Exclusive: MHRA investigating former publican Alex Bourne who won £30m of work producing Covid test vials The former publican and neighbour of Matt Hancock who secured lucrative work producing millions of vials for NHS Covid tests is under investigation by the UK’s medicine agency, the Guardian can reveal. Alex Bourne, […]
Call comes as prime minister aims for all adults to be vaccinated by July Data on the number of Covid-19 cases is now so encouraging that outdoor sports for children and small numbers of adults should be allowed immediately as part of an accelerated easing of the lockdown, a leading […]
As smoking falls out of fashion, BAT is pinning its hopes on younger users of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches Flashing an ice-white smile for her 50,000 followers on TikTok, a fresh-faced young woman pops a flavoured nicotine pouch into her mouth, as one of Pakistan’s most popular love songs plays […]
Research shows the pandemic has had a disproportionate economic impact on regions such as the north-west of England The number of British households plunged into destitution more than doubled last year, according to alarming new research on the devastating fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Amid growing concerns over the unequal […]
Jasmine Harrison made the record-breaking journey in 70 days, three hours and 48 minutes A 21-year-old swimming teacher from North Yorkshire has become the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Jasmine Harrison, a part-time teacher and bartender from Thirsk, began the journey in December when she departed […]
High command fears that criticising Boris Johnson’s flawed deal with the EU would be damaging for the party Labour MPs are being asked by the party’s high command not to focus on problems caused by Brexit when asking questions in parliament, dealing with the media, or posting on social media, […]
Exclusive: chief medical officer is said to be ‘very unhappy’ with plans for all children to go back to class on 8 March A row has broken out over Boris Johnson’s hopes for a “big bang” reopening of schools, as sources claimed it had run into resistance from Prof Chris […]
Car-sized vehicle designed to seek signs of life is pronounced ‘healthy’ after dramatic descent to surface of the red planet Nasa scientists have said the Perseverance Mars rover is “healthy” and is beaming back many stunning new images from the surface of the planet, promising significant scientific discoveries ahead. Related: […]
Health secretary will permit indoor visits from one person from 8 March, raising safety concerns from some care operators Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Care home residents in England will be allowed to receive indoor visits from one person from 8 March as lockdown restrictions start […]
The reality TV and rap superstar couple known as Kimye are parting ways after almost seven years of marriage, following reports a split was ‘imminent’ Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are getting a divorce after almost seven years of marriage. The reality TV superstar, 40, filed for divorce from the […]