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Jabs for kids as UK accelerates vaccine programme

The move means that around 3 million children could be eligible for the jab and comes despite Britain’s vaccine advisory body deciding not to recommend mass vaccination of 12 to 15-year-olds…reports Asian

September 14, 2021

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Pfizer initially rejected BioNTech’s offer to develop vaccine

It is because Dormitzer had been involved with discussions about whether to create vaccines for MERS and SARS, only to see the pathogens quickly contained…reports Asian Lite News. US drug maker Pfizer

September 14, 2021

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India nearing ‘early harvest’ trade deal with UK

UK Department of International Trade said both the ministers have discussed the findings from the consultation and agreed the steps to get ready to launch negotiations later this year – including the

September 14, 2021

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PM Johnson’s mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, dies

Senior figures from across the political spectrum, including Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, have sent their condolences to Johnson…reports Asian Lite News. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s mother has passed away at

September 14, 2021

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UK PM to visit US, hold talks with Biden

Johnson is expected to hold bilateral talks with Biden during his four-day trip to the US for the UNGA, the prime minister will try to mend relations with Washington, reports Asian Lite

September 13, 2021

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UK honours memory of 9/11 victims

Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle paid tributes to the victims who lost their lives in the attack…reports Asian Lite News. The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and

September 13, 2021

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Free Balochistan protest held against Pakistan in Hanover

The rally participants held banners and placards with slogans against torture, human rights abuses and illegal occupation of Balochistan by Pakistan and Iran…reports Asian Lite News. The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) held

September 13, 2021

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Johnson urged to reassess Cambo oilfield

UK wants to take a lead in efforts to cut emissions more quickly before the United Nations’ Climate Change conference, or COP26, in Scotland in November…reports Asian Lite News. Scottish First Minister

September 13, 2021

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UK drops plans for compulsory vaccine passes

The passes, proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or a recent negative test, were expected to be rolled out from the end of this month at most venues and crowded events,

September 13, 2021

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Brown urges rich nations to distribute jabs fairly

Brown, who has repeatedly urged the G7 to share the benefits of vaccine breakthroughs more widely, said the collective failure to turn scientific success into protection for all was a “moral catastrophe”…reports

September 13, 2021

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