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Treat prospect of future pandemics like defence threats – former vaccine tsar

Treat prospect of future pandemics like defence threats – former vaccine tsar

Treat prospect of future pandemics like defence threats – former vaccine tsar

24 November 2021

Dame Kate Bingham called for the Government to ensure it is better prepared for future disease outbreaks.


Risk of Covid infection in the double-vaccinated increases over time – study

Risk of Covid infection in the double-vaccinated increases over time – study

Risk of Covid infection in the double-vaccinated increases over time – study

24 November 2021

Israel was one of the first countries to roll out a large scale Covid-19 vaccination campaign, but has been battling a resurgence in infections.


Mulberry misses tourists but enjoys sales boost after lockdowns

Mulberry misses tourists but enjoys sales boost after lockdowns

Mulberry misses tourists but enjoys sales boost after lockdowns

24 November 2021

The luxury fashion brand said sales in stores recovered and strong spending in China helped offset fewer tourists heading to the UK.


Lidl pledges 4,000 new jobs by 2025

Lidl pledges 4,000 new jobs by 2025

Lidl pledges 4,000 new jobs by 2025

24 November 2021

The supermarket revealed sales jumped 7.7% during the pandemic as it set targets for 1,100 store in the UK in the next three years.


7,200 miscarriages could be prevented each year after hormone drug approved

7,200 miscarriages could be prevented each year after hormone drug approved

7,200 miscarriages could be prevented each year after hormone drug approved

24 November 2021

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has issued an update to its guidance on threatened miscarriage.


Stella Creasy urges change after being told she cannot bring baby into Commons

Stella Creasy urges change after being told she cannot bring baby into Commons

Stella Creasy urges change after being told she cannot bring baby into Commons

24 November 2021

The Rules governing the House were updated in early September.


Morning exposure to deep red light improves declining eyesight, study suggests

Morning exposure to deep red light improves declining eyesight, study suggests

Morning exposure to deep red light improves declining eyesight, study suggests

24 November 2021

Scientists say their findings mark a breakthrough for eye health and should lead to affordable home-based eye therapies.


Supermarket expects early rush for real Christmas trees as demand spikes

Supermarket expects early rush for real Christmas trees as demand spikes

Supermarket expects early rush for real Christmas trees as demand spikes

24 November 2021

Tesco supermarket says it is stocking up on longer-lasting, non-drop Christmas trees such as the Nordman fir to meet the demand.


What the papers say – November 24

What the papers say – November 24

What the papers say – November 24

24 November 2021

The papers on Wednesday focus on the legacy of Pc Andrew Harper and the latest pandemic developments.


Steve Cram hails Hexham after town named happiest place to live again

Steve Cram hails Hexham after town named happiest place to live again

Steve Cram hails Hexham after town named happiest place to live again

24 November 2021

Happiness measures in the Rightmove index include friendliness and community spirit.


Government ‘disappointed’ by French fishermen’s threats to block exports to UK

Government ‘disappointed’ by French fishermen’s threats to block exports to UK

Government ‘disappointed’ by French fishermen’s threats to block exports to UK

23 November 2021

French fishing representatives have signalled protest action within days as the row over post-Brexit fishing rights intensifies.


Former vaccine tsar accuses Government of ‘bad faith’ in cancelling Valneva deal

Former vaccine tsar accuses Government of ‘bad faith’ in cancelling Valneva deal

Former vaccine tsar accuses Government of ‘bad faith’ in cancelling Valneva deal

23 November 2021

Dame Kate Bingham criticised the decision to pull out of a deal with French pharmaceutical company Valneva which has a factory in Scotland.


People significantly affected by Insulate Britain protests urged to come forward

People significantly affected by Insulate Britain protests urged to come forward

People significantly affected by Insulate Britain protests urged to come forward

23 November 2021

Essex Police said they are looking to speak to people who missed medical appointments or work as a result of the protests.


Queen knights her chief royal physician at Windsor investiture

Queen knights her chief royal physician at Windsor investiture

Queen knights her chief royal physician at Windsor investiture

23 November 2021

Professor Sir Huw Thomas, who is Head of the Medical Household and Physician to the Queen, was made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.


Two men held as body found in search for missing Plymouth teenager

Two men held as body found in search for missing Plymouth teenager

Two men held as body found in search for missing Plymouth teenager

23 November 2021

Two men have been arrested after police found a body in the search for 18-year-old Bobbi-Anne McLeod.


Some children may not get Covid-19 jabs until February, claims Labour

Some children may not get Covid-19 jabs until February, claims Labour

Some children may not get Covid-19 jabs until February, claims Labour

23 November 2021

The party said that, at the current rate of progress, some 12-15-year-olds will not get their jabs until February 7.


Physiotherapist writes children’s book to shine light on dementia

Physiotherapist writes children’s book to shine light on dementia

Physiotherapist writes children’s book to shine light on dementia

23 November 2021

Katie Faulkner said she wants her book to show children ‘that it is OK to feel angry or upset that someone you love has been diagnosed with dementia’.


Tragic Pc’s widow wins fight for law change over emergency worker deaths

Tragic Pc’s widow wins fight for law change over emergency worker deaths

Tragic Pc’s widow wins fight for law change over emergency worker deaths

23 November 2021

Harper’s Law will mean that offenders who kill an emergency services worker while committing crime will face a life sentence.


UC changes introduced that could make some working claimants £1,000 better off

UC changes introduced that could make some working claimants £1,000 better off

UC changes introduced that could make some working claimants £1,000 better off

23 November 2021

The Chancellor announced at the Budget that the taper rate would be cut and the work allowance increased.


Selective English universities ‘worst for social mobility’- IFS report

Selective English universities ‘worst for social mobility’- IFS report

Selective English universities ‘worst for social mobility’- IFS report

23 November 2021

Russell Group institutions admit ‘very few’ students eligible for free school meals, report suggests.


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