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Holidaymakers can ask their GP to prove they've had the vaccine before they travel to other countries, a minister has said.

coronavirus cases being low enough to ease restrictions. In an interview this morning with Sophy Ridge on Sunday on Sky News, he said: "There is early evidence that the lockdown is starting to bring cases down."But we are a long, long, long way from that being low enough because the case rate was incredibly high."You can see the pressure on the NHS you can see it every day.

coronavirus variants from overseas.

coronavirus vaccine by September, Dominic Raab has pledged. The Foreign Secretary said the Government was working to the early autumn target to complete the roll out - with 3.5 million already receiving their first jab.

There is a “very serious” risk of violence at Joe Biden’s inauguration, Donald Trump ’s former FBI director has warned.

More than 200,000 vaccines a day are being administered in the UK, Matt Hancock has said.

Covid vaccine is rolled out, Health Secretary Matt Hancock suggested.

direct to your inboxMatt Hancock has blasted the thousands of people who fled London before Tier 4 restrictions came into force at midnight.Train stations across the capital were packed with those trying to make a last minute escape to other parts of the country before Christmas.Photographs and videos show packed platforms and waiting areas, with many services sold out.The Health Secretary described the scenes as "totally irresponsible behaviour".Mr Hancock, told Sky's Sophy Ridge on Sunday: "Especially in Tier 4 areas, everybody has to behave as if they might well have the virus."He said: "This is deadly serious...

coronavirus vaccine while standing in the streets from his Leicester constituency.

A gust of wind sent TV equipment crashing down onto an MP as he attempted a live interview in blustery conditions.Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth managed to catch a lighting rig as it nearly toppled onto him during a segment on Sky News on Sunday morning.Presenter Sophy Ridge held her face in her hands as she watched the MP battle the elements from his Leicester constituency.Mr Ashworth, who was speaking about the latest developments on a coronavirus vaccine, tried to continue as the wind blew the umbrella he was holding inside out.Seconds later, as he tried to shake out his umbrella, a gust of wind sent a lighting rig crashing down next to him.Luckily, Mr Ashworth reacted quickly using his spare hand to catch the equipment as it

Dominic Cummings' dramatic departure from Downing Street will have no impact on Brexit, a senior minister has insisted.

We want to hear how you feel about the new national lockdown and how it will affect you. You can fill out our survey below. Click 'display interactive content' or follow this link if you can't see it on your device. His comments come after a number of scientists that advise the government have said keeping schools open during the November lockdown in England could mean infection rates stay higher for longer than when nationwide restrictions were first introduced in March.Former chief scientific adviser Sir Mark Walport said the new restrictions were not as “severe” as the first time round, and that there was a “possibility” the restrictions may need to stay in place for more than four weeks.In an interview with Sky’s Sophy Ridge On Sunday,

The "worst-case scenario" of 50,000 cases of coronavirus per day across the UK is "almost exactly where we are at", a top advisor has warned.

Christmas is unlikely to be the "usual" celebration it usually is with "families coming together," a scientist has warned. Professor Jeremy Farrar, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) said the UK faces a "very, very difficult" period over the next three to six months.

Christmas will be “tough” this year and not the “usual celebration” it traditionally is, SAGE member Professor Jeremy Farrar has said.

Nicola Sturgeon has denied that coronavirus is running out of control in Scotland after nearly 1000 new cases were confirmed overnight. The First Minister said that although the infection rate was high, the spread is taking place from a much lower base than when the pandemic was at its peak in the spring.

Strictly Come Dancing, after she turned down the offer in the past.The politician revealed why many may be "surprised" over her reasons for saying no.Jacqui, the former Labour MP for Redditch who was the first female Home Secretary, said she was "speechless with excitement" when Strictly's bosses asked her to join the line-up.In a new interview, Diane said she thinks Jacqui is "very brave" to star on the dancing programme this year.After the politician was asked whether she has been approached by Strictly before now, she replied: "They have, and I turned them down."I couldn't possibly do it.

hereOr to like her Facebook page and keep up to with the latest news, click hereHere's the link to the M.E.N's main Facebook page where we share our latest stories.“I will try and get tested as soon as I can when I get home.”Mr Raab told Sky News’ Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme that no worker following quarantine guidance should be penalised by employers – including by being put on to statutory sick pay.“We expect employers to show those employees who will have to quarantine because of the law (change) the flexibility they need,” he added.“If someone is following the law in relation to quarantine and self-isolating the way they should, they can’t have penalties taken against them.”Passengers arriving to Gatwick Airport from Spain on Sunday

immediate quarantine rules for anyone returning from Spain.The Government announced late on Saturday that anyone returning to the UK from Spain will have to quarantine for 14 days, due to Covid-19 second wave fears. The sudden timing of the announcement has been criticised but Mr Raab said the Government was right to take “swift” action.

Britain will tell the world of Russia's "reprehensible behaviour", Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab vowed today.

A cabinet minister has defended the government's new slogan advising Brits to "stay alert" amid concerns it will confuse the public.