Covid inquiry: Read the private WhatsApp messages from inside Downing Street
“Meltdown”, “liar”, “embarrassing” – messages lay bare Downing Street divisions during the pandemic. Source link
Street
Read the private Covid WhatsApp messages from inside Downing Street
As the second Covid winter wave built, messages appear to show Mr Johnson’s faith was faltering in the ability of lockdowns to control the virus. On 15 October 2020, Mr Johnson said he was “rocked” by analysis that the average age of those dying was over 80, adding: “That is above life expectancy. So get … Read more
Great Ormond Street Hospital has serious concerns over strike staffing
Mat Shaw, chief executive of GOSH, said: “We respect the right of our staff to take part in lawful industrial action, but after exhausting all options, at the moment we have serious concerns over how we will safely staff our hospital during the strike. Source link
Actress Vicky McClure hands dementia letter to Downing Street
Kate Lee, the charity’s chief executive, said: “Too many people still face dementia alone, and PM Rishi Sunak has the chance to seize this moment and genuinely transform dementia research, diagnosis, and care for one of the biggest health challenges in the UK. Source link
Illegal vapes are biggest threat on High Street, say Trading Standards
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care in England said: “We have introduced tough regulations to deter the appeal of vaping to children, including restrictions on product advertising, setting limits on nicotine strength, labelling and safety requirements, and making it illegal to sell nicotine vapes to those aged under 18 years old. … Read more
More than 9,000 street food vendors on food delivery apps under Central scheme
More than 9,000 street food vendors have joined food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato as part of a Central scheme, making a wider market accessible to them. The total sales by these food vendors on these platforms till January 9, 2023, stood at ₹21.93 crore. Through such partnerships through the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s … Read more
Andhra Pradesh: Anantapur will have Smart Street soon, says Mayor
Anantapur Mayor Mohammad Waseem Salim talking to The Hindu on Monday. | Photo Credit: R.V.S. PRASAD Anantapur will have a ‘Smart Street’, thanks to the Anantapur Municipal Corporation that proposes to arrange facilities for public and improve greenery along the 1.5 k.m. stretch from the junction near Collector’s Office to the JNTU Anantapur University Campus. … Read more
Attack on Indian sovereignty, says Centre on Wall Street Journal advertisement
Senior adviser raises queries on the advertisement which called for sanctions against the Finance Minister, Enforcement Directorate chief and Supreme Court judges in Devas case Senior adviser raises queries on the advertisement which called for sanctions against the Finance Minister, Enforcement Directorate chief and Supreme Court judges in Devas case The government reacted strongly on … Read more
Cancer: High Street pharmacists to make referrals
Hundreds of pharmacists in England are being given powers to send patients for cancer scans and tests. Source link
Hay-fever pill shortage hits High Street chemists
Stocks of brands such as Piriton are affected by an industry-wide shortage of a key ingredient. Source link