Blips in Covid vaccine supply will vanish now manufacturing ‘bumps’ have been ironed out, pharmaceutical experts say Pharmaceutical bosses claim jab manufacturers have ironed out their processes Ministers blamed drops in the vaccine rollout across the UK on ‘lumpy supply’ Supply of the vaccine is expected to be more steady with more regular batches By … Read more
European drug chiefs today approved Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine — but the continent may face delivery delays because of a supply shortage at the company. Regulators at the European Medicines Agency have green-lighted the jab – the first to only require a single dose – for use on over-18s in the general public. It … Read more
Donald Trump has found himself being praised for his part in the roll-out of the coronavirus vaccine from an unexpected quarter – before then characteristically doubling down and hailing his own contribution. As Joe Biden revels in the rapid pace of the roll-out that is set to deliver its 100millionth dose in the coming days, even the … Read more
Italy and Norway have joined Denmark and a host of other European countries in halting their use of AstraZeneca jabs amid fears they cause blood clots. Eight EU countries have now announced they will stop using the jab over blood clot fears after a nurse in Austria died from a clot shortly after taking it. … Read more
Record high 44% of NHS staff say they have been sick with stress during the Covid pandemic, annual health workers’ survey finds Stress was higher in NHS workers but fewer said they wanted to quit the NHS Health workers embroiled in a row with Government over pay rise in new budget Fewer people said they … Read more
Mexico is on the brink of legalizing cannabis after lawmakers voted to permit recreational use in a step towards curbing the power of the country’s drug cartels and the narcotics-related violence that claims thousands of lives a year. The legislation backed by Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador looks almost certain to be approved after … Read more
Boris Johnson was today accused of funding ‘expensive government propaganda’ after unveiling a dramatic trailer for a 30-minute film entitled ‘A Beacon of Hope: The UK Vaccine Story’. Slickly-produced and set to dramatic music, the 50-second preview clip features interviews with government scientific advisers including Jonathan Van-Tam, Sir Patrick Vallance and Chris Whitty. Critics accused Number … Read more
Ambulance delays are forcing heart attack patients to wait up to three hours for treatment, NHS watchdog says Long waits are risking the lives and recoveries of those suffering heart attacks Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch found 1 in 10 patients waiting 3 hours Some patients are being sent paramedic cars in place of ambulance By Kate … Read more
Fresh blow for embattled Nicola Sturgeon as ANOTHER poll shows her Scots independence drive is stalling with 51% wanting to stay in the UK A series of polls have found majority of Scots support staying in United Kingdom Major setback for Nicola Sturgeon as she pushes for a re-run of 2014 referendum Large proportion do … Read more
An impassioned Prince William today publicly hit back against Harry and Meghan’s racism claims, insisting, ‘We’re very much not a racist family’. The Duke of Cambridge is the first royal to personally respond to the allegation during his first royal engagement since the Oprah interview, as he also revealed that he has not spoken to his brother … Read more