The announcement. Unprecedented that there should be a rich abundance of approaches, all of which rich abundance of approaches, all of which are rich abundance of approaches, all of which are essential. And new data shows another covid 19 vaccine developed in the us that may only require a single dose is 66 effective. In other news, primary schools in wales could re open to all pupils after half term though the nationwide lockdown will continue. And thousands of volunteers helping the nhs with the Vaccine Roll Out will be prioritised for a jab. Hello, and a very good afternoon. The European Medicines Agency is expected to approve the Oxford Astrazeneca Covid Vaccine for use in the eu this afternoon. The uk has been using the Astrazeneca Jab in its Mass Immunisation Programme for weeks now. Meanwhile, the European Commission has published a redacted version of its contract with the pharmaceutical giant in a continuing row about supplies of the vaccine. A contract was signed in august fo
Of them who arent happy. Arsenal crushed chelsea 5 0 to move clear in the premier League Title Race as it heads towards the thrilling conclusion. Baroness Floella Benjamin is honoured by bafta for her work supporting young people and pioneering diversity in childrens television. It will develop into a sunny dry day for many but more cloud in the east and the south west producing some showers and still a key northerly wind down the east coast. All the details later. Its wednesday the 24th of april. Our main story. More than 50 survivors of the migrant Boat Disaster in which five people died off the coast of france are recovering in england this morning, having declined to be rescued by french authorities. The incident took place just hours after parliament approved a bill to allow the uk to send some Asylum Seekers to rwanda. The government has said the new law will reduce illegal Channel Crossings but some migrants have said it wont deter them from trying. Graham satchell reports. The
Wanted to, but this is a much quicker way to do it for people who want to take that route. Police investigating the murders of an elderly couple in chelmsford in essex say they found human remains. The couples daughter, virginia mcculloch, appeared in court today charged with their murders. Shes been remanded in custody. Detectives believe lois and John Mcculloch were killed sometime between august 2018 and last week when concern for their welfare were raised at the former Prime Minister, liz truss has urged the government to cut taxes, shrink welfare spending and raise the retirement age. Speaking at the institute for government online event, liz truss defended decisions made when she was Prime Minister and she presented her mini budget shes argued its unfair to say shed pursued unfunded tax cuts. Nhs leaders say strikes by Junior Doctors and consultants this week will cause unprecedented disruption for patients. Consultants in england will walk out for 48 hours from tomorrow with Jun
Shes argued its unfair to say shed pursued unfunded tax cuts. Nhs leaders say strikes by Junior Doctors and consultants this week will cause unprecedented disruption for patients. Consultants in england will walk out for 48 hours from tomorrow with Junior Doctors joining them on wednesday and picketing until friday. Emergency care will continue , Emergency Care will continue, but thousands of appointments will have to be postponed. And will have to be postponed. And finally, the folk musician Roger Whittaker has died today at the age of 87. All you are beautiful and i have loved you dearly , more have loved you dearly, more dearly than the spoken word can tell. Tell. Well, the singer songwriter was famous for that 1971 hit song, last farewell all. And of course, 1969 durham town. Roger course, 1969 durham town. Roger whittaker sold nearly 50 million records worldwide and was particularly popular in germany. Comedian matt lucas posted his tribute tonight on x saying, i adored durham tow
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