The government has halted controversial plans for the compulsory Covid vaccination of all frontline NHS and social care workers in England, just days ahead of the first jab deadline.
Addressing the House of Commons, the health secretary said the government was "looking again" at scrapping the measure in a bid to avoid a damaging confrontation with NHS workers in England.
In a U-turn, Sajid Javid said a consultation on ending compulsory vaccinations in health and social care settings will be launched.
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