Brad Hazzard supports more freedoms for outdoor activity saying ‘fresh air safest place to be’; Australia set to break more records on coronavirus cases
Seven Samurai review – an epic primal myth that pulsates through cinema
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While researching samurai history for an Akira Kurosawa film project in the early 1950s, producer Sojiro Motoki discovered references to masterless warriors, or ronin, defending villages from marauders in 16th-century...
Keir Starmer misses PMQs and budget after positive Covid test
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Keir Starmer has tested positive for Covid, the Labour party has confirmed, meaning he was unable to take part in prime minister’s questions and will not be able to respond to the budget. He has previously had to isol...
Harry Potter publisher reports record profits despite supply chain crisis
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Bloomsbury, the Harry Potter publisher, has unveiled record sales and profits on the back of the popularity of titles including Tom Kerridge’s latest cookbook during the coronavirus pandemic despite supply chain probl...
Coronavirus news live: Committee chair says Harding-run test and trace ‘treated taxpayers like ATM’; Australia approves booster shot rollout
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The UK’s flagship system to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 failed to achieve “its main objective,” committee says; Australians soon to get a Covid booster shot after regulator approval
Australia politics live news updates: Morrison faces fallout over net zero ‘plan’; fully vaccinated free to leave Australia
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International travel exception scrapped for vaccinated Australians; PM faces mounting criticism over roadmap for reducing emissions by 2050. Follow all the day’s news
Pregnant women are being turned away from Covid vaccine clinics, experts warn
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Pregnant women are being turned away from Covid vaccine clinics despite clinical advice, experts have warned as they urged ministers to ramp up efforts to reach unvaccinated groups. Members of the Joint Committee on V...
Why pregnant women need clearer messaging on Covid vaccine safety
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In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, there was uncertainty around almost everything, from who was more adversely affected by Covid-19 to who should get vaccinated first – or at all. But as awareness about ...
Covid measures ‘plan C’ has been discussed, senior official tells MPs
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A “plan C” for tougher coronavirus restrictions has been discussed in official circles, a senior civil servant has confirmed, despite ministers denying that tougher measures are an option this Christmas should the rat...