Boris Johnson will pledge to give millions of UK’s surplus Covid-19 vaccine jabs to poorer countries

Britain is to donate millions of surplus vaccine doses to poorer countries, Boris Johnson will announce today. The Prime Minister’s pledge could see developing nations benefit before the end of the year if the UK vaccination programme goes to plan. As Britain takes over the G7 presidency, Mr Johnson will also urge other world leaders … Read more

Boris Johnson will pledge to give millions of UK’s surplus Covid-19 vaccine jabs to poorer countries

Britain is to donate millions of surplus vaccine doses to poorer countries, Boris Johnson will announce today. The Prime Minister’s pledge could see developing nations benefit before the end of the year if the UK vaccination programme goes to plan. As Britain takes over the G7 presidency, Mr Johnson will also urge other world leaders … Read more

Keir Starmer’s big rebuild is crumbling as he falls in the polls and is accused of stealing ideas

Sir Keir Starmer called for the creation of recovery bonds in his much-anticipated relaunch speech – but suffered a fresh setback as a poll found he was less popular than Boris Johnson. The Labour leader hoped to revive his fortunes within his own party and among voters by setting out a bold vision for the country … Read more

First real-world data shows Oxford and Pfizer jabs cut TWO THIRDS of Covid cases and transmissions

The first ‘real-world’ data examining the impact of vaccines suggests the Oxford and Pfizer jabs cut two thirds of infections and transmissions. The data, which supports Britain’s policy of widening the time between doses, will show one shot of either of the vaccines will have that effect on people of all ages. Boris Johnson is expected … Read more

Keir Starmer’s big rebuild is crumbling as he falls in the polls and is accused of stealing ideas

Sir Keir Starmer called for the creation of recovery bonds in his much-anticipated relaunch speech – but suffered a fresh setback as a poll found he was less popular than Boris Johnson. The Labour leader hoped to revive his fortunes within his own party and among voters by setting out a bold vision for the country … Read more

Boris Johnson ‘wants all school pupils back in class on March 8’

Boris Johnson wants all primary and secondary school pupils to return to the classroom on March 8 but he is facing opposition from teaching unions and Matt Hancock, it was claimed today.  The Prime Minister has repeatedly said the Government will target March 8 to reopen schools across England.  But it is still unclear exactly … Read more

Boris Johnson ‘wants all school pupils back in class on March 8’

Boris Johnson wants all primary and secondary school pupils to return to the classroom on March 8 but he is facing opposition from teaching unions and Matt Hancock, it was claimed today.  The Prime Minister has repeatedly said the Government will target March 8 to reopen schools across England.  But it is still unclear exactly … Read more

Keir Starmer warns Boris Johnson against austerity and tax rises

Keir Starmer stood in front of a Union Jack backdrop today as he set out his economic vision for the future, days after being urged to undergo a ‘patriotic rebrand’ to win over lost Labour voters.  The Opposition leader warned Boris Johnson not to ‘waste the sacrifices of the last year’ with a botched rebuilding of the … Read more

Minister hints postcode lockdowns to be used when national curbs eased

Minister Helen Whately today hinted postcode lockdowns will be imposed by the Government to stop the spread of dangerous coronavirus variants when national curbs are eased.  The measures are said to be under consideration in Whitehall as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil his lockdown exit strategy on Monday next week.  Ms Whately appeared to confirm … Read more

Minister hints postcode lockdowns to be used when national curbs eased

Minister Helen Whately today hinted postcode lockdowns will be imposed by the Government to stop the spread of dangerous coronavirus variants when national curbs are eased.  The measures are said to be under consideration in Whitehall as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil his lockdown exit strategy on Monday next week.  Ms Whately appeared to confirm … Read more