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UK should have three or four Covid-19 vaccines next year – Chris Whitty

UK should have three or four Covid-19 vaccines next year – Chris Whitty

England’s chief medical officer said the NHS is in a good position to pick up any ‘extremely rare’ adverse reactions.

In Pictures: Illumination trails light up Christmas spirit

In Pictures: Illumination trails light up Christmas spirit

Visitors have been enjoying colourful displays of festive lights.

Cunard extends suspension of sailings

Cunard extends suspension of sailings

The cruise line said the move is due to ‘ongoing restrictions on cruising in the UK and around the world’.

Drugs seizures rise by 20% in a year

Drugs seizures rise by 20% in a year

A total of 183,068 seizures took place in the 12 months to March.

Warning after two NHS workers suffer allergic reaction to Covid-19 jab

Warning after two NHS workers suffer allergic reaction to Covid-19 jab

Health officials said the pair have a ‘significant’ history of allergies.

Crossrail reaches ‘important milestone’

Crossrail reaches ‘important milestone’

The number of test trains in the tunnels is being doubled from four to eight.

Facebook messages on meat’s health and climate impacts can change diets – study

Facebook messages on meat’s health and climate impacts can change diets – study

Researchers sent direct messages to people on the impacts of red and processed meat over a two-week period.

Historical re-enactment group members see Facebook accounts suspended in error

Historical re-enactment group members see Facebook accounts suspended in error

The Wimborne Militia said it believes the members had been confused with right-wing extremist groups in the United States.

Anti-vaxxers widely considered ‘selfish’ and ‘stupid’ by UK public – survey

Anti-vaxxers widely considered ‘selfish’ and ‘stupid’ by UK public – survey

The majority (59%) said it would be acceptable for parents to choose whether to vaccinate their children against coronavirus.

DIY dentistry – person used pliers to extract their own teeth

DIY dentistry – person used pliers to extract their own teeth

A new report has slammed access to dentistry during the pandemic.

UK calls for EU concessions ahead of Johnson-von der Leyen meeting

UK calls for EU concessions ahead of Johnson-von der Leyen meeting

Prime Minister Boris Johnson heads to Brussels on Wednesday with talks on a post-Brexit trade deal hanging in the balance.

Government urged to help clear congestion at ports

Government urged to help clear congestion at ports

The Port of Felixstowe has been struggling with an increase in imports for weeks, but the issue has reportedly now spread to Southampton.

Stagecoach warns people will permanently travel less as profits crash 92%

Stagecoach warns people will permanently travel less as profits crash 92%

The bus group reported pre-tax profits of £5.4m for the six months to October 31, against £65.9m a year ago.

Outgoing Hong Kong consul-general: Security law ‘stifling dissent’

Outgoing Hong Kong consul-general: Security law ‘stifling dissent’

Beijing has repeatedly rejected criticism of the national security law.

Nearly 2m children in UK went short of food in 2020, report suggests

Nearly 2m children in UK went short of food in 2020, report suggests

Five of the 10 authorities with the highest share of children at risk of hunger are in London, a report says.

Pollution devastating Scottish species and habitats, report says

Pollution devastating Scottish species and habitats, report says

The Plantlife paper found that 80% of land within special areas of conservation now have intolerable nitrogen levels.

Scientists find size is important for the mating of shipworms

Scientists find size is important for the mating of shipworms

Dr Reuben Shipway has filmed for the first time the ‘wrestling and sparring’ as dozens of the worm-like gender-fluid clams engage in pseudocopulation.

What the papers say – December 9

What the papers say – December 9

The Covid vaccine and Brexit appear on the front pages.

G4S board agrees £3.8bn takeover deal by US firm Allied Universal

G4S board agrees £3.8bn takeover deal by US firm Allied Universal

Directors said they were ‘unanimously recommending’ the 245p per share offer.

Johnson to fly to Brussels hoping for breakthrough over dinner with EU chief

Johnson to fly to Brussels hoping for breakthrough over dinner with EU chief

The Prime Minister and the EU chief will try to salvage negotiations.

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