Up to 64 additional medical speciality training posts are being created as part of the Scottish Government response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has recommended recruiting 13 extra training posts in intensive care medicine with additional posts also being created in Public Health medicine, virology and medical microbiology.
This item will point you to some research published in September 2020 a the Hutton Institute. The research is an ongoing project 2016 - 2021.
Early estimates for October 2020 suggest that there is a slight drop over the month in the number of payroll employees in the UK. Since March 2020, the number of payroll employees has fallen by 782,000; however, the larger falls were seen at the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
A podcast from the Institute of Fiscal Studies. There has been significant analysis of the furlough scheme in the wake of COVID-19, but far less attention has been paid to the welfare system and how benefits are being affected by the pandemic.
Scottish Secretary responds to November 2020 Labour Market Statistics for Scotland. Responding to today's [10 November 2020] Labour Market Statistics, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: Despite the apparent stability in today's figures for Scotland, we know there will be further challenges to come over the winter months.
I am happy to share with you that Pfizer and our collaborator, BioNTech, announced positive efficacy results from our Phase 3, late-stage study of our potential COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants without evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in the first interim efficacy analysis.
Platforms and UK government agree a package of measures to reduce vaccine disinformation. Platforms endorse the principle that no company should be profiting from COVID-19 vaccine mis/disinformation and commit to swifter responses to flagged content.
A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes has been announced by the Scottish Government. Homeowners will be able to apply for 75% cashback up to the value of £7,500 towards the cost of a renewable heating system and a further 40% cashback up to £6,000 for energy efficiency measures.
Marcus Rashford who plays for Manchester United and England has seen his campaign result in success for English families with a U-turn by the UK government and the details are below. Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales had already agreed there measure for covering free school meals in the holidays.
On 31 October 2020, the Prime Minister announced that the Government will be introducing new national COVID-19 measures in England to protect the NHS and save lives. This means from 5 November 2020 until 2 December 2020 in England, the following updated jobcentre guidance will apply to customers, and will ensure essential support is provided whilst keeping colleagues and customers safe.
Pfizer/BioNTech published positive efficacy results from Phase 3 studies of their potential COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer/BioNTech today (Monday 9 November) published positive efficacy results from Phase 3 studies of their potential Covid-19 vaccine, showing it to be more than 90% effective in preventing coronavirus in participants.
Across the country and around the world this evening, people are asking one question about our fight against Covid, does the news of progress towards a vaccine - that's been announced today - mean we are at the beginning of the end of our troubles? So, let me set out our assessment. The Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine has been tested on over 40,000 volunteers and interim results suggest it is proving 90 per cent effective at protecting people against the virus.
Government announces the first wave of winners receiving government funding for ground-breaking aviation projects solving major global challenges. Projects include using drones and aviation technologies to solve major global challenges, including coronavirus pandemic and climate change, while creating new jobs across the UK.
Statement, as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, on 9 November 2020. Mr Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to update the House on our plans for one of the UK's most productive and innovative sectors: financial services.
The third China International Import Expo saw the UK secure more than £430 million of commercial deals across a range of sectors. UK showcases the best of UK agriculture, food and drink at the third China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
On 9 November 2020 the Chancellor announced that the UK will be granting a package of equivalence decisions to the European Economic Area (‘EEA') States, including the Member States of the European Union (‘EU'). To provide clarity and stability to industry and reflecting the Government’s commitment to be as open as possible HM Treasury announced as many decisions as we can in advance of the end of the Transition Period provided for under the agreement on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU (the Transition Period) on 31 December 2020.
Magnox has made the content from its first supply chain engagement webinar available. The event, held on November 4, 2020, outlined the development of Magnox's delivery approach for new site specific decommissioning strategies and attracted 500 delegates from large and small businesses.
The UK will remain an open, attractive international financial centre, and extend its global leadership in green finance and financial technology, under plans outlined by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak today (9 November). Following the UK's departure from the EU, the government’s approach to financial services will be guided by what is right for the UK and one of its most productive and innovative sectors.
Memorandum of Understanding follows recent agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands. The UK has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Greenland to boost cooperation on fisheries matters.
Scottish numbers: 9 November 2020. Summary 912 new cases of COVID-19 reported.