NEWS
Pandemic sets cancer survival rates back by eight years
Cancer survival rates have been set back by up to eight years by lockdowns, a major review has found. The Institute for Public Policy Research warned there would probably be an extra 4,500 avoidable deaths this year due to a rise in late diagnoses. The proportion of cancers diagnosed while they are still highly curable has dropped from 44 to 41 per cent, the think tank concluded.
David Davis reveals whistleblower’s evidence of Nicola Sturgeon cover-up, including claims her chief of staff knew about Salmond ‘sex misconduct’ allegations two months earlier than she says and ‘interfered’ in process – Express
Unvaccinated holidaymakers will be banned from P&O Cruises’ ‘staycation’ sailings this summer – Mail
Boris Johnson accused of ‘grasping naivety’ over approach to China – Telegraph
Italy and France fold over AstraZeneca jabs – Mail
Labour accuses Tories of ‘effectively decriminalising rape’ in ‘incredibly irresponsible’ tweet – Mail
COMMENT
The military cannot forget the need for soldiers and ships – Con Coughlin, Telegraph
How on earth will lobbing yet more grenades help heal the Royal Family rift? – Stephen Glover, Mail