The head of the was “bought” by , the US Secretary of State has alleged, as he claimed that the body’s failings had contributed to “dead Britons”.made the allegations at a private meeting of MPs in London on Tuesday that , the organisation’s director-general, had struck a deal with China that helped him secure election.Mr Pompeo said that “when push came to shove, when it really mattered most”, people had died “because of the deal that was made”.He added that the WHO was a “political” rather than “science-based organisation” that had failed to deal with .Mr Pompeo’s comments came as he...…The head of the was “bought” by , the US Secretary of State has alleged, as he claimed that the body’s failings had contributed to “dead Britons”.made the allegations at a private meeting of MPs in London on Tuesday that , the organisation’s director-general, had struck a deal with China that helped him secure election.Mr Pompeo said that “when push came to shove, when it really mattered most”, people had died “because of the deal that was made”.He added that the WHO was a “political” rather than “science-based organisation” that had failed to deal with .Mr Pompeo’s comments came as he...WW…

The Oxford vaccine will be rolled out from January 4 across the country under plans being drawn up by ministers, The Telegraph can reveal.The Government is aiming for of either the Oxford vaccine or the Pfizer jab within a fortnight as part of a major ramping up of the inoculation programme.The Telegraph can also disclose that are primed to launch in the second week of January, provided the regulator approves the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine within days.The rollout of the Oxford vaccine, which is easier to store and handle than and costs less, is likely to make it easier to reach people...…The Oxford vaccine will be rolled out from January 4 across the country under plans being drawn up by ministers, The Telegraph can reveal.The Government is aiming for of either the Oxford vaccine or the Pfizer jab within a fortnight as part of a major ramping up of the inoculation programme.The Telegraph can also disclose that are primed to launch in the second week of January, provided the regulator approves the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine within days.The rollout of the Oxford vaccine, which is easier to store and handle than and costs less, is likely to make it easier to reach people...WW…

NZME NetworkWEBSITE OF THE YEARAPP OF THE YEARMarket Watch: Shares surge on vaccine hopesIn the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson could receive a coronavirus jab live on air, Downing Street has suggested, as the British government seeks to enlist celebrity "influencers" to help encourage take-up of the vaccine.Johnson's press secretary, Allegra Stratton, said it was not something he would "rule out" but added that he would not want to jump the queue.Johnson, 56, is expected to get the jab in the eighth wave of vaccinations, according to the prioritisation list released by the Joint Committee...…NZME NetworkWEBSITE OF THE YEARAPP OF THE YEARMarket Watch: Shares surge on vaccine hopesIn the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson could receive a coronavirus jab live on air, Downing Street has suggested, as the British government seeks to enlist celebrity "influencers" to help encourage take-up of the vaccine.Johnson's press secretary, Allegra Stratton, said it was not something he would "rule out" but added that he would not want to jump the queue.Johnson, 56, is expected to get the jab in the eighth wave of vaccinations, according to the prioritisation list released by the Joint Committee...WW…

Jeremy Corbyn's will be considered by a panel of Labour officials on Tuesday afternoon after he rowed back on his claim that Labour's anti-Semitism problem was . Five members of Labour's ruling national executive committee will consider the case after receiving recommendation from the party's disciplinary unit. The panel will convene at 1pm, suggesting the controversy could be concluded by the end of the day. It comes just hours after Mr Corbyn said he had not intended to "belittle concerns" about anti-Semitism, adding that they were neither "exaggerated" or...…Jeremy Corbyn's will be considered by a panel of Labour officials on Tuesday afternoon after he rowed back on his claim that Labour's anti-Semitism problem was . Five members of Labour's ruling national executive committee will consider the case after receiving recommendation from the party's disciplinary unit. The panel will convene at 1pm, suggesting the controversy could be concluded by the end of the day. It comes just hours after Mr Corbyn said he had not intended to "belittle concerns" about anti-Semitism, adding that they were neither "exaggerated" or...WW…