Head of Oxford’s vaccine trial team says there's 'small chance' vaccine could be ready by Christmas

Little Britain star has said he has been inspired by footballer Marcus Rashford’s attempts to ensure kids do not go hungry over Christmas.Funds raised from the song Merry Christmas, Baked Potato will be donated to FareShare, an organisation which redistributes surplus food to charities to give to people without much food.Announcing the news on Monday morning, Lucas tweeted: “Hello! My special Christmas single Merry Christmas, Baked Potato is released THIS THURSDAY and all proceeds from downloads

Matt Lucas has announced the release of a new Christmas charity single following the success of his Baked Potato Song in support of the NHS earlier this year. 

“We have just got to get on with this as soon as possible.”Health Secretary Matt Hancock called the data from AstraZeneca and Oxford University “really encouraging news”, but stressed that vaccines need to be approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).“This is really encouraging news on the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, that obviously we’ve been backing since the start,” he told Sky News.“And I’m really very pleased, really welcome these figures, this data, that

coronavirus vaccine created in the UK can prevent 70.4 percent of people from catching the bug, a new study has found. Oxford University and AstraZeneca have announced that their jag is effective in preventing people from different age groups from getting sick.

Amelia Hamlin, 19, just slayed in this look after hitting the beach with rumored new beau Scott Disick, 37! The model stunned in a matching two-piece yellow outfit by British designer Charlotte Knowles, showing off the look in three back-to-back selfies on Friday, Nov. 20 posted to her Instagram account.

A Manchester NHS doctor has become the first person in the world to be recruited for the final stage trial of a coronavirus vaccine.By also receiving one of the first doses, Dr Claire Cole is at the vanguard of a 'phase 3' Covid-19 study testing the safety and effectiveness of a new two-dose vaccine.Dr Cole, Head of Research Delivery at Manchester University NHS Foundation, is one of 6,000 volunteers in the UK, and of 30,000 worldwide, being recruited for the study, taking place at 17 National

Zayn Malik‘s mom has touched down in the US! The former One Direction singer, who welcomed a baby girl with GF Gigi Hadid in September, introduced his mother to her granddaughter for the first time. UK-based Trisha Malik, who boasts more than half a million Instagram followers, took to her IG Story on November 18 to share some snaps of Gigi’s cooking. The supermodel whipped up some pancaked topped with caramelized apples — and it looked delicious!

Lorraine Kelly has demanded the British government to cancel Christmas this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The 60 year old, who was recently left "embarrassed" as she suffered a wardrobe malfunction moments before going on air, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday morning to rant to hosts Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid after the pair were joined by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.The Defence Secretary had come on the show to talk about the potentially "severe" consequences of

Mariah Carey has announced details of her new Christmas single Oh Santa! featuring Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson.

Roman Kemp has revealed he thinks this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will be “the hardest one ever”.The Capital Breakfast host, 27, shared his views on the series as this year’s I’m A Celeb stars head to Gwyrch Castle for the first time in the show’s history. Ant and Dec usually host the popular ITV series in Australia, but the coronavirus pandemic has restricted the show this year and is being set in the UK, instead.

The race to find a coronavirus vaccine has been underway for some time, and this week a frontrunner emerged.The Pfizer breakthrough is testimony not just to scientific ingenuity - but the willingness of ordinary members of the public to help others by taking part in trials.Helen Carter, the Manchester Evening News' UK News Editor, is part of the army of volunteers who have put themselves forward, in recent months, so scientists can establish the safety and efficacy of drugs and preventatives

It’s the advert we wait for each festive season with such anticipation and it’s finally here… yes, the John Lewis Christmas advert has returned once more, and it’s quite simply amazing! This year the iconic advert celebrates small and random acts of kindness, inspired by the goodwill shown by the British public during the pandemic, and it’s entitled ‘Give A Little Love.’ In true John Lewis fashion, the advert boasts a song which really touches the heart strings, this time it’s a new song

Amazon Music have revealed their selection of new Christmas tracks exclusive to their platform for 2020, and Jess Glynne is at the forefront with a brand new festive single that enters the race for the UK's Official Christmas Number 1.