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Prince William praised for promoting Covid vaccine after other royals showed ‘resistance’

Prince William recalls ‘seeing death’ as an air ambulance pilot William spoke about his grandparents after being told medics have witnessed “vaccine hesitancy” among some communities during the jab rollout. And the future king stressed the importance of all members of society taking up the vaccine when offered it, during a video chat with NHS staff and volunteers. The duke also hailed […]

Another 671 die with Covid as 38,598 test positive

Another 671 people have died with Covid-19 in the UK, bringing the overall death toll to 89,261. Today’s death toll, which includes fatalities recorded across all settings in hospitals, care homes and the wider community, is significantly lower than yesterday’s 1,295. However, figures published on a Sunday are lower due to a lag in recording […]

Another 671 die with Covid as 38,598 test positive

Another 671 people have died with Covid-19 in the UK, bringing the overall death toll to 89,261. Today’s death toll, which includes fatalities recorded across all settings in hospitals, care homes and the wider community, is significantly lower than yesterday’s 1,295. However, figures published on a Sunday are lower due to a lag in recording […]

Over-70s and extremely vulnerable to get vaccine invites this week

Over 70s and clinically extremely vulnerable people will start receiving invitations for their coronavirus vaccines this week.  This ‘significant milestone’ means the Government’s vaccination programme has moved on to begin vaccinating the next two priority groups, with more than 3.8 million people having already received their first does of their vaccine.  Over-80s, care home residents […]

Boris Johnson takes mini-me son Wilfred for stroll in his buggy

Boris Johnson has been spotted stepping out for a stroll with youngest son Wilfred, despite urging Brits to stay at home this weekend. The Prime Minister wore a bright red beanie bearing the Welsh flag as he climbed out of a car and placed Wilfred into a pushchair. It is believed he took the eight-month-old […]

Family shopping trips to supermarkets 'could be banned' under new rules

Families may be banned from doing their food shopping together, as part of new plans to curb the spread of Covid-19. Under tougher plans reportedly being considered by ministers, supermarkets could be encouraged to implement a ‘shop alone’ policy amid concerns that trips to the local store are being seen as a family ‘outings’. Supermarket […]

Prince Philip’s ‘fury’ at Meghan and Harry’s breakaway as Megxit review scrapped

Prince Philip: Expert reveals ‘disappointment’ on wedding day Philip was not present for the now infamous Sandringham Summit, where senior members of the Royal Family hashed out the details of Meghan and Harry’s breakaway from the Firm. As plans were drawn up last January, the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William agreed to reconvene with […]

More than half of over-80s have received Covid vaccine

More than half of Britain’s over-80s have now been given a coronavirus vaccine, the Health Secretary has confirmed. Matt Hancock tweeted: ‘I’m delighted that over half of all over-80s have been vaccinated.’ The latest government data shows that some 3,559,179 people had been given a first jab, with 447,261 also receiving a second dose, as […]