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Covid Plan B: What is it and will it work?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said introducing new coronavirus restrictions is a “proportionate and responsible” reaction to the spread of the Omicron variant. But what is in England's Plan B and will it work?
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Virologist voices concerns as Plan B restrictions lifted in England
Interview with virologist Dr Tara Hurst, Biomedical Scientist at Birmingham City University, as coronavirus Plan B restrictions are lifted in England.
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Fewer commuters seen in London as work from home guidance comes into force
Commuters travel in smaller numbers at London’s Waterloo station as the Government's work from home guidance comes into force as of Monday (December 13). It is part of the range of 'Plan B' measures to curb the spread of the new variant...
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Workers face first commute since Plan B axed as masks in classrooms end
Commuters across the country travel in to work for the first time since Plan B measures to curb the spread of Omicron were axed on Wednesday. The Prime Minister told MPs in the Commons that work-from-home guidance would be dropped...
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Immunocompromised man on his concerns about relaxing Plan B
Tom Pearman, a 44-year-old who is immunocompromised, shared his concerns about the Plan B Covid-19 measures being relaxed in England on Thursday. Mr Pearman talks of how he was hospitalied with coronavirus in September 2021.
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Full Boris Johnson interview as he confirms Omicron death
Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to the Stow Health Vaccination centre in Westminster, central London. He said that at least one patient has been confirmed to have died with the Omicron variant of coronavirus..
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Boris Johnson is a 'phenomenal prime minister', says Brandon Lewis
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said Boris Johnson was a “phenomenal prime minister” who retained his full support. At an event in Belfast, Mr Lewis said: “Boris Johnson is a phenomenal prime minister and a great leader because...
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Coronavirus press briefing in full: January 19 2022
Coronavirus briefing from 10 Downing Street by the Health Secretary Sajid Javid, and Dr Susan Hopkins, UK Health Security Agency.
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Health Secretary visits pharmacy in west London as England returns to Covid-19 Plan A
Health Secretary Sajid Javid visited a pharmacy in west London on Thursday to thank vaccinators for their efforts during the Covid jab drive in recent months. GVs from the Medicine Chest Pharmacy in Fulham, where Mr Javid was shown...
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Daily politics briefing: January 23
All the latest political developments in the UK as a Tory MP has accused a Government whip of telling her that she was sacked from her ministerial post because her Muslim faith was “making colleagues uncomfortable”.
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Daily politics briefing: December 9
All the latest political developments in the UK as Tory MPs react to the Government triggering Plan B for coronavirus restrictions as Downing Street was engulfed in a crisis over allegations of a rule-breaking Christmas party.
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Daily politics briefing: January 22
All the latest political developments in the UK as Downing Street warned that Russia will be 'punished' if the country pushes ahead with any “destabilising action” in Ukraine.
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Daily politics briefing: January 20
All the latest political developments in the UK as the Government announces Plan B measures are being axed.
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Boris Johnson responds to Christmas party allegations during Covid press conference
Prime Minister Boris Johnson responds to questions about an alleged Christmas party during a press conference in 10 Downing Street after ministers met to consider imposing new restrictions in response to rising cases and the spread of...
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French FM warns voters against EU constitution 'no' vote
1. French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier entering press room
2. SOUNDBITE (French) Michel Barnier, French Foreign Minister:
"We have reached a moment of truth and a point of no return. And we know here in Brussels that it is...
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CLEAN : French elections: Hamon details first six month programme
French socialist presidential candidate Benoît Hamon unveiled a detailed roadmap of his first six months in power on Monday saying among other proposals that if elected he would make parliament work over the summer
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What is the Covid situation and could we be facing another lockdown?
England’s chief medical officer has warned of rising coronavirus cases as winter “is drawing closer”, but the Government is so far sticking with its current plan rather than tightening up restrictions. Here’s what is being said about the...
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PM to stick with Plan A despite rising Covid-19 numbers
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is sticking with the current plan despite daily Covid-19 cases exceeding 40,000 in their last week.
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Ministers depart Cabinet meeting amid reports of further Covid restrictions
Ministers depart Downing Street amid reports of further Covid restrictions as the Omicron variant continues to spread throughout England.
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Coronavirus Plan B measures come to an end in England
Many commuters in London continued to wear face coverings on Thursday, despite the end of rules making face coverings compulsory on public transport in England. Coverage from London Bridge, Westminster and Hackbridge stations.
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Science Friday: How the Morning After Pill Works
It has been a commonly held belief that the morning-after pill interrupted the implantation of a fertilized egg and is akin to abortion. But doctors now say this is not the case. Instead it delays or inhibits ovulation. Aired Jun. 15,...