Vaccine contract scrapped

Bye Valneva

The government has cancelled its Covid vaccine contract with French manufacturer Valneva, scrapping a pending order for 100 million doses. Why? Apparently the vaccine maker breached their agreement, which it “strenuously denies”. The Valvena jab is still in trials and hopes to get approval later this year.

Heathrow 10th busiest

Heathrow airport has fallen down the rankings of Europe’s busiest airports and is now sitting in 10th place as the travel slump continues. It says passenger numbers last month were down 71% on pre-pandemic levels, blaming “ever-changing restrictions, expensive and unnecessary testing requirements and lack of a common approach across borders”.

More economic shocks?

The UK must get ready for future economic shocks, says the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Speaking at its annual congress in London, TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady will highlight the threats of further pandemics, climate change and technological disruption.