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BRITS aged between 56 and 59 have been invited to receive their coronavirus vaccine as the rollout goes from strength to strength. It comes as Gavin Williamson admitted this morning that ministers are "looking at" a longer school day and shorter holidays to make up for lost education due to the pandemic . Hundreds of thousands of letters for the over 56 age group began landing on doorsteps today, Public Health England have said. Meanwhile, Professor Sharon Peacock, head of the Covid-19 Genomics UK scientific body, told The Times she was "very optimistic" that the immunisation programme would continue to be effective. It comes as a minister predicted that all adults could receive the jab by June should the vaccine rollout continue at its current pace. Kwasi Kwarteng, the business secretary, told The Times it was “possible” that all adults could be offered vaccines by June. Follow our coronavirus live blog below for the very latest news and updates on the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus news UK – Over-56s invited for vaccine and ministers ‘looking at’ longer school day & shorter holidays

GORDON Ramsay's Bank Balance is 'facing the chop' after just two weeks amid poor ratings. The chef's BBC One show started on February 24 and debuted with over two million viewers. However, it has since been claimed viewing figures have now dropped to 1.6 million, and now the Daily Star reports bosses are considering "pulling the plug". A source told the publication: "The top brass at the BBC are already saying they don't know if they want to commit to a second series. Its future is hanging in the balance." Bank Balance airs three nights a week in the primetime 9pm slot and is believed to have been a big gamble for BBC bosses. It's future is still to be decided, with a spokesperson telling The Daily Star: "It's still on air with another week to go, so there is obviously no decision yet." The Sun Online has contacted a representative for Gordon for comment. The news comes days after Ofcom received over 100 complaints about Gordon mocking a contestant's teeth … [Read more...] about Gordon Ramsay’s Bank Balance ‘faces the chop’ after just two weeks amid poor ratings

PEOPLE with troubling and unusual symptoms shouldn't delay in seeing their GP despite the Covid-19 pandemic, a cancer patient has warned. Breast cancer patient Alison Tait said early diagnoses could "save your life". Coronavirus restrictions have meant that Brits have been advised to "stay at home to protect the NHS" but this has meant that many people have been left feeling anxious about visiting their GP. Mum Alison Tait was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and was told it had spread to her liver. The lockdowns have been distressing for many people, but for Alison they have meant she had to attend her appointments alone. Despite this she is still urging others to come forward if they have any signs or symptoms of cancer. Speaking to The Sun, Alison said: "I can understand why people might be wary of going to their GP at the moment, but it’s so important to do so. "The sooner cancer is diagnosed the better the chance of successful treatment, so it … [Read more...] about Cancer patient begs those with symptoms to not delay in seeing their GP despite ongoing Covid pandemic

Boris Johnson has left the door open to U-turning over the paltry 1% pay rise for NHS staff after fury from thousands of nurses. The Prime Minister stressed the process was still ongoing as he was grilled on a visit to an NHS vaccine centre in north London. It now means Mr Johnson and Gavin Williamson have both failed to rule out U-turning - and implementing a higher pay rise - after an independent review body reports back later this year. Asked if he could look nurses in the eye over the paltry sum, or whether a U-turn was possible, Mr Johnson told reporters: "I’m massively grateful to all NHS staff and indeed social care workers who’ve been heroic throughout the pandemic. “What we’ve done is tried to give them as much as we can at the present time. The independent pay review body will obviously look at what we’ve proposed and come back.” Nursing unions have set up a fighting fund for possible strike action after the below-inflation rise emerged in government documents on … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson opens door to NHS pay rise U-turn – as even Tory voters demand it

GARETH Gates and Faye Brookes have split up after dating on and off for seven years and called off their engagement. The Pop Idol star, 35, and the former Corrie star, 31 -  who were planning their wedding – have decided they are better off as friends. A source told The Sun Online: "Gareth and Faye have been through a lot together but they just can't make it work. "She's in a different place right now after leaving Corrie and is working hard to land some new roles. "She was really excited about the wedding and had even picked a venue but deep down she knew it wasn't right. "They are both really sad about it but have vowed to remain friends." In recent weeks the pair haven't been seen in public and Faye has been hinting at heartbreak on her social media. Today she posted a quote that read: "Someone said 'Don't be afraid to start over again. this tiem, you are are not starting from scratch, you are are starting from experience." Gareth is currently on holiday … [Read more...] about Gareth Gates and Faye Brookes split and call off their engagement