24 h. ago 'Take up offer now': Those eligible for Covid vaccine urged to book jab as Covid cases reach 'medium levels'

Those who are eligible for the Covid vaccine are being urged to come forward 💉

Politics

45 h. ago ‘A glimpse of genius’: what do unpublished stories found in Harper Lee’s apartment tell us about the To Kill a Mockingbird author?

When she died, the writer left behind a cache of notebooks and manuscripts. Her biographer reveals what they tell us about her unlikely rise to literary stardomWhen To Kill a Mockingbird was published in the summer of 1960, it seemed to have sprung from nowhere, like an Alabamian Athena: a perfectly formed novel from an unknown southern writer without any evident precedent or antecedent. The book somehow managed to be both urgently of its time and instantly timeless, addressing the era’s most turbulent issues, from the civil rights movement to the sexual revolution, while also speaking in the register of the eternal, from the moral awakening of children and the abiding love of families to the frictions between the self and society.But no writer is without influences and aspirations: Harper Lee had, of course, come from somewhere and worked tremendously hard to become someone. It was only because she did not like talking about herself that her origins seemed so mysterious, and i...

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3 d. ago Covid cases 'increasing activity' as two new variants dominate

Those who are eligible for the Covid vaccine are being urged to book an appointment 🤧

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4 d. ago Nationwide Building Society: £275 cash bonus with new UK bank account switch offer

Switch your account and meet simple criteria to grab a bonus plus profit share 💷

Economics

5 d. ago Warning issued over flu season with five groups urged to get the vaccine

Recent vaccine policy changes have created some confusion, particularly around COVID-19 vaccines

Events

5 d. ago Readers’ letters: Carers betrayed by withdrawal of free Covid vaccination

An unpaid carer writes to say he feels let down by the removal of free vaccine eligibility

Politics

6 d. ago Why you might not get vaccinated for Covid despite new NHS Stratus warning

A new strain of coronavirus has emerged but many Brits might not get the chance to protect themselves against it.

Events

9 d. ago People with Covid symptoms 'should consider wearing face mask' as cases continue to rise

Covid-19 levels have been increasing in recent weeks, circulating at medium levels

Science

1 week ago Do I still need a Covid vaccine in 2025 – and how do I get one?

As confusion mounts among the public, here is everything you need to know about who can get Covid-19 jabs this autumn

Science

1 week ago Doctor who sparked outrage by linking Covid jabs to King Charles and Princess Kate's cancer threatens to sue Health Secretary for accusing him of spreading 'poisonous lies'

Dr Aseem Malhotra made the incendiary comments on the main stage of Reform's conference in Birmingham earlier this month.

Science

1 week ago New Covid vaccine criteria explained after 'concerning' rise in cases in UK

Fewer people are eligible for Covid-19 vaccination this year

Politics

1 week ago Thousands of passengers set for Christmas travel disruption due to train engineering works

Passengers are being urged by Network Rail to check online journey planners and book tickets way in advance

Politics

1 week ago People able to book NHS Covid jabs despite not being eligible – pharmacy leaders

The Covid-19 vaccination campaign began last week.

Politics

2 w. ago Full NHS list of serious Covid vaccine side effects and when to call 999

While generally considered safe, the Covid vaccine has a wide range of side effects

Politics

2 w. ago NHS Covid vaccine side effects including ‘rare’ heart symptom and when to call 999

While generally considered safe, the Covid vaccine has a wide range of side effects

Science

2 w. ago Conspiracy theorist mother ‘influenced’ daughter to reject chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with cancer

Kate Shemirani’s conduct of care towards her daughter Paloma has been described as ‘incomprehensible’ by a coroner

Science

2 w. ago Covid vaccines 'might raise the risk of cancer', contentious study claims

The link between Covid jabs and cancer has previously been dismissed by academics and oncologists after claims it had led to 'turbo cancers'.

Events

2 w. ago Experts hit back at highly contentious study claiming Covid vaccine raises risk of SIX cancers including breast and prostate

The link between Covid jabs and cancer has previously been dismissed by academics and oncologists after claims it had led to 'turbo cancers'.

Events

3 w. ago The ‘unusual symptom’ of new Covid strain in the UK as infections rise

Those who are eligible are being urged by the UK Health Security Agency to book their vaccinations against flu, COVID-19 and RSV as cases are starting to increase ahead of the winter months

Science

3 w. ago UK Covid infections and hospitalisations skyrocket as 'unusual symptom' hits

The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging those eligible for free vaccinations to come forward as Covid positivity rates continue to increase and the virus is circulating at "moderate" levels

Science