‘I literally did not feel a thing’: Boris Johnson has AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
The prime minister, who is aged 56, got his first dose at London’s St Thomas’ Hospital, where he was treated in intensive care last April after contracting COVID-19.
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March 19, 2021 Boris Johnson to receive AstraZeneca jab as he urges country to get vaccinated
Boris Johnson will today receive his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine as a host of European countries announced they would return to using the jab.
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March 18, 2021 Net zero: Britain halfway to hitting 2050 target on carbon emissions
Britain is halfway towards its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, it has emerged as the Prime Minister prepares to mount pressure on other nations to commit to the same target.
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March 17, 2021 Defence review: UK could use Trident to counter cyber-attack
Britain is prepared to launch nuclear weapons if the country was faced with an exceptionally destructive attack using cyber or other “emerging technologies”, according to the integrated defence review.
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March 16, 2021 Plain clothes police officers could patrol pubs and clubs to protect women
Plain clothes police officers could patrol bars and nightclubs around the country as part of plans to protect women from “predatory” offenders.
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March 16, 2021 UK to push for new, ‘open’ and democratic world order, government declares
Britain will help shape a new global order and leave behind an “outdated” international system which no longer serves the country’s interests, Boris Johnson’s government has declared ahead of the integrated review of defence, security, and foreign policies.
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March 14, 2021 Met Police chief urged to resign after ‘disgraceful’ clashes between officers and crowds at Sarah Everard vigil
The Metropolitan Police is facing fierce criticism for its handling of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard – with Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick urged to resign.
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March 13, 2021 Day of reflection to be held a year after UK’s Covid lockdown began
A “national day of reflection” will be held to mark the first anniversary of Britain going into lockdown and in remembrance of the 125,000 people who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
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March 13, 2021 Voters worried that Brexit has been bad for economy, as official figures show massive slump in trade
The majority of Britons believe Brexit has been bad for the economy and trade, according to new polling for The Independent.
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March 12, 2021 Police face legal challenge after warning vigil for Sarah Everard would be ‘unlawful’
Organisers of a vigil for Sarah Everard are launching a legal challenge after the Metropolitan Police said that the gathering would be unlawful.
