Get US on travel ‘green list’ from 17 May, say aviation bosses April 6, 2021 The bosses of some of the UK’s biggest aviation firms have called for the government to make sure that the US is on the “green list” for international travel from 17 May. Speaking at a press conference this morning, British Airways chief exec Sean Doyle, along with Shai Weiss and John Holland-Kaye, his counterparts at [...]
Nadhim Zahawi refuses to rule out vaccine passports for pubs later in the year April 6, 2021 The vaccines deployment minister has refused to rule out introducing Covid jab certifications for indoor pints later in the year, despite admitting they raise “difficult ethical problems”. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Nadhim Zahawi insisted that there would be no vaccine passport requirements when pubs reopen their doors for outdoor service on Monday. [...]
World’s first 20-second Covid test centre opens in the City April 6, 2021 The world’s first 20-second Covid test centre has opened in the City today as employers begin luring workers back to the office after months of home working. Instant Covid Tests London (ICTL), which opened its doors this morning at The Brewery events space in the City of London, users holographic imaging and AI to deliver [...]
UK medicines regulator ‘may restrict Astrazeneca vaccine for younger people’ April 6, 2021 The UK’s medicines regulator is considering a proposal to restrict the use of the Astrazeneca vaccine in younger people over concerns about extremely rare blood clots, according to reports. “Two senior sources have told this programme that while the data is still unclear there are growing arguments to justify offering younger people — below the [...]
Mid-sized firms set for investment and hiring spree as UK exits lockdown April 5, 2021 Mid-sized firms set to splurge on investment and new hires as UK exits lockdown
Boris Johnson warns England to not book summer holidays abroad yet as traffic light system confirmed April 5, 2021 Boris Johnson warns England to not book summer holidays abroad yet as traffic light system confirmed
Gender divide: a post-Covid recovery must address pandemic inequalities April 5, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all. However, it’s clear women across the UK have faced particular challenges over the past year. From key workers, the majority of whom are female, to mothers supporting their children with home learning – often combined with working from home – women have shown incredible resilience; but at what [...]
Vaccine passports to be used as event trials begin April 4, 2021 The FA Cup final will be one of a host of trial events that could mean nightclubs, sports stadia and theatres are open in time for the summer. Covid-19 vaccination certificates will be used at some of the events, including the Wembley showpiece, as crowds return. Read more: Covid passports slammed by host of MPs [...]
Millennials to receive ‘jab and go’ Covid vaccine from July April 3, 2021 Millennials could receive a single-dose vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson from July in a bid to speed up the UK’s immunisation programme, according to reports. Ministers hope the one-shot vaccine, produced by J&J subsidiary Janssen, can be used to roll out “jab and go” plans for young adults, the Daily Telegraph reported. The Janssen [...]
UK reports seven blood clot deaths after Astrazeneca vaccine April 3, 2021 Seven people in the UK have died from blood clots after taking Astrazeneca’s Covid vaccine, Britain’s medicines regulator has confirmed. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said it received reports of 30 unusual blood clotting events among patients who have received the Astrazeneca jab, of which seven have died. It is still unclear [...]