The key facts behind the day's headlines on April 11 as the Sunday Times reports David Cameron took scandal-hit financier Lex Greensill for a āprivate drinkā with Health Secretary Matt Hancock to discuss a payment scheme later rolled out in the NHS.
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David Cameron took financier Lex Greensill for a "private drink" with Health Secretary Matt Hancock to discuss a payment scheme later launched in the NHS,.. Sky News
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the UKās vaccination programme is āon trackā, and that the updated JCVI advice on the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine makes āno impact to the speed of rollout.ā Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Courtesy: BBC Breakfast. No pre-roll ads. Max 60 secs use.Health Secretary Matt Hancock has stressed the effects of long Covid on under-30s who may be hesitant over receiving a coronavirus vaccine.He told BBC Breakfast: āThe vaccines are safe, and if you want to have the Pfizer vaccine or Moderna vaccine instead then that is fine."
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Gordon Brown has suggested former prime ministers should be banned from lobbying on behalf of businesses for five years after leaving Downing Street. Sky News
Boris Johnson says he will āraise a pint of beer to his lipsā on 12th April when lockdown restrictions are eased. Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street to confirm the government will implement phase two of its roadmap out of lockdown next week, the Prime Minister confirmed that gyms and hairdressers will also be allowed to reopen but urged caution in the face of further waves of the pandemic. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
All the key points from the Covid-19 Downing Street press conference on March 29, when Boris Johnson announced a new partnership with pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline to provide up to 60 million doses of a new vaccine by Novavax.
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Boris Johnson has said the UK must be "very wary" of the potential for a third wave, when asked by a member of the public how the government is planning to stop the spread from Europe to the UK.
He told the Downing Street briefing: "On the European continent we are seeing distinct signs of a third wave and they're taking steps to abate that, to deal with that." Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Professor Chris Whitty has said Covid-19 will remain with us "for the foreseeable future". Speaking at the Downing Street press conference, the Chief Medical for England said: "Covid, itself, I anticipate being with us for the foreseeable future. We will have to deal with it in some form or another." Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has been asked to appear before parliament tomorrow to explain why he granted Greensill Capital access to a COVID loan scheme after David Cameron.. Sky News
David Cameron has reportedly told friends it was a mistake to send private text messages to Chancellor Rishi Sunak to help his employer gain access to a.. Sky News
Rishi Sunak "pushed" officials to find alternative ways to help a financial services firm David Cameron was lobbying for, text messages released by the.. Sky News
The UK's economic recovery will be investment-led and will not need more consumer incentives like the Eat Out to Help Scheme to recover, the Chancellor has said. Rishi Sunak told MPs on the Treasury Committee he expected the levels of pent-up demand built up during the pandemic to be enough to trigger a recovery in consumer spending. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has defended the Governmentās proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff as āproportionate, fair and reasonableā.Mr Sunak refused to say whether he benefited from the rise in the share price of Moderna, which manufactures one of the coronavirus vaccines.The Chancellor defended the hike in corporation tax from 19% to 25% in April 2023.
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The Chinese ambassador to the UK's car has been seen entering and exiting the car park behind 10 Downing Street after he was summoned as a result of Beijing's sanctions on MPs and peers for speaking out about human rights abuses against the Uighur people in Xinjiang. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson has departed 10 Downing Street ahead of his weekly appearance at Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A candle was placed on the doorstep of Number 10 Downing Street this evening to mark one year since the first coronavirus lockdown was announced.
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Boris Johnson has said the "biggest false assumption" during the pandemic was over asymptomatic transmission, adding that no "previous government" had envisioned such a novel disease. He told the Downing Street press conference: "In retrospect there are probably many things that we wish that we'd known and many things that we wish we'd done differently at the time." He added: "The misunderstanding about the reality of asymptomatic transmission certainly led to real problems that we then had to work very, very hard to make up ground." Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said having adequate testing in place at the beginning of the pandemic would have made a "big difference". Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Duke of Edinburgh ātouched the lives of millionsā as MPs were recalled to Parliament to pay tribute to Prince Philip,.who died on Friday aged 99.
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For the ongoing elections in Assam, Congress had offered 5 guarantees in their manifesto. Tearing their guarantees apart and calling it 'display of mental bankruptcy', JP Nadda asked that how limited in the knowledge of people who make these guarantees. "Can a state law overrule a law passed by Parliament?," he asked. JP Nadda further said that he can give 1 guarantee that wherever Congress will go, they will do a scam.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh hit out at Centre after Parliament gave nod to the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Singh said PM Modi was afraid of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and wanted to undo his work. Singh also assured the people of Delhi that the schemes introduced by Kejriwal will continue. Parliament on Wednesday approved a bill giving primacy to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (L-G) over the elected government. Rajya Sabha passed the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021. This came amid massive uproar and walkout from the opposition. Delhi govt will now have to seek opinion of the L-G before any executive action. Watch the full video for more.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a wave of questions from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and the Liberal Democrats at Prime Minister's Questions on the Government's proposed 1% pay rise for NHS workers.
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Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing Street ahead of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
London Zoo has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh who served as the president of the Zoological Society of London for 17 years from 1960, and an Honorary Fellow beyond.
Executive Fundraising Director James Wren described Prince Philip as a "passionate wildlife lover", and said he has left a "lasting legacy" on the conservation of wildlife.
The zoo opened its doors for the first time in months as Covid lockdown restrictions were eased across England. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former prime minister Theresa May has praised the Duke of Edinburgh for his commitment to supporting the Queen, saying his "willingness to put himself second" would be his lasting legacy.
She said: "I know how important it is to have a husband who is a source of strength in times of trouble. Prince Philip could have been enormously successful in his own right but he put his life to ensuring the success of his wife." Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Keir Starmer has described the Duke of Edinburgh as a "much-loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather" as he paid tribute to the royal in Parliament.
Mr Starmer added the country "would not be the same" without the royal, adding he deserves "the gold award". Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh saying he has given people a "model of selflessness" and made the country a better place.
Mr Johnson added the UK "has had no royal champion to match [the Duke], since Prince Albert". Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
28-year-old Ranjith Ramachandran is an inspiration for all those people struggling hard to make their dream come true. He once worked as a night watchman but now he is an Assistant Professor at IIM Ranchi. His post on Facebook, along with a picture of his dilapidated tiled hut covered with a tarpaulin sheet to prevent rainwater from seeping in, read An IIM professor was born here.
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