Pictured, the impact on R rate for various vaccination scenarios, herd immunity is only achieved if R is kept below 1. The green line shows the Pfizer vaccine, and the blue line shows the effectiveness of Oxford's vaccine according to the 70.4% effectiveness claimed in data sent to MHRA. The red line shows data from phase 3 clinical trials for two standards dose jabs of the Oxford jab against both symptomatic and asymptomatic infection … [Read more...] about Don’t you know there’s a pandemic on? NHS chief likens breaking rules to ‘turning your light on during the Blitz’ as Priti Patel announces £800 fines for partygoers
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Theresa May urged to stand up for British steel as she jets to China for trade mission
“And we need action at home, not only with a patriotic procurement policy that gives British steel a fair shot and the fair energy prices we need to have a level playing field, but also with a robust trade defence regime.” … [Read more...] about Theresa May urged to stand up for British steel as she jets to China for trade mission
What is Boris Johnson’s Easter lockdown plan?
“Whilst there are early indications that new infections may have started to decline in those areas which have been under stricter measures for the longest, scientific advice and the latest epidemiological data is clear that lifting restrictions now would be too early. … [Read more...] about What is Boris Johnson’s Easter lockdown plan?
Piers Morgan demands Gavin Williamson RESIGN in furious clash saying ‘you’ve failed kids’
"We'll give teachers and parents time to prepare and give them good notice of it. But we want to see school children back. … [Read more...] about Piers Morgan demands Gavin Williamson RESIGN in furious clash saying ‘you’ve failed kids’
7 other ways to get help if Universal Credit payment is slashed by £1,000 a year
Apply for an advance - Claimants are able to get some cash within five days rather than waiting weeks for their first payment. But it's a loan which means the repayments will be automatically deducted from your future Universal Credit payout. Alternative Payment Arrangements - If you're falling behind on rent, you or your landlord may be able to apply for an APA which will get your payment sent directly to your landlord. You might also be able to change your payments to get them more frequently, or you can split the payments if you're part of a couple. Budgeting Advance - You may be able to get help from the Government for emergency household costs of up to £348 if you're single, £464 if you're part of a couple or £812 if you have children. These are only in cases like your cooker breaking down or for help getting a job. You'll have to repay the advance through your regular Universal Credit payments. You'll still have to repay the loan, even if you stop … [Read more...] about 7 other ways to get help if Universal Credit payment is slashed by £1,000 a year