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Drugs giants Pfizer and AstraZeneca have rejected an NHS claim that the UK is facing a COVID-19 vaccine shortage, insisting there is no threat to supplies. The two leading vaccine manufacturers both said they remain on course to meet their delivery commitments and denied they were facing disruption in supplies. Their defiant statements appeared to

Scotland Yard’s deputy commissioner has refused to apologise over the way in which officers policed the Sarah Everard vigil on Clapham Common, which ended in scenes of disorder last Saturday. Sir Stephen House said those officers “thought they were doing the right thing” to protect the health of the public during a pandemic. He made

More than half of people have backed the Metropolitan Police over its handling of the vigil held for Sarah Everard last weekend, according to a survey. Four people were arrested for public order and coronavirus regulation breaches during Saturday’s vigil – with accusations police were heavy handed. The research, commissioned by the crime and justice

More than half the UK’s adult population has now received a first COVID vaccine dose, the health secretary has said. “I’m delighted to be able to say that we’ve now vaccinated HALF of all adults in the UK,” Matt Hancock tweeted. “The vaccine is a national success story and our way out of this pandemic.”

Prince Philip has left King Edward VII’s Hospital after his longest ever stay. Earlier, police had blocked vehicle access to the private hospital in central London, where the Duke of Edinburgh had been recovering from a heart procedure. Four police officers had arrived on motorcycles to join a dozen officers at the entrance of the

Improving the lives of children in care is the “absolute top priority”, England’s new children’s commissioner has told Sky News. Dame Rachel de Souza has vowed to be “fearless” in holding the government to account over its promises to improve the experiences of looked after children. Speaking as she takes post as the most senior child protection figure,

Boris Johnson has given his full backing to the head of the Metropolitan Police but admitted the chaos at Saturday night’s vigil for Sarah Everard was “very distressing”. Cressida Dick has faced calls to resign over her force’s handling of events at Clapham Common in south London, after police were seen grabbing several women and

Boris Johnson will meet senior police officers on Monday as the UK’s largest force continues to face criticism over its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard, with the prime minister “deeply concerned” about what happened. The Metropolitan Police has come under fire from across the political spectrum and beyond after the ugly scenes on

In a tiny cul-de-sac in Brixton, less than two miles from the violent scenes on Clapham Common, three households stood on their doorsteps in silence. Their heads bowed, their faces blank, and their hands all holding a candle. This unified pose had not been planned in advance. The only thing that had been was the

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. Scuffles broke out at the gathering on Clapham Common as officers told attendees to go home – and at one stage, policemen were seen grabbing hold of several

A serving Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court charged with kidnapping and murdering Sarah Everard, who went missing in south London last week. Wayne Couzens, 48, appeared in person before Westminster Magistrates’ Court for the first time following his arrest on Tuesday. He confirmed his name and address. The case will be sent to

Organisers of a vigil for Sarah Everard are launching a legal challenge after the Metropolitan Police said that the gathering would be unlawful. The Reclaim These Streets group were planning to meet at 6pm on Saturday at Clapham Common – not far from where the 33-year-old went missing on Wednesday 3 March. Although the police

Prince William has said his family is not racist and he has not yet spoken to his brother since Harry and Meghan’s explosive interview. “We are very much not a racist family,” he said after a question from Sky News. And when asked if he had spoken to his brother yet, the Duke of Cambridge

Human remains found in a woodland in Kent are those of Sarah Everard, police have said. The 33-year-old went missing in south London on Wednesday 3 March while walking home from a friend’s house. Metropolitan Police assistant commissioner Nick Ephgrave said a man – who is a serving Met officer – remains in custody at

Police searching for missing Sarah Everard have discovered human remains in woodland in Ashford, Kent. The 33-year-old went missing on Wednesday 3 March while walking back from a friend’s house in Clapham, south London to her home in Brixton. A serving Metropolitan Police officer was arrested on Tuesday night on suspicion of kidnap and later

A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with murdering and kidnapping Sarah Everard, who went missing in south London last week. Wayne Couzens, 48, will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court tomorrow. Ms Everard 33, went missing while walking to her home in Brixton from the nearby Clapham Junction area on Wednesday 3 March. Image: