In low-income countries fewer than 2% of the population has received a shotJoe Biden convenes a virtual coronavirus summit of world leaders on Wednesday under pressure to close the vaccination gap with poorer nations.The meeting on the margins of the U…
NHS the Musical review – the doctor will sing for you now
Theatre Royal PlymouthBouncy songs explore three patients’ experiences in this ambitious and spirited show about the health service’s history and current crisisAs audiences return to theatres, will they want razzle-dazzle escapism or plays that grapple…
The global supply chain crisis could fuel a severe dose of stagflation
Economic observers should heed the warnings now – rising prices and slowing growth are a very real threatHow will the global economy and markets evolve over the next year? There are four scenarios that could follow the “mild stagflation” of the last fe…
Welsh ambulance service calls for army help with winter Covid pressures
Soldiers expected to drive ambulances and decontaminate vehicles for third time since pandemic beganCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Welsh ambulance service has asked for help from the armed forces, explaining that it fac…
Trump campaign knew voter fraud claims were baseless soon after election loss, says report – live
Trump has continued to pedal lies about fraud in the 2020 election up until now, almost a year after ballots were castAdam Schiff: Capitol riot committee ‘going straight to subpoenas’Democrats push Biden’s spending plans while trying to avoid shutdownS…
Argentina to lift almost all Covid restrictions as cases and deaths fall
Masks will no longer be required outdoors as government says country could be at ‘end of pandemic’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMasks will no longer be required outdoors in Argentina as the country’s government announced t…
Essex art gallery endangered by funding crisis named museum of the year 2021
Firstsite’s ‘innovation and integrity’ during pandemic wins Art Fund’s £100,000 prizeA gallery that six years ago was placed in special funding measures because of concerns over its viability has been named winner of the world’s largest museum prize.Th…
Ben Jennings on the state of life in Britain – cartoon
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I declined my Covid booster jab. Others should too | Letter
People in poorer countries need a first jab much more than we need a third. By turning it down, we can all make a point, says Christopher CheethamAs your editorial on sharing vaccines with poorer countries points out (19 September), we know that two do…
Holiday homes for disabled people face closure due to England’s vaccines mandate
Charity says Covid policy is having ‘devastating consequences’ for sector already in crisisCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSome of England’s only holiday homes for disabled people in care are facing closure due to the policy…