virus patient numbers have reached their highest levels during the pandemic, with 51,135 further cases and 414 deaths reported on Tuesday.


Playful dolphins, bluefin tuna and PPE litter: A year round the UK coasts

Playful dolphins, bluefin tuna and PPE litter: A year round the UK coasts

Playful dolphins, bluefin tuna and PPE litter: A year round the UK coasts

30 December 2020

Wildlife Trusts warn the marine environment is under threat from plastic pollution.


England’s tier system explained as more changes are expected

England’s tier system explained as more changes are expected

England’s tier system explained as more changes are expected

30 December 2020

Matt Hancock is due to address the Commons on Wednesday afternoon


What the papers say – December 30

What the papers say – December 30

What the papers say – December 30

30 December 2020

Many of Wednesday’s front pages are led by the tightening of coronavirus restrictions and the UK’s trade deal with the EU.


Holyrood set to vote against Brexit deal

Holyrood set to vote against Brexit deal

Holyrood set to vote against Brexit deal

30 December 2020

The UK Government has said the agreement works for Scotland.


Hancock to announce tougher restrictions for English areas as Covid cases soar

Hancock to announce tougher restrictions for English areas as Covid cases soar

Hancock to announce tougher restrictions for English areas as Covid cases soar

30 December 2020

Boris Johnson chaired a meeting of the Government’s Covid-19 Operations committee on Tuesday to discuss changes to the tier system.


Businesses must understand significant changes brought by Brexit, say MPs

Businesses must understand significant changes brought by Brexit, say MPs

Businesses must understand significant changes brought by Brexit, say MPs

30 December 2020

A committee of MPs have said that significant challenges are coming on January 1.


Boris Johnson hails ‘new chapter in national story’ ahead of Brexit deal vote

Boris Johnson hails ‘new chapter in national story’ ahead of Brexit deal vote

Boris Johnson hails ‘new chapter in national story’ ahead of Brexit deal vote

30 December 2020

Mr Johnson has insisted that UK will be ‘the best friend and ally the EU could have’, whilst fulfilling the ‘sovereign wish’ of the British people.


London hospital ‘aggressively overstretched’ by Covid patients, says doctor

London hospital ‘aggressively overstretched’ by Covid patients, says doctor

London hospital ‘aggressively overstretched’ by Covid patients, says doctor

29 December 2020

The anonymous doctor said his hospital will need to ration oxygen if the situation worsens.


Local authorities declare ‘major incident’ in Essex over Covid case levels

Local authorities declare ‘major incident’ in Essex over Covid case levels

Local authorities declare ‘major incident’ in Essex over Covid case levels

29 December 2020

The Essex Resilience Forum said the “significant growing demand” on hospitals in the county threatened to overwhelm health services.


Boris Johnson says ‘historic resolution’ will be delivered by Brexit Bill

Boris Johnson says ‘historic resolution’ will be delivered by Brexit Bill

Boris Johnson says ‘historic resolution’ will be delivered by Brexit Bill

29 December 2020

MPs will vote on the Brexit agreement reached between the UK and the EU when Parliament returns on Wednesday.


Covid patients treated in ambulances outside hospital due to rising cases

Covid patients treated in ambulances outside hospital due to rising cases

Covid patients treated in ambulances outside hospital due to rising cases

29 December 2020

Footage shared on social media of Queen’s Hospital in Romford appears to show dozens of emergency vehicles queueing outside the hospital.


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