Coronavirus vaccine: Two Covid-19 jabs 'could be ready by Christmas', NHS boss says

Vladimir Putin has been accused of major military escalation after requesting Russia’s nuclear deterrent be put on high alert, as his troops continue to attempt their conquest of Ukraine.

Over 20,000 cancer patients are waiting for treatment in Lanarkshire.

Forecasters have warned a "wintry blast" is heading towards the UK from Iceland - increasing the chances of snowfall with temperatures set to plunge. The Met Office has urged Brits to brace themselves with gusts of -8C winds expected to hit the UK from this weekend.

Chelsea are said to have made 'no formal approach' to the Premier League over a potential change in ownership after Roman Abramovich's 110 word statement over his stance at the club.The Russian businessman told supporters that he had handed 'stewardship and care' to their charitable foundation - but insisted that he remained committed to the club.Following that update, The Telegraph reports that there has been no formal legal approach to the Premier League - meaning that Abramovich remains in full control.They add that any chance in ownership has to be approved by the league executive, who would have to look at the owners' and directors test'.Abramovich's Fordstam Limited company remains the controlling party of Chelsea, which means Chelsea would still be affected should the Government impose sanctions on the billionaire.His statement on Saturday (February 26) read: "During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the Club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities."I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. Will Chelsea win more major trophies under Thomas Tuchel? Give us your thoughts in the comments section"I remain committed to these values.

news.com.au.One was taken in 2017, where Mia wore a white top and jeans, while the other was a recent snap where she grinned in a sports bra and gym leggings. Alongside the snaps, Mia said: “I always see so much emphasis on weight loss on social media and not enough on weight gain.

Prince Harry no longer has a “genuine smile” since he moved from the UK to start a new life in the US with Meghan Markle, according to an expert.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reiterated their support for the people of Ukraine as they accepted an award at the NAACP Awards on Saturday night. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were honored with the President’s Award, spoke about those in Ukraine impacted by the ongoing Russian invasion. "We would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine who urgently need our continued support as a global community," said Prince Harry while standing next to his wife.The couple was recognized for their outreach efforts in the U.S.

Tool have announced details of a regular, unsigned ‘Fear Inoculum’ box set, on sale for £485 less than the controversial signed edition.After it was announced earlier this week, the $810 (£600) signed box set of the band’s 2019 album, which will only be available to fans who bought the Toolarmy VIP tickets to the forthcoming dates on their current US tour, fans expressed their annoyance at the high price tag.The band appeared to lower the price to $750 (£560) at later shows, but it was then revealed that the $60 price drop was due to a particular venue on the tour not charging service fees and taxes.Following the controversy surrounding the deluxe edition, the band have now announced a regular, unsigned ‘Fear Inoculum’ box set, due for release on April 8 for the significantly reduced price of $169.98 (£127).The new, cheaper box set appears to feature all the same goodies as the original – five discs of 180-gram vinyl, with music on one side and etched art on the other, all under the creative direction of Adam Jones – and the only thing missing is the autographs.A post shared by Tool (@toolmusic)Elsewhere, another reissue is in the works from the band, with plans shared this week for a 30th anniversary reissue of 1992 EP ‘Opiate’.The reissue will feature a re-imagined and extended version of the title track (available to stream from March 1), alongside a short film and 46-page art book featuring behind-the-scenes and making-of photos, interviews and more, available on March 18.Tool released ‘Fear Inoculum’, their fifth studio album, in August of 2019.

Millie Court recently reunited with her fellow Love Island co-stars Chloe Burrows and Lucinda Strafford for a booze-filled night out in Brighton. Love Island winner Millie, 24, and finalist Chloe, 25, made the journey from their homes in Essex to Brighton to reunite with their close pal Lucinda, 21.

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Russia continues to invade Ukraine. The 40-year-old Strictly Come Dancing judge recently revealed that her in-laws are trapped in Ukraine.

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NHS braces itself for a double whammy of coronavirus and the winter flu, experts explain the four main differences between the two viruses.NHS CEO Sir Simon Stevens yesterday warned you are twice as likely to die if you get the flu and Covid-19 at the same time.

coronavirus pandemic. Hospitals across the UK are braced for an influx of patients and experts are warning the NHS could be under severe pressure this winter.

Boris Johnson has insisted the the UK can stop the rise of coronavirus cases in just four weeks - and that this lockdown will be different from the last one.

NHS Chief Sir Simon Stevens has warned that you are twice as likely to die if you get the flu and coronavirus at the same time.

Boris Johnson will hold a TV press conference alongside NHS England boss Simon Stevens today as the country goes into lockdown for a second time. The Prime Minister is expected to speak at 5pm from Downing Street about the extremely concerning number of hospitalisations and soaring coronavirus infection rates across England.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA coronavirus vaccine could be rolled out before Christmas, reports suggest.The head of the NHS in England, Sir Simon Stevens told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that surgeries across the country will be told to get ready to administer the new jab before Christmas.More than 200 possible vaccines are currently being worked on and at least one is set to be used widely from early 2021.GP magazine, Pulse Today reported on Tuesday that over 85s, NHS frontline workers and care home residents will be the first to be vaccinated in December.Sir Stevens said: "We’ll be writing to GP practices this week to get them geared up to start by Christmas

NHS in England will move to it's highest state of emergency alert from midnight tonight. The health service is set to return to level 4 alert status at 00.01 on Wednesday in line with the beginning of the second national lockdown.

The NHS will move to its highest level of emergency alert from midnight tonight in England.

hereHe added: “I think it’s very difficult to answer the question because first of all we have to do the analysis to find out whether they work.”Prof Pollard said that a vaccine that is at least 50 per cent effective could “halve the number of deaths or hospitalisations here in the UK” which would be “a dramatic change from where we are today”.But he added that testing vaccines for a 50 per cent efficacy is harder and may take longer to demonstrate.Prof Pollard added: “I think we are all hoping that vaccines will be more effective than that, which means that we will have an answer sooner.”Meanwhile, Sir Simon Stevens, the head of the NHS in England, said GPs are gearing up to start delivering any potential Covid-19 vaccines.He said family