Boris Johnson has been urged to U-turn over the decision to remove the mandatory requirement to wear face masks in England. Leading medics called for masks to remain mandatory in
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Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have seen off a Tory revolt over cuts to aid funding, leaving charities angry at the prospect of an indefinite reduction in spending. Former prime
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Compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for care home staff in England have been approved by MPs – despite them not seeing a key document detailing the policy’s impact. From the autumn, anyone
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The long-term detainment of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities must be banned, a cross-party committee of MPs has said. Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt, who chairs the Commons
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Doctors’ leaders have condemned Boris Johnson’s “irresponsible” decision to press ahead with lockdown lifting in England despite Covid-19 infections continuing to surge. The British Medical Association (BMA) warned of “potentially
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The use of domestic vaccine passports and face masks will be encouraged as ministers set out a cautious approach to England’s “freedom day” on July 19 in response to soaring
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Victims of domestic abuse have been urged to call charities for support following England’s loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday evening. Domestic violence charities Women’s Aid
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Local councils across the UK are facing a £3 billion budget deficit as a result of the pandemic, according to an investigation by the BBC. The broadcaster’s Shared Data Unit
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Sixteen health charities have joined forces to urge the Government to support around 500,000 people for whom the Covid-19 vaccines may give less protection. With most of England’s Covid rules
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More than 100 scientists and doctors have signed a letter accusing the UK Government of conducting a “dangerous and unethical experiment” and urging it to reconsider its plans to abandon
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