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Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi today said AstraZeneca is ‘confident’ its jab prevents serious illness caused by the South African coronavirus variant after early data from a small study suggested the vaccine was less effective against the strain. Mr Zahawi said he had spoken to England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan …

A top aide to Boris Johnson is today caught up in a conflict of interest row over claims he helped broker a deal for China’s new embassy on behalf of the Government while being paid by two of the companies involved. Lord Udny-Lister helped the Foreign Office lead talks with …

Royal Mail has issued an update on weekend delays across the UK due to Covid. The company said the delays are due to staff isolating and social distancing guidelines meaning deliveries are taking longer. With areas around the UK still affected, Royal Mail released a service update for customers. The company …

Winter can be a bleak time of year if you’re a gardener as the weather remains cold and rainy. If you’re looking for things to do in the garden during the winter months, Alan has shared his top tips for tidying and clearing the garden ready for spring. Alan suggested …

Kamala stepped into the role of Vice President in Manolo Blahnik heels and purple ensemble. The eye-catching, glamorous look was a moment in history as she became the first female Vice President of the US. Katie went on: “Her trouser suits tend to be quite neutral in colour, ensuring her …

Royal Mail has issued an update on weekend delays across the UK due to Covid. The company said the delays are due to staff isolating and social distancing guidelines meaning deliveries are taking longer. With areas around the UK still affected, Royal Mail released a service update for customers. The company …

A rare 2p coin has sold for an astonishing £485 on eBay – and you may have one. Coin collectors are on the hunt and telling people to check the backs of their sofa, their pockets and their purses for the highly sought after coin. The two pence piece has …

Prince Philip (pictured at the Epsom Derby in 2009) has, with characteristic self-deprecation, invented a word for his famous habit of ‘putting one’s foot into one’s mouth’ Millions of words may have been written about his jam-packed life, but a new book by veteran Royal-watcher IAN LLOYD unearths nuggets about …

Families could pay for elderly relatives to be visited by their postman or woman and have their wellbeing checked. Royal Mail’s 120,000 frontline postal workers could also deliver prescriptions while doing their daily rounds. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has proposed the idea to the loss-making Royal Mail to “build …

Number 10 apparently considered sending Prince Edward to live in Edinburgh in a bid to save the UK amid growing support for indyref2. With growing calls for a second referendum and surging support for Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP, aides at Number 10 reportedly considered relocating the Queen’s youngest son to live …