100million doses of Oxford coronavirus vaccine ‘to be approved this week’

The groundbreaking Oxford vaccine is expected to be approved for use within days – giving Britain a massive New Year boost in the fight against coronavirus. There is growing optimism within the Government that the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will give the green light to roll out the vaccine before the end of … Read more

Oxford coronavirus vaccine to be approved ‘shortly after Christmas’

Coronavirus vaccinations have started in care homes in the UK, Matt Hancock confirmed today. Care home residents are top of the priority list for the vaccines because they’re so at risk from Covid-19, but logistical problems meant the jabs couldn’t taken out into homes at the start of the roll-out. The Health Secretary said this … Read more

Oxford’s coronavirus vaccine on track to be approved ‘shortly after Christmas’

Oxford’s coronavirus vaccine on track to be approved ‘shortly after Christmas’, top scientist says as he says study data looks ‘better than ever’ UK regulator the MHRA has been analysing study data since November 27 Testing suggests the vaccine is either 62% or 90% effective, depending on doses Either dosing regime looks good enough for … Read more

Oxford vaccine ‘WILL be approved before New Year’, Whitehall sources say

Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine is expected to be approved within days of Christmas, raising hopes that millions of people a week could soon be being inoculated. Senior Whitehall sources are said to believe that the Medicines and Healthcare product Regulatory Agency will authorise the vaccine on December 28 or 29. They are waiting for the final … Read more

Trump approved executions before he leaves office. But, asks TOM LEONARD, is it barbaric? 

The crime for which Lisa Montgomery was sentenced to death is about as horrific as one can imagine. In December 2004, she strangled a pregnant dog breeder, Bobbie Jo Stinnett, having pretended to be interested in buying one of her puppies, and used a kitchen knife to cut her baby out of her belly, whom she … Read more

FDA commissioner suggests Pfizer vaccine may not be approved today

The commissioner of the FDA said on Thursday morning that Pfizer’s COVID vaccine may not be approved today and that it may take even longer to give it the green light.  An independent advisory committee is meeting today to discuss the findings of Pfizer’s trial but the deliberations aren’t due to begin until 3.10pm. Even though the … Read more

FDA scientists give Pfizer vaccine the green light in first analysis – but it’s STILL not approved

FDA scientists give Pfizer vaccine the green light – but it still has to be reviewed by ANOTHER panel of experts before getting official approval on Thursday A panel of scientists from the FDA posted their first analysis of the vaccine online That analysis will now be reviewed by a panel of independent scientists  That … Read more

Why the UK approved Pfizer vaccine before the US and Europe

Britain was able to pip the US and Europe to approve Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine first thanks to political feet-dragging on the continent and because Britain’s regulators had more scientific manpower, experts claim. The breakthrough jab was given the green light by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) within just 10 days of … Read more

LSE soars 9.6% amid reports £20bn Refinitiv takeover will be approved 

London Stock Exchange soars 9.6% amid rising hopes £20bn Refinitiv takeover will be approved By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 2 December 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 2 December 2020 LSE jumped 9.6 per cent amid reports it is set to win approval for its takeover of Refinitiv Shares in the … Read more

Fury as plans for 150 homes in two Durham villages to fund refurb of Raby Castle are approved

As many as 151 houses will be built across two villages to raise £3million to refurbish a 14th Century castle. The homes are set for Gainford and Staindrop in County Durham to pay for the works at Raby Castle. Durham County Council approved the plans despite 51 letters of objection over the impact of so many … Read more