And the careers being stopped before theyve even begun the number of apprentices made redundant during the pandemic was two thirds higher than in 2019. Hello and welcome to bbc news, im annita mcveigh. We begin today with further promising news this morning about a third vaccine. The oxford Coronavirus Vaccine shows a strong immune response in adults in their 60s and 70s, raising hopes that it can protect age groups most at risk of illness from the virus. Researchers say the phase two findings, based on 560 healthy adult volunteers, are encouraging. The outcome of trials into whether the vaccine actually stops people developing covid 19 in larger, phase three trials is expected in the coming weeks. The uk has already ordered 100 million doses of the oxford vaccine, a0 million doses of the Pfizer Biontech vaccine and five million of the moderna vaccine. If successful, the oxford vaccine is expected to be easier to manufacture on a worldwide scale than the other two, and oxford and astra
To find a safe way back, other sports lead the way. Rory mcilroys helping to start golfs return. Hell play in a televised Charity Match next week. Good morning. A windy and wet start to tuesday across some parts of South West England and south wales. Things will improve. And elsewhere, its another dry day. Ill have all the details later. And what will we all be watching later this year . Well find out how the tv industry is overcoming the challenges of lockdown and social distancing. Its tuesday may the 5th. Our top story a new nhs app to track the spread of coronavirus will be made available on the isle of wight today. Its part of a trial that will help shape the governments strategy for easing the lockdown. The software is designed to rapidly trace recent contacts of anyone who tests positive for covid i9. Its hoped its use will be expanded across the uk by the middle of this month. Andy moore reports. The nhs covid i9 app lets you know quickly if you come into contact with someone w
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Social care cuts and increased charges causing ‘huge distress’ to disabled people
Survey of disabled people reveals four in five have faced cuts in packages or increased charges during the pandemic, as providers report council fee rates not keeping pace with costs
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Adults with care and support needs are being caused “huge distress” due to cuts to care packages and increased charges, as local authorities attempt to “claw back” money, social care charities say.
The increased charges are leaving many in fear they might fall into debt and having to make difficult choices, like whether to have food and heating or care.