Many tests sent to households are never carried out, UK testing chief suggests
Many of the coronavirus home tests posted to households and counted in government tallies are never actually carried out, the head…
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MPs will this morning quiz Professor John Newton, who is leading the UK’s testing strategy, about the country’s ongoing approach to…
ByGovernment borrowing in April as high as entire last financial year
UK government borrowing hit record levels last month because of measures to tackle the coronavirus crisis, according to the Office…
BySage scientist: Officials wanted earlier lockdown, but thought it would be politically unfeasible
A senior scientist advising the government on coronavirus has said some government officials wanted to impose an early lockdown on the…
ByMorning briefing: Immunity certificates back on the cards
Good morning. The Times splashes on the news that ministers are, once again, considering handing immunity certificates to people that…
ByEvening summary: Cold water on vaccine plans
Professor Chris Whitty, England’s chief medical officer, has reiterated his view that it is “very unlikely” we will have a…
ByAround 17 per cent of Londoners and 5 per cent of rest of UK have coronavirus antibodies, Hancock says
A government study estimates about 17 per cent of Londoners have antibodies to coronavirus, while the figure is around five…
ByGovernment U-turns on NHS migrant surcharge, exempting all health and social care workers
All migrant NHS and care staff will soon be exempt from the £400 annual surcharge overseas workers must pay to use…
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