The UK is set to become the first country in the world to deliberately infect healthy volunteers with the coronavirus, the Government confirmed today. Up to 90 volunteers under the age of 30 will receive a dose of an experimental nasal vaccine, before being infected with Covid-19 in the challenge …
Read More »Coronavirus UK: Manchester may be FORCED into lockdown at midday
Ministers have given Manchester leaders until 12pm today to reach an agreement on the city entering Tier 3 coronavirus lockdown, and say the government will ‘intervene’ if local leaders do not agree to impose the economy-crippling restrictions by the deadline. Up to 10 million people now face living under the …
Read More »Royal Australian Mint releases AC/DC coins
That’s mint! See the special edition AC/DC coins issued to celebrate legendary rock band’s best albums The Royal Australian Mint has released AC/DC coins to mark album anniversaries There are six coin tributes, a seven coin set and a silver frosted uncirculated coin The coins represent six of the rock …
Read More »Christmas jobs in Glasgow: the businesses looking for seasonal staff to fill festive roles
As much as we try to deny it, Christmas is just around the corner. With less than 70 days to go, it’s unlikely that the big event will look anything like what we’ve become accustomed to. But if there’s one thing that coronavirus can’t stop, it’s Scots doing their Christmas …
Read More »Row between Westminster and Manchester continues amid confusion over talks
Royal Mail is targeting a contract worth almost £800m to spearhead mass … Here's a quick overview of the major UK developments you should be … Source link
Read More »‘Significant concern’ over 165 dog attacks in borough with 28 euthanised in 12 months – Armagh I
An injured dog treated by an Armagh vet last year Concerns have been raised over the number of dog attacks that happen each year in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough. An average of 165 incidents involving dogs take place each year, which has caused “significant concern” for one local …
Read More »George Osborne touted as potential candidate BBC chairman
George Osborne is the latest name to be linked to the next BBC chairman role, according to reports. The former Chancellor of the Exchequer, who earlier this year missed out on a position as chairman of the Royal Opera House, is being urged to apply for the role, according to The …
Read More »Almost a THIRD of England’s councils saw a drop in coronavirus infection rates
Almost a third of England’s councils saw a drop in coronavirus infections last week amid calls for a second circuit-breaker lockdown and tightening restrictions across the country. As many as 41 out of 149 councils recorded a fall in their Covid-19 infection rates in the week ending October 11, according …
Read More »Coronavirus UK: Couples in hotspots BANNED from meeting indoors
Downing Street today insisted couples in coronavirus hotspots who do not live together must stick to social distancing rules if they meet up outside even if they are in long term relationships. The Government’s Covid-19 restrictions dictate that people living in tier two or tier three areas are not allowed …
Read More »Coronavirus UK: Seven-day quarantine travel quarantine plan unveiled
Quarantine for people returning to the UK will be slashed to seven days under a radical overhaul of the Government’s coronavirus travel ban. Grant Shapps told the virtual ABTA travel industry conference today that travellers will self-isolate at home and take a Covid test a week after landing. The Transport …
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