Coronavirus Scotland: Students could be stuck in halls at Christmas

Scottish students face a ‘realistic possibility’ that they may not be allowed to return home over Christmas if coronavirus is not ‘contained’ , Scotland’s Education Secretary has warned.  John Swinney said there is a ‘realistic possibility’ that university students could be asked to stay in halls or other university accommodation at Christmas – but stressed the … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: Do the right thing on free school meals… and see off Labour 

Are the Tories again the ‘nasty party’, as critics of the Government’s refusal to extend provision for free school lunches over this week’s half-term and the Christmas holidays contend? Or is No 10 being perfectly reasonable, having provided extra welfare giveaways during the pandemic of some £9billion?  Are the Tories being wrongly depicted as mean-minded … Read more

STEPHEN GLOVER: Do the right thing on free school meals… and see off Labour 

Are the Tories again the ‘nasty party’, as critics of the Government’s refusal to extend provision for free school lunches over this week’s half-term and the Christmas holidays contend? Or is No 10 being perfectly reasonable, having provided extra welfare giveaways during the pandemic of some £9billion?  Are the Tories being wrongly depicted as mean-minded … Read more

12-minute Covid test expected to be available at Boots within weeks 

Boots is launching a coronavirus testing service with results in just 12 minutes. The high-speed test has proved 97 per cent accurate in trials and should be available within a fortnight. But the chain is also offering a 48-hour service from today and hopes 200 branches will offer tests by Christmas. Chief executive Sebastian James … Read more

12-minute Covid test expected to be available at Boots within weeks 

Boots is launching a coronavirus testing service with results in just 12 minutes. The high-speed test has proved 97 per cent accurate in trials and should be available within a fortnight. But the chain is also offering a 48-hour service from today and hopes 200 branches will have both tests by Christmas. Chief executive Sebastian … Read more

‘Safe and effective’ Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by the end of November

 A ‘safe and effective,’ Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by the end of November according to senior Trump adviser Dr Anthony Fauci as the UK Government accelerates its own timetable for a mass roll-out of the jab for NHS workers to ensure they’re treated before Christmas.  An email sent by an NHS Trust chief revealed … Read more

‘Safe and effective’ Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by the end of November

 A ‘safe and effective,’ Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by the end of November according to senior Trump adviser Dr Anthony Fauci as the UK Government accelerates its own timetable for a mass roll-out of the jab for NHS workers to ensure they’re treated before Christmas.  An email sent by an NHS Trust chief revealed … Read more