In a striking revelation, UK government has said that around five billion items related to personal protective equipment (PPE), which are worth £2.7 billion, will get wasted. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It has said that they are no longer needed or cannot safeguard staff of National Health Service (NHS), a minister&nbsp;of the government has revealed. &nbsp;

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The big chunk of money involved has led to criticism of the government. The disclosure, which was made in a written parliamentary answer by Health Minister Edward Argar, has led the Liberal Democrats to slam the government of “extreme negligence on an industrial scale” in using public funds during the Covid pandemic. &nbsp;

The minister was responding to a question tabled by Wendy Chamberlain, who is the Liberal Democrats’ chief whip and MP for North East Fife, over how much PPE had been procured and not used. &nbsp;

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“The government’s PPE programme had ordered more than 36.4 billion items since the pandemic struck in March 2020. Of this, approximately 3.4 billion units are currently identified as potential excess stock. The estimated price for those items is £2.2 billion,” Argar said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Argar added, “Of these, 1.2 billion items are deemed to be not fit for use. The purchase price for these items was £458 million.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

The disclosures showed that “the government is burning a hole in the pocket of the taxpayer through its wastage of personal protective equipment,” Chamberlain said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a striking revelation, UK government has said that around five billion items related to personal protective equipment (PPE), which are worth £2.7 billion, will get wasted.

In a striking revelation, UK government has said that around five billion items related to personal protective equipment (PPE), which are worth £2.7 billion, will get wasted. It has said that they are no longer needed or cannot safeguard staff of National Health Service (NHS), a minister of the government has revealed. Also Read | 'He's not the king': UK PM's former chief adviser says it's his job to 'get rid of' Boris Johnson The big chunk of money involved has led to criticism of the government. The disclosure, which was made in a written parliamentary answer by Health Minister Edward Argar, has led the Liberal Democrats to slam the government of “extreme negligence on an industrial scale” in using public funds during the Covid pandemic. The minister was responding to a question tabled by Wendy Chamberlain, who is the Liberal Democrats’ chief whip and MP for North East Fife, over how much PPE had been procured and not used. Also Read | UK PM Johnson’s wife organised birthday party during lockdown: Report “The government’s PPE programme had ordered more than 36.4 billion items since the pandemic struck in March 2020. Of this, approximately 3.4 billion units are currently identified as potential excess stock. The estimated price for those items is £2.2 billion,” Argar said. Argar added, “Of these, 1.2 billion items are deemed to be not fit for use. The purchase price for these items was £458 million.” The disclosures showed that “the government is burning a hole in the pocket of the taxpayer through its wastage of personal protective equipment,” Chamberlain said. (With inputs from agencies)

5 billion PPE items worth £2.7 billion will go waste, reveals UK government

The initial findings of a report on lockdown parties in Downing Street have been released to the public by senior civil servant Sue Gray.

Sue Gray Report Conclusion: Failures of leadership and judgment in Number 10

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been handed the long-awaited Sue Gray report into potential coronavirus rule-breaching parties in Downing Street.

Sue Gray report on probe into Downing street lockdown parties received by UK PM Boris Johnson

The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been updated by Sue Gray on the results of her investigation into allegations of lockdown parties in Downing Street.

UK PM Boris Johnson receives Sue Gray's report into Downing Street lockdown parties

Kremlin on Monday expressed its displeasure over Britain's plan to target Russian companies to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. The Kremlin vowed that it will retaliate if need be.

"This is a very worrying statement from London, &nbsp;not only for our companies. This demonstrates a fair amount of unpredictability on the part of London and is a cause for serious concern for international financial structures," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

He called it an "undisguised attack on business."

"Essentially, the British cabinet is threatening its big businesses, among other things. The Anglo-Saxons are massively ramping up tensions on the European continent."

Moscow will respond with "retaliatory measures" if Russian companies are targeted, Peskov added.

"These measures will be based on our own interests," he said without providing further details.

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Sunday that UK was going to unveil new sanctions legislation. She said that doing so would widen country's toolbox so &nbsp;"any company of interest to the Kremlin and the regime in Russia" could be targeted.&nbsp;

Russia curently has more than 100,000 of its troops stationed at its border with Ukraine. Though Russia claims that it does not have invasion in mind, various statement from the Russian side have been taken to be suggesting otherwise.

Russia is fiercely against Ukraine joining the NATO. It wants assurance from the West that Ukraine, a former Soviet state, would never be included in the alliance.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Kremlin on Monday expressed its displeasure over Britain's plan to target Russian companies to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. The Kremlin vowed that it will retaliate if need be.

Kremlin on Monday expressed its displeasure over Britain's plan to target Russian companies to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. The Kremlin vowed that it will retaliate if need be. "This is a very worrying statement from London, not only for our companies. This demonstrates a fair amount of unpredictability on the part of London and is a cause for serious concern for international financial structures," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. He called it an "undisguised attack on business." "Essentially, the British cabinet is threatening its big businesses, among other things. The Anglo-Saxons are massively ramping up tensions on the European continent." Moscow will respond with "retaliatory measures" if Russian companies are targeted, Peskov added. "These measures will be based on our own interests," he said without providing further details. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Sunday that UK was going to unveil new sanctions legislation. She said that doing so would widen country's toolbox so "any company of interest to the Kremlin and the regime in Russia" could be targeted. Russia curently has more than 100,000 of its troops stationed at its border with Ukraine. Though Russia claims that it does not have invasion in mind, various statement from the Russian side have been taken to be suggesting otherwise. Russia is fiercely against Ukraine joining the NATO. It wants assurance from the West that Ukraine, a former Soviet state, would never be included in the alliance. (With inputs from agencies)

Kremlin expresses displeasure over UK plans of new sanctions

The United States and Britain are stepping up efforts to keep Moscow under pressure. Both countries are preparing new devastating sanctions against Russian individuals.

US, UK prepare new sanctions against Russia next week

If a study is to be believed, around a million women in the UK are at risk of facing harm due to gambling. &nbsp;

The traffic to online casino and bingo sites, which are popular among women, peaks around winter months, the study has found. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Although addiction to gambling is generally found in men, the number of women, who have been seeking treatment for it seems to have doubled in last five years. The number has gone up from 1,134 in 2015-16 to 2,423 in 2020-21. &nbsp;

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Majority of the women do not seek treatment due to stigma and embarrassment, as per the gambling charity GambleAware. &nbsp;

Women many a time avoid seeking help even after being more likely than men to report the difficulties related to mental health caused by gambling, like stress or anxiety, GambleAware found. &nbsp;

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Around one million women in the UK are highly likely to be at risk of suffering harm due to gambling, as per a study, which GambleAware will publish later this year. &nbsp;

The danger will increase during acute winters. &nbsp;

The visits to gambling websites, such as online bingo, by females rise&nbsp;by 29% from December to March, the charity said. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

If a study is to be believed, around a million women in the UK are at risk of facing harm due to gambling. The traffic to online casino and bingo sites, which are popular among women, peaks around winter months, the study has found.

If a study is to be believed, around a million women in the UK are at risk of facing harm due to gambling. The traffic to online casino and bingo sites, which are popular among women, peaks around winter months, the study has found. Although addiction to gambling is generally found in men, the number of women, who have been seeking treatment for it seems to have doubled in last five years. The number has gone up from 1,134 in 2015-16 to 2,423 in 2020-21. Also Read: 5 billion PPE items worth £2.7 billion will go waste, reveals UK government Majority of the women do not seek treatment due to stigma and embarrassment, as per the gambling charity GambleAware. Women many a time avoid seeking help even after being more likely than men to report the difficulties related to mental health caused by gambling, like stress or anxiety, GambleAware found. Also Read: UK vows 'Brexit Freedoms Bill' to scrap European Union laws Around one million women in the UK are highly likely to be at risk of suffering harm due to gambling, as per a study, which GambleAware will publish later this year. The danger will increase during acute winters. The visits to gambling websites, such as online bingo, by females rise by 29% from December to March, the charity said. (With inputs from agencies)

Around 1 million women at risk of facing harm due to gambling in UK, says study

The UK has expanded its vaccine eligibility for kids aged 5-11. The authorities will vaccinate vulnerable children against COVID-19.

The UK expands vaccine eligibility for 5-11 age group

There are chances that people who have suffered through long Covid may have hidden lung damage, a UK-based study suggests. Supported by the &nbsp;Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, the study included 36 patients. It further explains why some people experience breathlessness even after their initial infection.

It has been concluded that there is massively affected gas transfer from the lungs to the bloodstream for long Covid patients.

Tests like CT scans are unable to detect this and they show normal results.&nbsp;

Dr Emily Fraser, a consultant at Oxford University Hospital, also a co-author of the study, in a report by The Guardian said, "It is the first study to demonstrate lung abnormalities in [people with long Covid] who are breathless and where other investigations are unremarkable."

She further added, "It does suggest the virus is causing some kind of persistent abnormality within the microstructure of the lungs or in the pulmonary vasculature.”

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As per clinical senior lecturer, Claire Steves, the study would be of significant interest to people going through long-term breathlessness after Covid.

As per an op-ed, which was recently published, Resia Pretorius, the head of the science department at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, wrote, "A recent investigation in my lab found that there is significant microclot formation in the blood of both acute Covid and long Covid patients."&nbsp;

She discovered a correlation between microclots and lengthy Covid, which she believes is a critical step toward better understanding the disease that affects 100 million people worldwide.

Resia Pretorius and her team discovered large quantities of inflammatory chemicals "locked" in the persistent micro clots seen in extended Covid patients during the summer.

(With inputs from agencies)

There are chances that people who have suffered through long Covid may have hidden lung damage, a UK-based study suggests. Supported by the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, the study included 36 patients.

There are chances that people who have suffered through long Covid may have hidden lung damage, a UK-based study suggests. Supported by the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, the study included 36 patients. It further explains why some people experience breathlessness even after their initial infection. It has been concluded that there is massively affected gas transfer from the lungs to the bloodstream for long Covid patients. Tests like CT scans are unable to detect this and they show normal results. Dr Emily Fraser, a consultant at Oxford University Hospital, also a co-author of the study, in a report by The Guardian said, "It is the first study to demonstrate lung abnormalities in [people with long Covid] who are breathless and where other investigations are unremarkable." She further added, "It does suggest the virus is causing some kind of persistent abnormality within the microstructure of the lungs or in the pulmonary vasculature.” Also read | 'Mystery of long COVID-19 is solved! This scientist believes so As per clinical senior lecturer, Claire Steves, the study would be of significant interest to people going through long-term breathlessness after Covid. As per an op-ed, which was recently published, Resia Pretorius, the head of the science department at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, wrote, "A recent investigation in my lab found that there is significant microclot formation in the blood of both acute Covid and long Covid patients." She discovered a correlation between microclots and lengthy Covid, which she believes is a critical step toward better understanding the disease that affects 100 million people worldwide. Resia Pretorius and her team discovered large quantities of inflammatory chemicals "locked" in the persistent micro clots seen in extended Covid patients during the summer. (With inputs from agencies)

Mystery of breathlessness after Covid is now solved, this is what a UK-based study says

In Britain, scientists are recording the return of the Bluefin Tuna to UK waters. They're using high-tech acoustic tracking devices for the project.

In Britain, scientists are recording the return of the Bluefin Tuna to UK waters

The long-awaited report on the alleged parties at the British Prime Minister's residence is still not out now questions are being asked behind the reason for the delay.

The much-awaited report on the alleged parties at the British Prime Minister's residence delayed

Probe into Downing street parties: The UK awaits Sue Gray report amid a delay

England is now returning to plan A, which basically means learning to live with a disease that is probably here to stay.

England is now returning to plan A, which means learning to live with the COVID-19

UK PM Boris Johnson has been accused of telling lies over the evacuation of Pen Farthing's animals from Afghanistan in August 2021.

UK PM Boris Johnson accused of lying over Kabul evacuation in August 2021

Everyone knows Norman in Bury St Edmunds. His high-vis jacket and bike are a familiar sight on these roads. He cycles 100 miles every week - 5,000 miles a year - around the sleepy Suffolk lanes. The village was recently out in force to wish him a very happy 100th birthday.

Meet the 100 year-old man who cycles 100 miles every week at Bury St Edmunds

Boris Johnson has been caught lying, again. This time, it is regarding the evacuation of some 150 animals from Afghanistan. Will the British Prime Minister finally be forced to step down? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Another leaked email hits Boris Johnson

UK police was in for a shock recently when it pulled over a man, who has been driving without a licence or insurance for over 70 years. &nbsp;

According to the Bulwell, Rise Park and Highbury Vale Police, the driver seems to have claimed to be driving without any documentation since the age of 12. &nbsp;

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The man was driving a MINI One when he was pulled over by officers on patrol on Wednesday near a Tesco Extra in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire. &nbsp;

The driver, who was was born in 1938, seems to have been never been stopped by police before, the force added. &nbsp;

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In a Facebook post, the police said, "We can't quite believe what happened... as the driver, who was born in 1938, coughed that he had been driving with no licence and no insurance since he was 12 (yes TWELVE) years old... and somehow had managed to never be stopped by the police.” &nbsp;

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"Thankfully he had never had an accident, caused anyone an injury, and never made anyone lose out financially, by hitting them whilst uninsured,” the post added. &nbsp;

"Due to the increased number of ANPR cameras in Nottingham, even on the small trips, you are likely to hit a camera, so make sure your documents are in order... because it will catch up with you... one day," it further said. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

UK police was in for a shock recently when it pulled over a man, who has been driving without a licence or insurance for over 70 years. According to the Bulwell, Rise Park and Highbury Vale Police, the driver seems to have claimed to be driving without any documentation since the age of 12.

UK police was in for a shock recently when it pulled over a man, who has been driving without a licence or insurance for over 70 years. According to the Bulwell, Rise Park and Highbury Vale Police, the driver seems to have claimed to be driving without any documentation since the age of 12. Also Read: Downing Street parties: Boris Johnson fails to commit to publishing Sue Gray's report in full The man was driving a MINI One when he was pulled over by officers on patrol on Wednesday near a Tesco Extra in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire. The driver, who was was born in 1938, seems to have been never been stopped by police before, the force added. × In a Facebook post, the police said, "We can't quite believe what happened... as the driver, who was born in 1938, coughed that he had been driving with no licence and no insurance since he was 12 (yes TWELVE) years old... and somehow had managed to never be stopped by the police.” Also Read: US auto safety regulators seek more information from Tesla in drive game probe "Thankfully he had never had an accident, caused anyone an injury, and never made anyone lose out financially, by hitting them whilst uninsured,” the post added. "Due to the increased number of ANPR cameras in Nottingham, even on the small trips, you are likely to hit a camera, so make sure your documents are in order... because it will catch up with you... one day," it further said. (With inputs from agencies)

Police pull over a driver in UK, make a breathtaking revelation. Find out what is it

Amid ongoing controversies over lockdown parties, UK PM Boris Johnson bats for the country to focus on the Ukraine crisis instead.

PM Boris Johnson: UK should focus on Ukraine crisis

The Ukraine-Russia tensions continue to rise unabatedly. Now, the UK government has claimed that Russia looks to replace government of Ukraine with a pro-Moscow administration. &nbsp;

It also said that the potential candidate may be former Ukrainian lawmaker Yevheniy Murayev.&nbsp;He heads a small pro-Russian party Nashi. It does not have a single seat in Ukraine's parliament. &nbsp;

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Several other politicians of Ukraine, who have links with intelligence services of Russia, have been named by Britain's Foreign Office. &nbsp;

It is still unclear how Russia may install a friendly government in Ukraine, as per the UK.

The claim is based on an intelligence assessment and has not been supported by any evidence. &nbsp;

This comes as a war of words continue between the West and Russia over Ukraine. &nbsp;

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The information "shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine, and is an insight into Kremlin thinking," UK's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said. &nbsp;

The foreign secretary urged Russia to "de-escalate, end its campaigns of aggression and disinformation, and pursue a path of diplomacy," and reiterated Britain's view that "any Russian military incursion into Ukraine would be a massive strategic mistake with severe costs." &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The Ukraine-Russia tensions continue to rise unabatedly. Now, the UK government has claimed that Russia looks to replace government of Ukraine with a pro-Moscow administration.

The Ukraine-Russia tensions continue to rise unabatedly. Now, the UK government has claimed that Russia looks to replace government of Ukraine with a pro-Moscow administration. It also said that the potential candidate may be former Ukrainian lawmaker Yevheniy Murayev. He heads a small pro-Russian party Nashi. It does not have a single seat in Ukraine's parliament. Also Read: German Navy chief steps down after his New Delhi comments on Putin, Ukraine Several other politicians of Ukraine, who have links with intelligence services of Russia, have been named by Britain's Foreign Office. It is still unclear how Russia may install a friendly government in Ukraine, as per the UK. The claim is based on an intelligence assessment and has not been supported by any evidence. This comes as a war of words continue between the West and Russia over Ukraine. Also Read: US defence aid arrives in Ukraine; Germany will not supply weapons for now The information "shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine, and is an insight into Kremlin thinking," UK's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said. The foreign secretary urged Russia to "de-escalate, end its campaigns of aggression and disinformation, and pursue a path of diplomacy," and reiterated Britain's view that "any Russian military incursion into Ukraine would be a massive strategic mistake with severe costs." (With inputs from agencies)

Russia looks to replace Ukraine govt with pro-Moscow administration, claims UK

The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough is one of the most famous British paintings, and it is back in the UK's national gallery after spending a century in the US.

Thomas Gainsborough's famous painting ‘Blue Boy’ returns to UK after spending a century in the US

The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on a tenterhooks ahead of the highly anticipated report by Sue Gray into claims of lockdown breaching parties.

Boris Johnson Party Scandal: Sue Gray's probe report to be released shortly

The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced heated opposition in Parliament over a string of parties at his Downing Street offices during COVID-19 lockdowns.

UK PM Boris Johnson grilled by opposition over Downing Street lockdown parties

British PM Boris Johnson had a birthday bash when social gatherings were banned in the UK. 10-D hosted several such parties in the last 2 years. London's police have begun an investigation into the lockdown breaches. Palki Sharma has the details.

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