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International community raises questions over speed of UK vaccine approval

International community raises questions over speed of UK vaccine approval

Vaccines still waiting for approval could be easier to administer to care home, experts have suggested.

Facebook pledge to take down false vaccine claims ‘too little too late’

Facebook pledge to take down false vaccine claims ‘too little too late’

Labour MP Jo Stevens renews call for emergency online harms legislation to protect people from ‘dangerous disinformation’.

UK’s official Covid-19 death toll passes 60,000

UK’s official Covid-19 death toll passes 60,000

The Government said there had been a further 414 deaths within 28 days of the individual testing positive for the virus.

Asda and B&M to hand back rates relief as retailers return almost £2bn

Asda and B&M to hand back rates relief as retailers return almost £2bn

Downing Street welcomed the retailers’ decisions to pay back the cash.

Quarantine exemption for high-value business travellers and sports stars

Quarantine exemption for high-value business travellers and sports stars

Journalists and TV production staff are also among those who will benefit from the new English policy announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

Four dead in explosion at waste water treatment works

Four dead in explosion at waste water treatment works

Three were Wessex Water employees and one was a contractor.

15-year-old scientist and inventor named Time’s first Kid Of The Year

15-year-old scientist and inventor named Time’s first Kid Of The Year

Gitanjali Rao has invented a device that can identify lead in drinking water and an app that uses AI to detect cyberbullying.

Ferry firm offers to import vaccines for free

Ferry firm offers to import vaccines for free

The UK has ordered 40 million doses of a jab made by Pfizer, but importing them is a complex operation.

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

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

Swale continues to record the highest rate, followed by Medway and Boston.

Most deprived schools ‘more likely to struggle to cover extra Covid-19 costs’

Most deprived schools ‘more likely to struggle to cover extra Covid-19 costs’

Around 1,500 schools in England are at risk of great financial hardship due to the pandemic, a report says.

Police hunting man over nightclub assault offer £1,000 reward

Police hunting man over nightclub assault offer £1,000 reward

Alex Evans is wanted in connection with an incident in East Sussex in March, and is believed to be in Dundee.

Misleading alcohol claims on hand sanitisers found online – Which?

Misleading alcohol claims on hand sanitisers found online – Which?

Consumer group says it found one hand santisier claiming to have 75% alcohol content but tests showed it only had 10%.

Al Murray swapping microphone for drumsticks in blood cancer charity gig

Al Murray swapping microphone for drumsticks in blood cancer charity gig

The Pub Landlord is hoping to raise donations and awareness for the DKMS charity.

Booze cruise plans to Tier 1 Isle of Wight criticised by council leader

Booze cruise plans to Tier 1 Isle of Wight criticised by council leader

Visitors have been urged to respect the rules.

Police could probe BBC Diana interview if complaint made

Police could probe BBC Diana interview if complaint made

Diana’s brother Earl Spencer has alleged Mr Bashir showed him fake financial documents to gain access to his sister.

Quarter of shoppers bought online for first time during pandemic – Waitrose

Quarter of shoppers bought online for first time during pandemic – Waitrose

The supermarket chain said customers regular shopping and eating habits have been ‘fundamentally reshaped’ by the pandemic.

Supercomputer simulations could unlock mystery of moon’s formation

Supercomputer simulations could unlock mystery of moon’s formation

The moon is thought to have formed in a collision between the early Earth and a Mars-sized planet.

Ryanair orders 75 more Boeing 737 Max planes

Ryanair orders 75 more Boeing 737 Max planes

Max aircraft were grounded around the world over concerns about mechanical and design problems following fatal crashes in October 2018 and March 2019.

Camilla reminisces about beehive hairdos and watching Sir Rod Stewart perform

Camilla reminisces about beehive hairdos and watching Sir Rod Stewart perform

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been showing their support for the arts and entertainment sector in London.

Policy bid to discourage driving led to rise in diesel car sales, inquest told

Policy bid to discourage driving led to rise in diesel car sales, inquest told

Nine-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah died in London in February 2013 after making 27 visits to hospital with breathing problems.

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