One in seven people now have coronavirus antibodies as vaccine rollout continues

One person in seven has antibodies against COVID-19, with the vaccine starting to add to the population's immunity, according to new research.

‘Frustration’ as Ireland’s vaccine programme lags behind UK

"It is very frustrating", admits Dr Laura Malone. "At the moment we don't have any vaccine."

Pfizer vaccine is highly effective at preventing serious illness or death, real-world data confirms

The first big peer-reviewed real-world study of the Pfizer vaccine has confirmed it is very effective at preventing serious illness or death - even after one dose. 

‘Frustration’ as Ireland’s vaccine programme lags behind UK

"It is very frustrating", admits Dr Laura Malone. "At the moment we don't have any vaccine."

Pfizer vaccine is highly effective at preventing serious illness or death, real-world data confirms

The first big peer-reviewed real-world study of the Pfizer vaccine has confirmed it is very effective at preventing serious illness or death - even after one dose. 

A-level and GCSE results will be issued earlier to allow more time for appeals

A-level and GCSE students in England will get their teacher-assessed grades earlier in August to give them more time to appeal.

Green belt under extreme pressure as planned developments increase

The number of houses planned to be built on former green belt land in England has increased four-fold in the last eight years.

Hospital staff ‘nervous’ over PM’s lockdown plan as ‘cold wave’ adds to COVID pressures

Senior hospital staff have admitted the prime minister's roadmap out of lockdown is making them "a bit anxious and nervous".