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Will every person over 50 get a flu jab on the NHS this winter?

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Every Briton over 50 could be offered a free flu jab this winter as Ministers ‘consider all options’ to avoid a double-whammy scenario of a bad flu season and a second wave of Covid-19. ‘It’s still under discussion and will depend on vaccine stocks, but it makes sense to extend the programme if it’s possible,’ … Read more

England records 13 more hospital deaths to Covid – but full figures won’t be released for first time

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Thirteen people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England today, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths in hospitals to 29,173. NHS England said this afternoon the patients were aged between 46 and 96 years old and all had known underlying health conditions.  But full figures will not be published today for … Read more

How green is your fake lawn? Sales soared during lockdown but critics say they’re bad for wildlife

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Nicola Daniels has spent — as many of us have during lockdown — a lot of time in her garden.  The 32-year-old NHS physiotherapist has two sons, Zac, aged seven and Finn, three.  ‘We were enjoying the outdoor space, but the state of our lawn was driving me insane,’ she says. Nicola’s lawn, laid by … Read more

Roman Kemp puts on a brave face as he is spotted for the first time after splitting from girlfriend

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Roman Kemp has been spotted for the first time since he split from his neuroscientist girlfriend Anne-Sophie Flury. The radio presenter, 27, confirmed the break-up on Wednesday after three years together. The star donned an NHS Nike hoodie as he left the Capital studios after his breakfast show. Heartbreak: Roman Kemp put on a brave … Read more

So where were Sir Patrick Vallance and Chris Whitty?

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Signs of a rift between Boris Johnson and his top scientific advisers deepened today after they failed to attend the PM’s latest announcement on lockdown easing.  Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty were notable absentees from this morning’s briefing from Downing Street  The SAGE experts have become familiar … Read more

So where were Sir Patrick Vallance and Chris Whitty?

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So where were Sir Patrick Vallance and Chris Whitty? No10 scientific advisers are notably absent as Boris Johnson gives latest Covid address – hours after SAGE chief snubbed PM’s return-to-work plea The experts have become familiar faces at Number 10 podium during the crisis  Instead, Mr Johnson was joined by NHS test and trace chief … Read more

Number of gambling addicts who feel suicidal has quadrupled during coronavirus lockdown

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Number of gambling addicts who feel suicidal has quadrupled during coronavirus lockdown, charity reveals Charity has seen five-fold increase in referrals for treatment to severe gambling addiction MPs fear isolation and boredom of lockdown would fuel gambling addiction Number of addicts telling charity helpline they feel suicidal has quadrupled  Gordon Moody Association said it now … Read more

PM to unveil plan to get Britain back to near-normal after coronavirus crisis

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Boris Johnson is on a collision course with his scientists as he prepares to unveil a nine-month plan to get Britain back to near-normal. In a major intervention tomorrow, the Prime Minister will set out his vision for reviving the economy while living with the menace of coronavirus. The plan includes a £3 billion fund … Read more

PM to unveil plan to get Britain back to near-normal after coronavirus crisis

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Boris Johnson is on a collision course with his scientists as he prepares to unveil a nine-month plan to get Britain back to near-normal. In a major intervention tomorrow, the Prime Minister will set out his vision for reviving the economy while living with the menace of coronavirus. The plan includes a £3 billion fund … Read more