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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.

Scientists welcome coronavirus vaccine news

Scientists welcome coronavirus vaccine news

‘The cavalry is appearing on the horizon,’ one Sage scientist said.

People should do their own Christmas risk assessment – expert

People should do their own Christmas risk assessment – expert

Professor Linda Bauld said that meeting people indoors would not come without risks.

AA receives £218m offer to end six years of stock market pain

AA receives £218m offer to end six years of stock market pain

The breakdown group was offered 35p a share from TowerBrook Capital and Warburg Pincus.

‘Businesses to pay millions for electricity not used since March’: Co-op boss

‘Businesses to pay millions for electricity not used since March’: Co-op boss

Co-op Power said it calling on businesses to join the group in its first major recruitment drive since it was set up in 2003.

What other vaccines are being developed across the world?

What other vaccines are being developed across the world?

Despite early promising results from a number of Covid-19 vaccine trials, studies into other jab candidates continue.

What does the vaccine announcement mean for the population?

What does the vaccine announcement mean for the population?

The Government has secured 100 million doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine.

Archivists share phrasebook helping English speak to Welsh ‘peasants’

Archivists share phrasebook helping English speak to Welsh ‘peasants’

The book offers ‘useful’ phrases for English tourists including one how to instruct their Welsh mountain guides to ‘not look down’

How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?

How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?

The AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine has been shown to be up to 90% effective.

British vaccine up to 90% effective against Covid-19, data suggests

British vaccine up to 90% effective against Covid-19, data suggests

The UK has placed orders for 100 million doses of the vaccine from AstraZeneca and Oxford University.

Isolation to be avoided with repeat testing of close contacts in new scheme

Isolation to be avoided with repeat testing of close contacts in new scheme

Liverpool, which was placed in Tier 3, will trial the programme from Monday.

England’s three-tier strategy: Key questions answered

England’s three-tier strategy: Key questions answered

The plans will need to be approved by Parliament.

Vegans at higher risk of broken bones, study suggests

Vegans at higher risk of broken bones, study suggests

Vegans also had a higher risk of leg fractures and breaks at other main sites, including the arm, wrist, ribs and clavicle.

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