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Government Hits Vaccination Target As PM Praises "Precious Protection" Offered By Jabs
All adults over 50, the clinically vulnerable and health and social care workers have now been offered a life-saving Covid-19 jab, as the government prepares to move into the next phase of the Covid-19 vaccination programme. The target was reached ahead of schedule, with the government having pledged to offer a…
Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 Variants Identified In UK - 16 April 2021
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in UK. Public Health England (PHE) releases weekly updates on the number of confirmed new cases of variants of concern and variants under investigation identified in the UK. The dominant variant continues to be VOC-20DEC-01 (B.1.1.7) and PHE will continue to monitor all variants closely. The…
9:04 AM 16th April 2021
Give Safely To Registered Charities This Ramadan
As Muslims enter the month of Ramadan, the Charity Commission is encouraging donors to take simple steps to ensure their donations reach the intended cause. Ramadan is a time of huge generosity among British Muslims, with the Muslim Charities Forum estimating that, in previous years, UK donors have given over £130…
9:39 AM 13th April 2021
Weekly National Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Reports Published - 15 April 2021
The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity decreased in week 14 of 2021. Case rates have fallen across all age groups. Case rates continue to be highest in those aged 10 to 19, with a case rate…
10:03 PM 15th April 2021
Russia: Foreign Office Summons Russian Ambassador
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador over the United Kingdom’s deep concern at a pattern of malign activity, including cyber intrusions, interference in democratic processes, and the build-up of military forces near the Ukrainian border and in illegally-annexed Crimea. A FCDO Spokesperson said: …
8:07 PM 15th April 2021
Textile Partnership Embroiders Mask Optimism
Artisan workwear specialist The Stitch Society has teamed up with embroidery artist Modern Floss to offer embroidery kits for creative individuals to personalise their own facemask and make it unique to them. Based in Salts Mill at Saltaire, Charlotte Meek’s firm The Stitch Society was ahead of the curve last year…
4:23 PM 15th April 2021
Remaining University Students To Return To Campus From Step 3 Of The Roadmap, No Earlier Than 17 May
All students to return to in-person teaching from Step 3 of the Government’s roadmap, no earlier than 17 May New home testing kits provided to students to increase testing uptake and help limit virus transmission All university students who have not yet returned to…
5:11 PM 13th April 2021
Help Us ‘Ease’ Into The New Normal
Dear Editor With lockdown restrictions easing, there is an understandable buzz of excitement in the air as people head outside to see loved ones and enjoy the warmer weather. But we are hearing from many blind and partially sighted people who are anxious about public spaces becoming busier and have lost…
10:10 AM 13th April 2021
The Prime Minister's Tribute To His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh: 12 April 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement in the House of Commons. Mr Speaker, I beg to move: That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty expressing the deepest sympathies of this House on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the heartfelt thanks of…
4:53 PM 12th April 2021
One Minute National Silence To Mark The Death Of HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh
National silence to take place on Saturday 17th April. To mark the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on 9th April 2021, there will be a national one minute silence at 15:00 on Saturday 17th April. To pay our respects to His Royal Highness this silence will be observed…
8:32 AM 11th April 2021
Visas Extended For Thousands Of Frontline Health And Care Workers
Thousands of crucial frontline health workers and their dependents will be granted free visa extensions, Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced. Free one-year visa extensions will be automatically granted to eligible overseas health and care workers whose visas were due to expire before 1 October 2021. Since starting the free extensions last…
10:29 AM 10th April 2021
Prime Minister's Statement On The Death Of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's statement on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99. Prince Philip…
2:23 PM 9th April 2021
Death Of His Royal Highness The Duke Of Edinburgh
Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings. It is with great regret that we note the announcement today, Friday 9 April 2021 from Buckingham Palace of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. All official flags, including the Union Flag, are to be half-masted on all UK government buildings…
2:17 PM 9th April 2021
New Campaign Urges Public To Get Tested Twice A Week
Public will be urged to take the ‘next step safely’ and start regular testing, as part of new campaign across TV, print, outdoor and digital media Assets will be made available to workplaces and community spaces to encourage a new testing habit w80[From today…
10:36 AM 9th April 2021
Weekly National Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Reports Published - 8 April 2021
National influenza and COVID-19 report, monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity decreased in week 13 of 2021. Case rates have fallen across all age groups. Case…
2:20 PM 8th April 2021
New Rules Mean Shops Can Be Converted Into Homes Without A Planning Application
Andrew Palmer
Politics and Business Editor
Photo by Gary Butterfield on Unsplash
The government’s newly announced plans to revitalise highstreets by allowing commercial premises to be converted into homes, without a full planning application, is a major gamble according to leading independent property firm, Adair Paxton. The new planning laws, announced by Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick at the end of March, allow commercial…
2:07 PM 8th April 2021
WHO Urges Countries To Build A Fairer, Healthier World Post-covid-19
COVID-19 has unfairly impacted some people more harshly than others, exacerbating existing inequities in health and welfare within and between countries. w80[For World Health Day, 7 April 2021, WHO is therefore issuing five calls for urgent action to improve health for all people.] Within countries, illness and death from COVID-19 have…
8:06 AM 7th April 2021
Global Leaders Unite In Urgent Call For International Pandemic Treaty
25 heads of government and international agencies come together in extraordinary joint call New treaty would signal high-level political action needed to protect the world from future health crises The international community should work together “towards a new international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response” to build a…
8:38 PM 6th April 2021
PM Call With President Zelenskyy: 5 April 2021
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this evening. They discussed the UK’s significant concerns about the recent Russian military activity on Ukraine’s border and in illegally-annexed Crimea. The Prime Minister reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He expressed his solidarity with President Zelenskyy’s…
8:21 AM 6th April 2021
PM Statement At Coronavirus Press Conference: 5 April 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good afternoon, I hope you’re all continuing to enjoy the Easter break, and I know that over this weekend millions of people have been able to see loved ones for the first time in months. And I want to thank you…
7:42 PM 5th April 2021
Twice Weekly Rapid Testing To Be Available To Everyone In England
Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from 9 April, the Government has announced. In a significant step forward, which paves the way for businesses and society reopening, anyone will be able to access free, rapid lateral flow tests (LFDs) for themselves and their families…
7:56 AM 5th April 2021
5 Million People In The UK Receive Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
More than 5 million people in the UK receive their second dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine Nearly 1 in 10 UK adults have now received both doses Government urges people to take up their second doses as soon as…
8:05 AM 4th April 2021
Easter Traditions: Let’s Celebrate Easter Sunday!
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Christians celebrate Holy Week and Easter to mark the most significant event in human history: the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event is recorded in the New Testament and happened on the third day after Jesus was crucified by the Romans at Calvary, on the day we…
3:00 AM 4th April 2021
Two Visitors Allowed In Care Homes To Reunite With Loved Ones
Care home residents to be allowed a second regular visitor indoors to reunite families and friends Babies and toddlers will also be able to accompany visitors, allowing grandparents to meet grandchildren Visitors can hold hands, with tests required before entry and PPE  Care home residents in England will be…
11:22 AM 3rd April 2021
Public Urged To ‘GIVE SEALS SPACE’
A campaign has been launched by the Seal Alliance and government to help protect seals from human disturbance ahead of Easter weekend. The Seal Alliance has launched a new government-backed campaign to ‘Give Seals Space’ and reduce the shocking impact that human disturbance can have on these vulnerable marine mammals. As the…
11:33 AM 2nd April 2021
Opinion
'Wor Jackie and the People's Dreaming
Steve Whitaker
Literary Editor
Jack Charlton in 1969
Watching the excellent, and in places deeply affecting, biopic of Jack Charlton last night on BBC2, I was struck, particularly, by a comment made by a contributor. One of the reasons, he said, for the continuing affection that the people of Ireland feel for their national team’s former manager, has…
7:26 AM 2nd April 2021
National Living Wage Extended To Younger Workers
The age threshold for the National Living Wage changes from 25 to 23 as the rate increases on 1 April. The National Living Wage (NLW) will increase on Thursday 1 April to £8.91, giving a real-terms pay rise to millions of workers. At the same time, the age threshold for…
9:51 AM 1st April 2021
New Countryside Code Launched To Help People Enjoy The Outdoors
Page from The Countryside Code 1951 Thelwell - credit Natural England
A new refreshed Countryside Code has been published, 70 years since the first booklet was published in 1951 The Code allows people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits that nature offers, while giving it the respect it deserves A new, refreshed Countryside Code has…
7:12 AM 1st April 2021
April Fools' Day 2021
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
April Fools' Day is classed as one of the most light-hearted days in the calendar year. It has been celebrated by different cultures for several centuries, but its exact origin remains a mystery. The day really isn’t funny for the person who gets fooled and also it encourages people to tell…
12:01 AM 1st April 2021
MPs Receive Nature ‘News From The Future’ On April Fool’s Day
Environment, conservation, animal welfare and access charities challenge Government to set a State of Nature target to make the hopeful headlines come true This April Fool’s Day 65 nature charities have joined together to remind MPs that the State of Nature is no joke. They have sent every MP in England…
12:01 AM 1st April 2021
Guidance If You Are Visiting The Coast From 29 March
When visiting the coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to the guidance for your area. In England, some of the rules on what you can and cannot do changed on 29 March. However, many restrictions remain in place. You can meet up outdoors with friends…
8:36 PM 29th March 2021
Public Reminded They Must Meet Outside
The public are being reminded they must stay outside when meeting others as part of the next step of easing Covid restrictions in a new film released today narrated by GP Dr Hilary Jones MBE. From today, groups of 6 people, or 2 households, are allowed to meet outside …
8:02 AM 29th March 2021
30 Million People In UK Receive First Dose Of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine
More than 33 million jabs administered overall as drive to vaccinate people with second doses accelerates Over 95% of people aged 60 and over have been vaccinated with first dose in England Everyone over 50 or those who are clinically…
8:59 PM 28th March 2021
Mental Health Recovery Plan Backed By £500 Million
The government's mental health recovery action plan will support hundreds of thousands of people with mental health issues. People with mental health difficulties, ranging from severe mental illnesses such as bipolar and schizophrenia, to those with more common mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, will benefit from expanded mental health…
10:27 AM 27th March 2021
Spring Forward Into British Summer Time
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Once again it is that time of year when this weekend in the UK the country enters British Summer Time (BST) We put our clocks forward at 1am on Sunday and the bad news is that we lose an hour of sleep. We then stay under BST until the last Sunday…
7:00 AM 27th March 2021
PM Call With President Biden: 26 March 2021
The Prime Minister spoke to President Joe Biden this afternoon. The leaders discussed the fight against coronavirus and updated each other on their countries’ vaccine rollouts. The Prime Minister stressed that global access to vaccines will be key to defeating the pandemic. The Prime Minister and President agreed that combatting climate change…
9:55 PM 26th March 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Have Prevented Thousands Of Deaths In Older Adults, New Data Shows
Public Health England (PHE) analysis indicates that the COVID-19 vaccination programme prevented 6,100 deaths in those aged 70 and older in England up to the end of February. From 8 December 2020 to the end of January 2021, over 4 million vaccine doses were given to adults aged 70 and over.…
5:06 PM 25th March 2021
The Clock Is Ticking - It's Time To End TB
World Tuberculosis Day is today 24 March. The theme of World TB Day 2021 - ‘The Clock is Ticking’ –conveys the sense that the world is running out of time to act on the commitments to end TB made by global leaders. This is especially critical in the context of the…
3:01 PM 24th March 2021
RAF Jets Pay Tribute To Donald Campbell On The Anniversary Of His Birth
RAF Hawks fly past as Gina Campbell, with her partner Brian Eastham, lays a wreath at Coniston water. Photos credit Sgt Peter Devine RAF Photographer (MOD Crown Copyright.)
Two RAF Hawks from IV(AC) Squadron based at RAF Valley in Anglesey, dipped their wings in salute today to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of speed legend Donald Campbell CBE , and to pay respect to his daughter Gina who laid flowers on Coniston Water as they roared…
6:03 PM 23rd March 2021
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