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Vaccine producer ‘raised concerns over protocol’s impact on GB to NI supply’

Vaccine producer ‘raised concerns over protocol’s impact on GB to NI supply’

First Minister Arlene Foster said AstraZeneca raised concerns with her during a meeting on Friday.

Don’t be nervous of ‘life saver’ vaccine, says Novavax trial volunteer

Don’t be nervous of ‘life saver’ vaccine, says Novavax trial volunteer

Andrew Stronach said he is looking forward to telling his grandchildren he was a guinea pig for the vaccine.

Coronavirus laws: £800 house party fine comes into force

Coronavirus laws: £800 house party fine comes into force

The penalty will apply for groups of more than 15 people and will double after each offence.

Business Secretary: I put a stop to post-Brexit workers’ rights review

Business Secretary: I put a stop to post-Brexit workers’ rights review

Kwasi Kwarteng said he did not want Brexit to be about ‘trying to have a race to the bottom’.

Equalities Minister accused of ‘extraordinary’ behaviour over comment request

Equalities Minister accused of ‘extraordinary’ behaviour over comment request

She shared screenshots of two emails sent to a Government press office asking why she did not participate in the cross-party video.

Couple hope to ‘lead by example’ after trialling Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Couple hope to ‘lead by example’ after trialling Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Steve Caudwell and Rosemary Sexton have both joined the Janssen Covid-19 vaccine trial.

‘Stansted 15’ protesters win legal challenge to overturn convictions

‘Stansted 15’ protesters win legal challenge to overturn convictions

The group were taken to court after preventing a deportation flight from taking off from Stansted Airport in March 2017.

Pensioner left looking like ‘prisoner of war camp’ inmate, inquest hears

Pensioner left looking like ‘prisoner of war camp’ inmate, inquest hears

The death of Stanley Bradford and six others at the Brithdir Nursing Home, New Tredegar, South Wales is the subject of an inquest.

Hotel operator fined £500,000 over safety failings that led to fatal fire

Hotel operator fined £500,000 over safety failings that led to fatal fire

Simon Midgley, 32, and Richard Dyson, 38, died following the blaze at Cameron House Hotel on Loch Lomond in December 2017.

Most hospital trusts have fewer Covid-19 patients than second-wave peak

Most hospital trusts have fewer Covid-19 patients than second-wave peak

Numbers are down 9% week on week for the whole of England.

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

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

The Janssen jab, developed by Johnson & Johnson, has shown to offer some protection against the virus, but not as well as other two-shot rivals.

More than 900 people dying a day on average in first two weeks of 2021

More than 900 people dying a day on average in first two weeks of 2021

The last time the UK saw a 15-day period that was so deadly was in the last half of April 2020.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The number of those named is likely to be much lower than the true total of workers who have died.

JD Sports ‘disappointed’ at shareholder rebellion over executive pay deal

JD Sports ‘disappointed’ at shareholder rebellion over executive pay deal

The sportswear retailer said it acknowledges that investors have a ‘major concern’ over its long-term incentive plan.

Students should not be expected to take ‘mini-exams’ this summer, heads say

Students should not be expected to take ‘mini-exams’ this summer, heads say

The Association of School and College Leaders is calling for schools to be given flexibility on how they use external papers or questions.

NHS chief pays tribute one year after first confirmed Covid patients treated

NHS chief pays tribute one year after first confirmed Covid patients treated

Since January 31 last year, hospitals have treated more than 320,000 patients with Covid-19.

How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine work?

How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine work?

The new vaccine from Janssen, the pharmaceutical arm of Johnson & Johnson, has been shown to work against Covid-19.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine ‘66% effective against Covid-19’

Johnson & Johnson vaccine ‘66% effective against Covid-19’

The jab can be given as a single dose, and the UK has ordered 30 million doses.

Man denies 2002 murder of his mother

Man denies 2002 murder of his mother

The case against Sean Flynn, 37, was heard at the High Court in Glasgow.

Uber takeover of UK-based taxi software maker faces watchdog investigation

Uber takeover of UK-based taxi software maker faces watchdog investigation

The ride-hailing giant has pledged to keep Autocab independent, but the CMA is concerned about how the deal could affect the UK’s taxi market.

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