New UK challenge trial studies if people can catch coronavirus again
British scientists today (Monday 19 April) launched a trial which will deliberately expose participants who have already had COVID-19 to the coronavirus again to examine immune responses and see if…
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Low-deposit mortgage scheme launches today
A new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers or current homeowners secure a mortgage with just a 5% deposit. 95% mortgage guarantee launches today and will be available…
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Only eight countries predicted to be included on green travel list from next month
Only eight countries predicted to be included on green travel list from next month It has been predicted that only eight countries will feature on the green travel list when…
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Fans return to Wembley for coronavirus events trial
Fans return to Wembley for coronavirus events trial Thousands of fans are to return to Wembley Stadium today for the first time in over a year as part of a…
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Prince Philip’s funeral through sombre pictures
Union flags flying over the royal palaces and Number 10 have been raised from half mast to mark the end of the period of national mourning for Prince Philip. Video…
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Pregnant women “should be offered Covid vaccine”
Pregnant women “should be offered Covid vaccine” The UK’s vaccine advisors have said that pregnant women should have the vaccine alongside other people in their age group. Previously, only pregnant…
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Labour pledges to reverse cuts to armed forces
Parliament returns after the Easter break and one of the first major debates on the timetable is the government’s proposed cuts to the armed forces, which were announced earlier this…
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England’s R number has dropped according to latest data
England’s R number has dropped slightly to between 0.7 and 1 – while the average level of coronavirus infection has fallen sharply across the UK, according to the latest data.…
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UK cancer patients more likely to die following COVID-19 than European patients
Cancer patients from the UK were 1.5 times more likely to die following a diagnosis with COVID-19 than cancer patients from European countries. This is the finding of a study…
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Prince Philip: Funeral arrangements confirmed
Duke of Edinburg’s four children to walk alongside coffin at funeral. A Palace spokesman said the plans for Prince Philip’s funeral have been modified to take into account current public…
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