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William to British vaccine scientists: I’m so thrilled that you’ve cracked it

William to British vaccine scientists: I’m so thrilled that you’ve cracked it

William to British vaccine scientists: I’m so thrilled that you’ve cracked it

23 November 2020

The Oxford University and AstraZeneca vaccine is up to 90% effective and may be able to prevent onward transmission of coronavirus.


Wales may adopt tighter restrictions in ‘common approach’ with other UK nations

Wales may adopt tighter restrictions in ‘common approach’ with other UK nations

Wales may adopt tighter restrictions in ‘common approach’ with other UK nations

23 November 2020

Vaughan Gething said the measures would be considered as England comes to the end of its four-week lockdown.


Care system failing thousands of young people – Children’s Commissioner

Care system failing thousands of young people – Children’s Commissioner

Care system failing thousands of young people – Children’s Commissioner

23 November 2020

Anne Longfield says family services will be in ‘deep trouble’ without emergency funding in this week’s spending review.


Guidelines launched to flip gender stereotypes in school resources and exams

Guidelines launched to flip gender stereotypes in school resources and exams

Guidelines launched to flip gender stereotypes in school resources and exams

23 November 2020

Education company Pearson said it is making the first commitment of its kind to tackle gender bias.


Hospitality bosses warn new tiered measures will ‘ruin Christmas’ for firms

Hospitality bosses warn new tiered measures will ‘ruin Christmas’ for firms

Hospitality bosses warn new tiered measures will ‘ruin Christmas’ for firms

23 November 2020

Boris Johnson is expected to unveil restrictions with businesses in the new Tier 3 only allowed to offer takeaways.


Migrant deaths trial: Driver told to lift cigarettes, not people, court told

Migrant deaths trial: Driver told to lift cigarettes, not people, court told

Migrant deaths trial: Driver told to lift cigarettes, not people, court told

23 November 2020

Christopher Kennedy denies being involved in a people-smuggling plot.


Falklands hero’s medals to be sold at auction

Falklands hero’s medals to be sold at auction

Falklands hero’s medals to be sold at auction

23 November 2020

Sergeant John Meredith, who served with the Parachute Regiment, won the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his exploits during the Battle of Goose Green.


Individuals who join IS pose security risk ‘whatever their age’, court hears

Individuals who join IS pose security risk ‘whatever their age’, court hears

Individuals who join IS pose security risk ‘whatever their age’, court hears

23 November 2020

Shamima Begum was 15 when she and two other east London schoolgirls travelled to Syria.


The areas with the highest Covid-19 case rates in England

The areas with the highest Covid-19 case rates in England

The areas with the highest Covid-19 case rates in England

23 November 2020

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay said he received ‘no answers’ when he asked for an explanation as to why the borough’s case rate had increased.


Universities told to cover ‘white privilege’ in training to tackle harassment

Universities told to cover ‘white privilege’ in training to tackle harassment

Universities told to cover ‘white privilege’ in training to tackle harassment

23 November 2020

Vice-chancellors are calling for urgent decisive action to address racial ‘microaggressions’ on campuses.


England footballer Jack Grealish charged with fourth motoring offence

England footballer Jack Grealish charged with fourth motoring offence

England footballer Jack Grealish charged with fourth motoring offence

23 November 2020

The 25-year-old is due in court on Tuesday accused of driving carelessly in both March and October.


Network Rail fined £10,000 for allowing trains to use storm-damaged viaduct

Network Rail fined £10,000 for allowing trains to use storm-damaged viaduct

Network Rail fined £10,000 for allowing trains to use storm-damaged viaduct

23 November 2020

Lamington Viaduct carries trains travelling between Carlisle and Glasgow across the River Clyde in South Lanarkshire.


British coronavirus jab is ‘vaccine for the world’

British coronavirus jab is ‘vaccine for the world’

British coronavirus jab is ‘vaccine for the world’

23 November 2020

There are plans for 700 million doses of the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University to be ready globally by the end of March.


Smaller initial dose could ‘prime’ the immune response – scientists

Smaller initial dose could ‘prime’ the immune response – scientists

Smaller initial dose could ‘prime’ the immune response – scientists

23 November 2020

Researchers have found different efficacy rates between two different doses.


NCSC warns Black Friday shoppers to be wary of scammers

NCSC warns Black Friday shoppers to be wary of scammers

NCSC warns Black Friday shoppers to be wary of scammers

23 November 2020

The cybersecurity agency has urged the public to be aware of online criminals during the sales rush of Black Friday and the festive period.


Covid-19 rates falling in most – but not all – local areas of England

Covid-19 rates falling in most – but not all – local areas of England

Covid-19 rates falling in most – but not all – local areas of England

23 November 2020

South-east England is currently recording the highest rates.


More than half a million people take part in Kate’s study on early childhood

More than half a million people take part in Kate’s study on early childhood

More than half a million people take part in Kate’s study on early childhood

23 November 2020

The research prompted the largest public response ever seen by Ipsos MORI.


Nearly nine in 10 Black Friday products ‘same price or cheaper beforehand’

Nearly nine in 10 Black Friday products ‘same price or cheaper beforehand’

Nearly nine in 10 Black Friday products ‘same price or cheaper beforehand’

23 November 2020

An investigation by Which? found 85% of products it tracked could be found cheaper or the same price in the six months before.


Palace picture gallery emptied for first time in almost 45 years

Palace picture gallery emptied for first time in almost 45 years

Palace picture gallery emptied for first time in almost 45 years

23 November 2020

The next phase of work in the Buckingham Palace reservicing programme is under way.


MPs ask tech giants to explain handling of coronavirus vaccine misinformation

MPs ask tech giants to explain handling of coronavirus vaccine misinformation

MPs ask tech giants to explain handling of coronavirus vaccine misinformation

23 November 2020

Latest misinformation concern turns to ‘anti-vax’ movement over fears it could jeopardise progress.


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