Professor Stephen Powis has said the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is a "gamechanger" during a "very concerning time" in the pandemic.
The National Medical Director of NHS England added that he would "like to see two million vaccines a week" believing the NHS can cope with this as long as the manufacturers can provide the doses.
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The University of Oxford's rowing coach has called pollution in the River Thames a "national disgrace" ahead of the historic Boat Race this weekend. Sky News
Researchers Say Endangered , Birds May Hold the Secret to , Surviving Climate Change.
'Newsweek' reports that an endangered species of
seabird is changing its migratory pattern to reach more
hospitable climates, offering researchers new insights.
On January 29, researchers at Oxford University's
Biology Department and the University of Liverpool
released the results of a 14-year study.
The team's findings were published in the
'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.'.
The long-running study examined the
migratory habits of the Balearic shearwater,
the most endangered bird in Europe. .
The study looked at how behavioral flexibility
can influence a shift in migratory patterns. .
Researchers observed that the birds were migrating farther
and farther north in the summer, moving from the Atlantic
coasts of Spain and France to the United Kingdom.
We found that the best predictor of
this change in migratory behavior
was the average sea surface temperature
in the summering-grounds, suggesting that
the birds may well be following changes
in underlying marine resources, Joe Wynn, study author, via 'Newsweek'.
The fact that individuals can be
this flexible in the face of rapid
climate change is encouraging, Joe Wynn, study author, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the migratory change means the birds
have a longer return trip to the Mediterranean every winter,
the long-term impacts of which remain unclear.
We don't know, for instance,
how the delayed return to the breeding
grounds is affecting their recovery from
migration and courtship behaviors,
which might have knock-on effects
on their breeding success or survival. , Patrick Lewin, study co-author, via 'Newsweek'.
In a species that's already
critically endangered, we really
need answers to those questions. , Patrick Lewin, study co-author, via 'Newsweek'
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A ransomware group has published a "proof pack" amid threats it has a huge cache of data stolen from a Scottish health board in a cyber attack. Sky News
Andrew Griffith says “I do understand people's concerns” over the National Health Service after a patient satisfaction survey revealed that public confidence in the NHS had dropped to a 40-year low. The science minister says he was “not surprised” by the findings, blaming the global pandemic and industrial action but insists the government had put in “13% more funding in real terms since 2013”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow local government minister Jim McMahon insists a future Labour government will “prioritise” the National Health Service after a patient satisfaction survey revealed that public confidence in the NHS had dropped to a 40-year low. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Communities Secretary Michael Gove brands the management of Thames Water a “disgrace”, insisting they should “carry the can” for any future investment, instead of consumers. Bosses at the company have admitted the firm could face the risk of emergency nationalisation as its funding crisis deepened – after shareholders refused to give the troubled utility giant extra cash. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launches his party’s local election campaign, saying levelling up “is a good ambition for Britain” and calling for a “fundamental shift in how we govern”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour’s Lisa Nandy defends Angela Rayner after it emerged that Greater Manchester Police said it will reassess its decision not to investigate allegations the party’s deputy leader gave false information regarding the sale of her house in 2015. The shadow cabinet minister for international development says, “Angela has been clear that she’s taken legal and tax advice and believes she has done absolutely nothing wrong”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says the Treasury will monitor Thames Water's situation "very carefully" but believes the company is “still solvent” despite reports of shareholders withdrawing investment money. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says the latest GDP figures that show that 2023’s recession was slightly weaker than originally thought are a “testament to the resilience of the economy”. Figures released by the Office for National Statistic revealed the economy shrunk for two quarters in a row, but the total contraction over that six-month period dropped from 0.5% to 0.4%. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn