Health Secretary Steve Barclay says that the risk of diphtheria to the British public is “very low”.
There have been rising cases of the disease among asylum seekers who have recently arrived in the UK.
A man died on 19th November having contracted the disease at the Manston processing centre in Kent.
The Conservative MP says: “We had a targeted action of vaccinations at Manston and so 500 people were vaccinated before they actually left Manston.” Report by Jonesia.
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The health secretary lauded the NHS' new 'Urgent and Emergency Recovery Plan' which was announced on Monday. A key focus of the plan is to increase the current workforce, and Steve Barclay confirmed "we're on track to deliver our manifesto commitment for 50,000 more nurses". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said he is "disappointed" by the decision made by NHS staff to strike for four further days in February and March, adding he is "working constructively" with trade unions. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The health secretary criticises ambulance unions for its "local arrangements" for Wednesday's strike, comparing their contingency plans to the RCN's "agreed national minimum service level". Steve Barclay says "it's appropriate people have the right to strike" but balances it against the risk to the public's safety. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Steve Barclay says that he had a "productive discussion" with the trade union yesterday, adding "we listened to the trade unions in terms of their concerns". The health secretary explains that the key focus of the meeting was to look at next year's financial review body, which begins in April. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Steve Barclay tells MPs that the government plans to block book beds in residential homes to help boost capacity in hospital A&E departments. The health secretary also speaks about his "regret" that the "experience" for some patients and staff in emergency care has not been "acceptable" in recent weeks. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has said he acted "decisively" in sacking Nadhim Zahawi as chairman of the Conservative Party yesterday following a row over his tax affairs. Sky News
The Conservative chairman of the Commons Defence Select Committee has said the British Army is in "dire state" after Sky News revealed a US general privately.. Sky News
Labour Party Chair Anneliese Dodds says the Conservative party is 'out of touch' and insists Labour would root out the sleaze as she condemns Rishi Sunak's claims of being guided by integrity and professionalism.
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Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the Conservative party is consumed by 'chaos' and 'sleaze' and that a general election can't come soon enough.
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The verdict is in and the decision delivered. Nadhim Zahawi did commit "a very serious breach of the ministerial code" and the prime minister has sacked his.. Sky News
Train services have been severely disrupted as rail workers stage a walkout in the first of a wave of 48-hour strikes. Workers are pressing ahead with two 48-hour strikes at Network Rail and 14 train companies from Tuesday and Friday after two-thirds of RMT's members rejected the latest pay offer from the government.
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ITV News speaks to a Oliwia Szewc who tried to save three boys who died after falling through ice at a Solihull park lake on Sunday afternoon. She says she was trying to find branches from trees to pass the boys in the water but they were "too short". Olivia says "I was just clueless, I tried to help, but I couldn't".
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An ITV News investigation has uncovered evidence of how firefighters in South Wales fire and rescue service have kept their jobs, despite sexually harassing and abusing women. Shirley, who suffered abuse while working as a cleaner for the fire service, says she feared one fireman would rape her after exposing himself on night shifts before "getting closer and closer" to her. South Wales Fire Service says it will launch an independent review of its culture and discipline procedures. The Prime Minister also says the abusive behaviour should be looked into.
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The prime minister has unveiled a five-point plan to tackle “unfair” illegal immigration - specifically targeting those arriving from Albania. It is also being deemed a “safe country”, meaning the “majority of claims” will be rejected.
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Rishi Sunak takes a tour of the operations room of a Border Force hub in London. The prime minister's visit comes after he announced his plan to tackle illegal migration in the House of Commons. This comes as the PM announces a new agreement with Albania which will install Border Force officers at Tirana airport to stop people traffickers.
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Parts of the UK were hit with heavy snow on Sunday night, causing widespread disruption. Kent was one area severely impacted, with drivers struggling to get through the M2, the M20 around junctions 8 and 9, the A21 and the A249.
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