England’s NHS Waiting List Hits 5.6 Million
September 9, 2021 11:42 am 33 CommentsEngland's NHS waiting list has risen to a new high of 5.6 million, with almost 300,000 people waiting for more than 52 weeks to start treatment.
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Unvaccinated NHS Workers to Be Barred from Seeing Patients
September 9, 2021 8:44 am 101 CommentsFrontline NHS workers will be barred from seeing patients or could lose their jobs if they don't get vaccinated against Covid, according to reports, with a consultation on mandatory vaccination due to be published today.
News Round-Up
September 8, 2021 11:58 pm 9 CommentsA summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
Government Hopes to Begin Booster Vaccine Roll-Out in Next Fortnight
September 8, 2021 10:14 pm 50 CommentsThe Government says the NHS is ready to launch a Covid booster vaccine roll-out and is just waiting for the 'green light' from the JCVI. Who knows if ministers would listen if the body didn't advise a third dose for all.
Nadhim Zahawi Won’t Rule Out Vaccine Passports in Pubs
September 8, 2021 4:07 pm 210 CommentsVaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi has today insisted that vaccine passports will not be imposed on "essential services", but has refused to rule out their introduction at pubs and restaurants.
Third Man Dies in Connection To Contaminated Moderna Vaccine Doses in Japan
September 8, 2021 9:12 am 66 CommentsA third man with no known serious health conditions has died after taking a dose of the Moderna Covid vaccine in Japan from a batch since suspended due to the discovery of contaminants.
News Round-Up
September 7, 2021 11:56 pm 82 CommentsA summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
‘Traffic Light’ Travel System Could Be Scrapped Next Month – Only to Be Replaced by New System Based on Covid Vaccination
September 7, 2021 8:37 pm 60 CommentsMinisters are planning on making overseas travel less complicated next month by scrapping the 'traffic light' system. But less complicated does not mean fairer, as a new system could be based on Covid vaccination.
Confusion Over Reported Plans for October ‘Firebreak’ Lockdown
September 7, 2021 12:09 pm 166 CommentsThe Department for Education and the Prime Minister's spokesman have denied reports that the Government is planning an October 'firebreak' lockdown, but the Vaccines Minister seemed less sure on Sky News this morning.
Number of Children Referred for Foster Care Increased by More Than a Third Over the Past Year of Lockdowns
September 7, 2021 10:55 am 6 CommentsThe number of children referred to the children's charity Barnardo's for foster care rose by more than a third over the past year of lockdowns, as job losses and worsening mental health led to more family breakdowns.