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Real-World Data Shows Pfizer's Covid Vaccine Is Giving ‘Very Strong' Results After One Dose
Figures in a research paper from Public Health England showed how vaccines can significantly reduce hospitalizations in the elderly.
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4 Charts Show How the UK's Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout Is Starting to Work
The first real-world data from the U.K.’s inoculation program has given an insight into how effective vaccines have been against Covid-19.
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UK Hunts for Missing Person Infected With Covid Variant First Detected in Brazil
U.K. health officials are anxious to trace one of six individuals infected with a more contagious variant of the coronavirus, initially identified in Brazil.
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Premier League's ‘Most Inclusive, Accessible and Sustainable Stadium' Wins Approval
A growing number of sporting arenas are integrating sustainable features into their design.
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New Zero-Emission Buses Set to Be Trialed on UK Roads
Electric vehicle manufacturer Arrival is setting up facilities in the U.S. and U.K.
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We're on a ‘One-Way Road to Freedom,' Boris Johnson Tells Britain After Covid Lockdowns
The lockdown easing for England will come in a number of steps and will be data dependent at every stage, the British prime minister said.
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How Traffic Sensors and Cameras Are Transforming City Streets
From England to Australia, innovation and new ideas are changing urban mobility in a number of ways.
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Britain Will Build Its First Hydrogen Fueled Homes by April, Offering Public a Glimpse of the Future
The project is part of a wider effort to decarbonize the U.K.
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UK Coronavirus Variant on Course ‘to Sweep the World,' Leading Scientist Says
A variant of the coronavirus that first emerged in the U.K. could become the dominant form worldwide, the head of the U.K.’s virus surveillance program says.
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Siemens Energy Unit Picked to Install ‘Next Generation Turbines' at $9 Billion Offshore Wind Hub
The plan will see more than 200 turbines used for the project.
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U.K. Conservationists to Hire Rangers for Bison Reintroduction Program
Conservationists in England are hiring the country’s first-ever bison rangers to tend to a herd of European bison as part of a reintroduction program.
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What We Know About the Spread of Covid Among Children — and Whether Shutting Schools Reduces the Risk
School closures have a clear negative impact on children’s health, the United Nations health agency has warned.
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‘Next Few Weeks Are Going to Be the Worst' of the Pandemic, England's Medical Chief Warns
England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty warned that the “next few weeks are going to be the worst weeks” of the coronavirus pandemic for the U.K.’s NHS.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Imposes National Lockdown on England to Combat New Covid Variant
If England doesn’t implement a new lockdown, the nation’s health system will become overwhelmed in 21 days, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
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UK to Impose Tougher Restrictions on Millions of People as Covid Cases Soar
The U.K. government has added millions of people to its strictest Tier 4 category as coronavirus cases continue to rise.
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UK Prime Minister Orders New Coronavirus Lockdown for England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.
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Covid Is Making College Students Rethink Their ‘Dream Job' and Plans for After Graduation
College Voices: Covid has forced many college students to rethink their “dream job” and plans for after graduation.
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European Stocks Fall Sharply Amid Jitters Over New Coronavirus Strain; Stoxx 600 Down 2.3%
European markets fell sharply on Monday as investors monitored a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus strain in the U.K.
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A UK University Is Pivoting to Sustainable Tech With Solar and Wind Turbine Deal
Keele University is the latest educational institution looking to develop and analyze sustainable technologies.
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Massachusetts Doctor Describes How He Felt After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
A Massachusetts doctor who participated in Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine trial is describing some of the symptoms he experienced. Dr. Jorge Arroyo, a Harvard-affiliated ophthalmologist, told the Boston Globe he began experiencing nausea, chills and body aches about 10 hours after the second of two shots he received over the summer. “It made me feel lousy, albeit for a day,” he…