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Covid vaccines offer ‘very impressive protection’ against current variants, says UK government adviser
Professor Peter Openshaw is chair of experimental medicine at Imperial College and sits on the government’s NERVTAG advisory group.


UK government defends border controls after Brazil variant cases found
Boris Johnson has defended the UK's border and quarantine measures, as officials continue to search for a person infected with the new Brazilian variant of the virus before hotel quarantine was introduced.


One year of Covid in the UK – a hospital’s story
We have spent the week at Warwick Hospital, a small district general, talking to the staff about their year - what they have seen, how they have coped, and what their hopes are now. 


Israel and vaccines. A template for Britain?
Is Israel’s vaccination programme a sign of hope for Britain?


Chancellor Rishi Sunak promises more support as lockdown eases
In matters on the economy, the chancellor today hinted emergency support such as the furlough scheme may be extended beyond the end of April.


‘We have to balance the books and live within our means as a country again’ – Conservative MP Anthony Browne
We were joined by Conservative MP Anthony Browne and Labour MP Abena Oppong Asare


Six cases of Brazilian variant of Covid-19 found in the UK
Three cases of the Brazilian variant have been confirmed in Scotland and three in England


‘Let’s seek to reunite our country rather than to divide our country’ – Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar
Earlier we spoke to Anas Sawar and asked him first, why he had not tackled the crucial issue of Scottish independence in his acceptance speech.


Anas Sarwar wins Scottish Labour leadership race
Anas Sarwar has become the new leader of the Scottish Labour party - after defeating Monica Lennon in the leadership contest.


Tributes paid by family to Captain Sir Tom Moore at funeral service
The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore have described him as a 'beacon of light and hope to the world' - as they paid tribute at his funeral service in Bedford.


‘Tax rises would be economic vandalism’ – Chief Executive of the New Economics Foundation Miatta Fahnbulleh
We were joined by the economist Miatta Fahnbulleh, who's chief executive of the New Economics Foundation think tank.


Chancellor Rishi Sunak says UK economy to face ‘enormous strains’ following lockdown
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned that he'll have to make some tough decisions in next week's Budget in order to repair the gaping hole in the public finances caused by the pandemic.


Punk icon Poly Styrene remembered by her daughter in documentary
Daughter of punk icon Poly Styrene makes a documentary about her mother's life called 'I am a Cliche'.


Discrepancies in uptake of Covid jab could ‘reverse progress that’s been made’, says LSHTM professor
We speak to Professor Krishnan Bhaskaran about discrepancies in the uptake of the Covid vaccine.


‘Don’t wreck this now’ – UK government’s Covid warning
England's deputy chief medical officer gives a blunt warning as Covid rates continue to fall - but the rate of decline slows.



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