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Vaccine volunteers describe special feeling as Oxford reports positive data

Vaccine volunteers describe special feeling as Oxford reports positive data

Sarah Hurst and Jack Sommers paid tribute to the scientists and researchers involved in the AstraZeneca and Oxford University trial.

Almost two million older people expect to feel lonely this Christmas – study

Almost two million older people expect to feel lonely this Christmas – study

More than half of older people are worried they will not see their loved ones over the festive period, Age UK said.

PM reminds officials ‘no place for bullying’ in wake of Priti Patel probe

PM reminds officials ‘no place for bullying’ in wake of Priti Patel probe

An investigation into the Home Secretary found she had shouted and sworn at staff in behaviour that amounted to bullying.

Shamima Begum’s return would create ‘significant’ risks, Supreme Court hears

Shamima Begum’s return would create ‘significant’ risks, Supreme Court hears

Ms Begum, who has been deprived of British citizenship, is currently in the al-Roj camp in northern Syria.

Replacement bicycle appears in front of Banksy artwork

Replacement bicycle appears in front of Banksy artwork

The original bike disappeared without a trace over the weekend.

British vaccine raises hopes of an end to Covid-19 pandemic

British vaccine raises hopes of an end to Covid-19 pandemic

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

Snapchat takes on TikTok with new Spotlight feature

Snapchat takes on TikTok with new Spotlight feature

The new section of the Snapchat app will showcase the most creative user-generated videos on the platform for all to see.

UK-EU talks continue, but ‘time is short’ to reach post-Brexit deal

UK-EU talks continue, but ‘time is short’ to reach post-Brexit deal

Talks have resumed following the coronavirus case which disrupted negotiations last week.

Scotland poised to introduce ‘world-leading’ period products legislation

Scotland poised to introduce ‘world-leading’ period products legislation

The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill will introduce a legal right of free access to items such as tampons in public buildings.

Artist spends pandemic isolation recreating famous artwork with her dog

Artist spends pandemic isolation recreating famous artwork with her dog

Eliza Reinhardt has gained thousands of fans for her pictures with three-year-old Finn.

UK heading for double-dip recession, early data shows

UK heading for double-dip recession, early data shows

The closely-followed IHS Markit/CIPS Flash UK Composite PMI data showed a reading of 47.4 so far in November.

Oxford scientists make high-fiving gifs to celebrate vaccine findings

Oxford scientists make high-fiving gifs to celebrate vaccine findings

The AstraZeneca and Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine may be up to 90% effective.

Raab promises to defend rights of Hongkongers and urges China to change course

Raab promises to defend rights of Hongkongers and urges China to change course

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was ‘not too late’ for Beijing to alter its approach to Hong Kong.

Covid controls will be needed through the winter, warns Hancock

Covid controls will be needed through the winter, warns Hancock

The Health Secretary says reopening shops in England under new tiered system will have a ‘big positive effect’ on the economy.

Cineworld seals debt lifeline to ride through closures

Cineworld seals debt lifeline to ride through closures

The group has secured more than £550 million in liquidity to help it after shutting its UK and US cinema sites.

Campaign looks to boost physical and mental health of nightshift workers

Campaign looks to boost physical and mental health of nightshift workers

The Co-op is spearheading a move to address health and social issues created by a move to a 24-hour society.

What does it take to develop a vaccine?

What does it take to develop a vaccine?

Traditionally vaccine development would take several years.

‘Great feeling’ for vaccine volunteer as data suggests up to 90% effectiveness

‘Great feeling’ for vaccine volunteer as data suggests up to 90% effectiveness

Sarah Hurst paid tribute to the scientists and researchers involved in the AstraZeneca and Oxford University trial.

Levels of carbon dioxide at record highs despite lockdown, experts warn

Levels of carbon dioxide at record highs despite lockdown, experts warn

In 2019, the global average for carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere breached the threshold of 410 parts per million.

Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year highlights Covid influence on 2020

Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year highlights Covid influence on 2020

Editors tracked how people were using the word quarantine and as a result have added an extra meaning to the dictionary.

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