The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

‘It has hit Grimsby very hard’: health in decline after years of austerity

Tory council leader dismisses suggestions years of cuts have played role, but others beg to differ

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Pfizer asks FDA to clear updated COVID shot for kids under 5

Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize its updated COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

‘Bonkers’ Covid plans, Boris’ vaccine dance and post-affair ‘misery’: 13 bombshells from Matt Hancock’s memoir

The former health secretary’s diaries lay the blame squarely on everyone — except himself and new partner Gina Coladangelo. Katie Strick picks his standout quotes from the extracts released so far

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

Novak Djokovic branded "person of principle" and backed to win 10th Australian Open

Novak Djokovic will play in the Australian Open this January after having this three-year visa ban overturned, with the Serbian star gunning for a 10th title at Melbourne Park

Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022

Mone’s Covid lobbying ‘extraordinarily aggressive’, claims Hancock

Ex-minister claims Tory peer intimated unnamed firm she was helping was being treated unfairly

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Can you go to work with Covid?

Or, more importantly, should you? Here’s everything you need to know

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Biodiversity hotspot Gabon offers safe haven to endangered species

After a two-year delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the COP15 summit will open on December 7 in Canada to address the biodiversity crisis. We take a closer look at the African nation of Gabon, which the UN considers a leader in protecting the environment. Gabon is home to many…

France 24 · Dec 5, 2022

Black Friday delivers lowest consumer technology sales since 2017

Consumers seeking to cut energy bills sent sales of air fryers up 145% in a year, according to analysts GfK.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

New Midlothian 'Warm and Well' hubs offer free soup and hot drinks over winter

The two hubs are being funded with £1.36 million of Covid recovery money from Scottish Government and will be open throughout winter with free wi-fi and games available for people to pass the time when they drop in

Edinburgh Live · Dec 5, 2022

Kate Winslet praises ‘extraordinary’ Marcus Rashford

"Let me tell you exactly what that guy did during Covid"

Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022