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Single Pfizer vaccine dose is highly protective after 21 days – study

Single Pfizer vaccine dose is highly protective after 21 days – study

Researchers at the University of East Anglia found the vaccine becomes 90% effective after three weeks.

Johnson warns he could override Brexit deal on Northern Ireland

Johnson warns he could override Brexit deal on Northern Ireland

European Commission vice-president is to travel to London for talks amid deepening row between UK and Brussels

PM sticks to ‘prudent’ school reopening date despite pressure from MPs

PM sticks to ‘prudent’ school reopening date despite pressure from MPs

Boris Johnson has said the Government will take a ‘cautious’ approach to education in England, and will not try to match Scotland’s timetable.

Sir Kevan Collins appointed as education recovery tsar to help pupils catch up

Sir Kevan Collins appointed as education recovery tsar to help pupils catch up

It comes after Boris Johnson confirmed that schools in England will remain closed until at least March 8.

EU’s Sefcovic to travel to London to discuss post-Brexit trade issues

EU’s Sefcovic to travel to London to discuss post-Brexit trade issues

Leaders from the EU, UK and Northern Ireland held virtual talks about the Northern Ireland Protocol on Wednesday.

Vaccinating adult population by August is very optimistic – Chris Whitty

Vaccinating adult population by August is very optimistic – Chris Whitty

England’s chief medical officer described the vaccine rollout as ‘extraordinarily fast’.

Belfast residents gather by mural portrait to applaud Captain Sir Tom Moore

Belfast residents gather by mural portrait to applaud Captain Sir Tom Moore

People of all ages met in the rain-soaked streets to remember the veteran fundraiser.

Covid-19 positivity rate drops 50% in healthcare workers after first jab – study

Covid-19 positivity rate drops 50% in healthcare workers after first jab – study

Tim Spector, who is leading the Zoe Covid Symptom Study UK Infection Survey from King’s College London, called the findings ‘fantastic news’.

In Pictures: Country comes together to clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore

In Pictures: Country comes together to clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore

The charity fundraiser, who captured the hearts of the nation, died aged 100 on Tuesday.

Johnson appeals for caution over care home visits

Johnson appeals for caution over care home visits

The JCHR has presented draft regulations to Health Secretary Matt Hancock and urged him to make these into law immediately.

Captain Tom’s NHS carers join national clap

Captain Tom’s NHS carers join national clap

The charity fundraiser raised more than £32 million for the NHS during the first Covid-19 lockdown.

UK ‘past the peak’ in cases, hospital admissions and deaths

UK ‘past the peak’ in cases, hospital admissions and deaths

But Boris Johnson warned that the level of infection is still ‘forbiddingly high’.

Belfast murder victim was targeted as he sat in his car

Belfast murder victim was targeted as he sat in his car

Police are examining dissident republicans as one line of inquiry.

Starmer admits mistake over Commons clash with Prime Minister

Starmer admits mistake over Commons clash with Prime Minister

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of talking “complete nonsense” but later admitted he misheard the claim made by the PM.

Prof Whitty hopes heckler becomes ‘model citizen’ like Captain Sir Tom Moore

Prof Whitty hopes heckler becomes ‘model citizen’ like Captain Sir Tom Moore

Footage of a verbal attack on Prof Whitty was branded ‘unacceptable’ and ‘pathetic’ after appearing on social media.

Terrorist sues MoJ over ‘unlawful’ changes to licence after London Bridge attack

Terrorist sues MoJ over ‘unlawful’ changes to licence after London Bridge attack

Omar Latif, 36, who was jailed alongside Usman Khan in 2012, claims additional licence conditions imposed after the London Bridge attack are unlawful.

Fewer seeking care for potential cancer symptoms

Fewer seeking care for potential cancer symptoms

People should not ignore worrying symptoms, despite the pandemic, the Health Secretary has said.

National clap honours memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore

National clap honours memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore

People across the country took part in the tribute to the 100-year-old veteran on Wednesday evening.

No need to fix human rights laws – former Supreme Court president

No need to fix human rights laws – former Supreme Court president

Baroness Hale was speaking to MPs and peers.

Conservative MPs laud post-Brexit ‘return of the booze cruise’

Conservative MPs laud post-Brexit ‘return of the booze cruise’

VAT-free shopping for international travellers is coming to an end.

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