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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

This fight with Iran was one Donald Trump promised to have, both during the election campaign and since. Mr Trump hates former president Barack Obama's Iran deal, just as he hates his Affordable Care Act and his deal on helping the children of illegal immigrants. In essence Donald Trump thinks the nuclear deal does not go anywhere near far enough. He thinks the nuclear issue is only part of the problem with the Iranians. :: Trump strikes blow at 'one-sided' Iran nuclear deal Advertisement Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Donald Trump's full statement on Iran He thinks they spread "death and destruction" around the world with their sponsorship of terror groups, their backing of the Hezbollah group and the nefarious activities of the all powerful Revolutionary Guards. So he sees things very simply. More from Donald Trump US police uncover 'possible plot' by militia group to breach Capitol on … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Iran fight could have dangerous consequences

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

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered hope to millions of house buyers today as he announced a stamp duty holiday extension alongside new 95% mortgages for buyers. The new mortgage guarantee scheme, first confirmed last week, will help raise home ownership numbers from April, the Chancellor said. Sunak confirmed the news in the Commons earlier amid a record low in 95% mortgages. Right now, there are just eight products on the market, with banks pulling the 'risky' loans since the start of the pandemic. But there are already fears that the new scheme - designed primarily to help first-time buyers get onto the ladder - will lead to a surge in demand and rising house prices, putting properties further out of reach for many. "This is a policy that gives people who can't afford a big deposit the chance to buy their own home," Sunak told MPs. "As the prime minister has said, we want to turn generation rent into generation buy. "Lenders who provide mortgages to homebuyers who can only … [Read more...] about Budget 2021: Return of 95% mortgages confirmed – but fears raised of ‘hidden cost’

The UK's daily coronavirus hospital deaths have increased by 111 in the lowest Sunday rise for over four months. A further 90 patients have died in England, none in Scotland, 18 in Wales and three in Northern Ireland in the latest 24 hour period, according to official figures. This compares to 178 fatalities last Sunday, 283 on February 21, 331 on February 14 and 454 on February 7. Today's numbers show the lowest rise on a Sunday since October 25, when 90 people died. Sunday and Monday's figures are usually lower due to a weekend lag. Yesterday daily hospital deaths across the UK stood at 208. Have you been vaccinated yet? Let us know in the comments The latest data from Northern Ireland's Department of Health also shows another 138 people have tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours. There are 227 patients with Covid-19 in hospital, with 33 in intensive care. Scotland has recorded 390 positive coronavirus tests in the past 24 hours, Scottish Government … [Read more...] about UK Covid hospital deaths rise by 111 in lowest Sunday increase since October