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What does the vaccine announcement mean for the population?

What does the vaccine announcement mean for the population?

What does the vaccine announcement mean for the population?

23 November 2020

The Government has secured 100 million doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine.


Archivists share phrasebook helping English speak to Welsh ‘peasants’

Archivists share phrasebook helping English speak to Welsh ‘peasants’

Archivists share phrasebook helping English speak to Welsh ‘peasants’

23 November 2020

The book offers ‘useful’ phrases for English tourists including one how to instruct their Welsh mountain guides to ‘not look down’


How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?

How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?

How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?

23 November 2020

The AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine has been shown to be up to 90% effective.


British vaccine up to 90% effective against Covid-19, data suggests

British vaccine up to 90% effective against Covid-19, data suggests

British vaccine up to 90% effective against Covid-19, data suggests

23 November 2020

The UK has placed orders for 100 million doses of the vaccine from AstraZeneca and Oxford University.


Isolation to be avoided with repeat testing of close contacts in new scheme

Isolation to be avoided with repeat testing of close contacts in new scheme

Isolation to be avoided with repeat testing of close contacts in new scheme

23 November 2020

Liverpool, which was placed in Tier 3, will trial the programme from Monday.


England’s three-tier strategy: Key questions answered

England’s three-tier strategy: Key questions answered

England’s three-tier strategy: Key questions answered

23 November 2020

The plans will need to be approved by Parliament.


Vegans at higher risk of broken bones, study suggests

Vegans at higher risk of broken bones, study suggests

Vegans at higher risk of broken bones, study suggests

23 November 2020

Vegans also had a higher risk of leg fractures and breaks at other main sites, including the arm, wrist, ribs and clavicle.


Supreme Court to hear whether Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to UK

Supreme Court to hear whether Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to UK

Supreme Court to hear whether Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to UK

23 November 2020

Then-home secretary Sajid Javid revoked her British citizenship on national security grounds.


What the papers say – November 23

What the papers say – November 23

What the papers say – November 23

23 November 2020

Plans to alter restrictions over Christmas lead many of Monday’s papers.


Covid: Will families be allowed to mix at Christmas?

Covid: Will families be allowed to mix at Christmas?

Covid: Will families be allowed to mix at Christmas?

23 November 2020

Questions remain over how many households will be able to mix and for how long.


PM to outline post-lockdown plan for strengthened tiers and a limited Christmas

PM to outline post-lockdown plan for strengthened tiers and a limited Christmas

PM to outline post-lockdown plan for strengthened tiers and a limited Christmas

23 November 2020

Mr Johnson will set out the basis of plans to allow a small number of households across the UK to mix over a limited number of days around Christmas.


Sunak told not to ‘grind frontline workers down’ with public sector pay freeze

Sunak told not to ‘grind frontline workers down’ with public sector pay freeze

Sunak told not to ‘grind frontline workers down’ with public sector pay freeze

23 November 2020

The politician has said it is “entirely reasonable” to consider pay policy in an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.


Hyundai and Ineos to co-operate on driving hydrogen economy forward

Hyundai and Ineos to co-operate on driving hydrogen economy forward

Hyundai and Ineos to co-operate on driving hydrogen economy forward

23 November 2020

An agreement includes evaluating Hyundai’s proprietary fuel cell system for the recently announced Ineos Grenadier 4×4 vehicle.


Johnson to pledge major testing scheme for Tier 3 areas

Johnson to pledge major testing scheme for Tier 3 areas

Johnson to pledge major testing scheme for Tier 3 areas

22 November 2020

He will detail his plans, including the testing scheme which is an extension of the pilot seen in Liverpool, to the House of Commons on Monday.


Food and drink industry criticises online junk food advert ban proposals

Food and drink industry criticises online junk food advert ban proposals

Food and drink industry criticises online junk food advert ban proposals

22 November 2020

A letter to the PM said the industry had a shared ambition to ‘drive a step change in obesity rates’ but called for a consultation extension.


William and Kate’s heartache after death of their dog Lupo

William and Kate’s heartache after death of their dog Lupo

William and Kate’s heartache after death of their dog Lupo

22 November 2020

Black cocker spaniel Lupo was a wedding present from Kate’s brother James.


Murder investigation launched after Kensal Green stabbing

Murder investigation launched after Kensal Green stabbing

Murder investigation launched after Kensal Green stabbing

22 November 2020

A 50-year-old man has been arrested after a man was killed in north-west London on Sunday afternoon.


Limited household mixing to be permitted across UK for Christmas

Limited household mixing to be permitted across UK for Christmas

Limited household mixing to be permitted across UK for Christmas

22 November 2020

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove met with leaders of the devolved administrations over the weekend.


Search called off in hunt for missing fishermen

Search called off in hunt for missing fishermen

Search called off in hunt for missing fishermen

22 November 2020

HM Coastguard said the search for the two men had been called off at 2.30pm on Sunday.


Campaigners launch action claiming Government handed top Covid jobs to ‘cronies’

Campaigners launch action claiming Government handed top Covid jobs to ‘cronies’

Campaigners launch action claiming Government handed top Covid jobs to ‘cronies’

22 November 2020

They also said the Government breached equality obligations for public sector appointments.


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