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UK foreign sec says Covid vaccine passports ‘under consideration’ just days after vaccine minister calls idea ‘discriminatory’

Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021By Editor

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab revealed that domestic Covid-19 vaccine passports – which would allow only vaccinated Brits to enter shops and other establishments – haven’t been ruled out, despite their controversial nature. … Read More >UK foreign sec says Covid vaccine passports ‘under consideration’ just days after vaccine minister calls idea ‘discriminatory’

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Heathrow warns of ‘significant gaps’ in UK govt hotel quarantine plan, two days before launch of new border restrictions

Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021By Editor

Britain’s busiest airport has said that a quarantine plan for arrivals from Covid-19 hotspot countries is still not ready, two days before its launch. The government has failed to provide “necessary reassurances,” it added. … Read More >Heathrow warns of ‘significant gaps’ in UK govt hotel quarantine plan, two days before launch of new border restrictions

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BBC ‘disappointed’ with Chinese ban, insists it reports stories ‘fairly’

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

The BBC has expressed its disappointment over the removal of its international World News channel from the air in China, while the UK’s foreign secretary blasted the move as an “unacceptable curtailing of media freedom.” … Read More >BBC ‘disappointed’ with Chinese ban, insists it reports stories ‘fairly’

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So, how’s Covid-19 been for you? Not great, with over 40% of Brits in poor health or struggling financially, UK regulator says

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

While half of the population has remained largely unaffected, a significant part has been hit hard by the pandemic, with many people forced to resort to food banks, a survey by the UK’s financial regulator has revealed. … Read More >So, how’s Covid-19 been for you? Not great, with over 40% of Brits in poor health or struggling financially, UK regulator says

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WHO official thanks Britain for taking risk with ‘first dose first’ vaccination, calls on it to share its stockpile with needy

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

The WHO’s Covid-19 envoy has praised ‘brave’ Britain for trying an experimental vaccination regimen and proving its viability. The UK should think about sharing some of its stocks with poorer nations soon, he also suggested. … Read More >WHO official thanks Britain for taking risk with ‘first dose first’ vaccination, calls on it to share its stockpile with needy

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‘It would be discriminatory’: UK vaccine minister says government is NOT planning Covid vaccine passport

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

Covid-19 Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi denied claims that the UK government is planning to introduce a “vaccine passport” detailing which Brits have been vaccinated and which haven’t, calling the idea “discriminatory.” … Read More >‘It would be discriminatory’: UK vaccine minister says government is NOT planning Covid vaccine passport

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Tony Blair urges UK govt to use G7 presidency to implement ‘inevitable’ global Covid-19 vaccine passport

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021By Editor

Tony Blair has called on the British government to lead the way in the creation of a global ID that shows Covid-19 vaccine and disease status, arguing that the development of such a passport was inevitable. … Read More >Tony Blair urges UK govt to use G7 presidency to implement ‘inevitable’ global Covid-19 vaccine passport

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Far too early to think about summer holidays, says UK minister, as PM to rule on quarantine hotels

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

The UK’s vaccine minister has warned Britons against making summer holiday plans just yet, despite the progress made in the Covid-19 inoculation programme, adding that caution is needed with regard to new variants. … Read More >Far too early to think about summer holidays, says UK minister, as PM to rule on quarantine hotels

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London to ‘look at’ easing some Covid-19 restrictions in mid-February, Boris Johnson says

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021By Editor

British PM Boris Johnson has promised to “look at” easing some existing coronavirus restrictions by mid-February, upon reviewing the vaccination rates and reassessing the Covid-19 crisis. … Read More >London to ‘look at’ easing some Covid-19 restrictions in mid-February, Boris Johnson says

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Men in low-skilled jobs more likely to die from Covid-19 in England & Wales, new govt data reveals

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021By Editor

Men in low-skilled jobs had the highest rate of death from Covid-19 in England and Wales among working age people between March and December 2020, according to new data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS). … Read More >Men in low-skilled jobs more likely to die from Covid-19 in England & Wales, new govt data reveals