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How the newly-approved Covid vaccine will be rolled out

How the newly-approved Covid vaccine will be rolled out

The head of the health service in England has provided more detail on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.

Charles and Camilla visit National Gallery as lockdown ends

Charles and Camilla visit National Gallery as lockdown ends

The Prince of Wales is patron of the art institution which is a popular visitor attraction.

Johnson warns tiered restrictions will need to continue despite vaccine

Johnson warns tiered restrictions will need to continue despite vaccine

Boris Johnson said the restrictions on people’s freedoms remained an important part of the fight against coronavirus.

Labour will back Government messaging on vaccine rollout to offer ‘confidence’

Labour will back Government messaging on vaccine rollout to offer ‘confidence’

Party leader Sir Keir Starmer said he was making the ‘extraordinary offer’ because administering the jab widely would require the ‘best of Britain’.

Breaching Northern Ireland Protocol big mistake, Irish foreign minister warns UK

Breaching Northern Ireland Protocol big mistake, Irish foreign minister warns UK

Simon Coveney said UK legislation which overrides the protocol would be taken as a ‘clear signal’ by the EU that Britain does not want a deal.

Universities told to stagger return of students over five weeks post-Christmas

Universities told to stagger return of students over five weeks post-Christmas

Online lessons should continue for most students from the start of term to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission, the Government has said.

Johnson ‘absolutely committed’ to reaching post-Brexit trade deal ‘if we can’

Johnson ‘absolutely committed’ to reaching post-Brexit trade deal ‘if we can’

The UK’s current trading arrangements expire at the end of the month, leaving little time for a deal to be struck and approved.

Margaret Thatcher briefed on Corrie characters ahead of Rovers Return visit

Margaret Thatcher briefed on Corrie characters ahead of Rovers Return visit

Culture minister John Whittingdale said Margaret Thatcher ordered a bitter lemon on her visit to the Rovers Return.

MPs encourage Boris Johnson to visit Coronation Street to mark show’s 60 years

MPs encourage Boris Johnson to visit Coronation Street to mark show’s 60 years

Labour’s Tracy Brabin played Tricia Armstrong on the show between 1994 and 1997.

Robin Swann: NI faces ‘long and difficult’ path to Covid recovery

Robin Swann: NI faces ‘long and difficult’ path to Covid recovery

The first jabs are expected to take place next week, the Health Minister said.

UK and Scotland urged to show ‘global leadership’ with North Sea production cuts

UK and Scotland urged to show ‘global leadership’ with North Sea production cuts

The IPPR think tank said there should be a ‘long-term plan’ developed by both governments to transition away from oil and gas.

Probe finds evidence ‘do not resuscitate orders’ were used without consent

Probe finds evidence ‘do not resuscitate orders’ were used without consent

An investigation by the Care Quality Commission found medics may have imposed blanket orders on vulnerable groups at the start of the pandemic.

Darth Vader takes over Edward Colston plinth

Darth Vader takes over Edward Colston plinth

A figurine of the Star Wars character, who was played by late actor Dave Prowse, has been put on the plinth where an Edward Colston statue once stood.

Most care home residents will need to wait for new Covid-19 jab, says NHS chief

Most care home residents will need to wait for new Covid-19 jab, says NHS chief

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been shown to be 95% effective and works in all age groups.

Piers Corbyn breached coronavirus rules with lockdown protest, judge rules

Piers Corbyn breached coronavirus rules with lockdown protest, judge rules

The 73-year-old attended a gathering in Hyde Park, London, on May 16.

Centre will vaccinate 1,300 healthcare workers a day

Centre will vaccinate 1,300 healthcare workers a day

The facility at the Ulster Hospital is one of seven mass vaccination centres across Northern Ireland.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Boston, Medway and Maidstone have recorded the biggest week-on-week increases.

Social distancing and face masks for ‘foreseeable future’ despite vaccine

Social distancing and face masks for ‘foreseeable future’ despite vaccine

Wales’ chief medical officer urged people to continue following measures to reduce the spread of the virus.

Anti-vaccine disinformation greatest risk to Covid-19 jab, MP warns

Anti-vaccine disinformation greatest risk to Covid-19 jab, MP warns

Damian Collins suggested there should be international rules to keep an eye on how tech giants ‘behave’.

Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels

Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels

Michel Barnier briefs EU ambassadors on the negotiations amid little signs of progress as time runs out.

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