Sir Captain Tom Moore died aged 100 on Tuesday, after contracting Covid-19.

Captain Tom's death was confirmed by his two daughters, Hannah and Lucy, in a statement on Tuesday afternoon.

Without evidence, the European commission chief said the UK had compromised on "safety and efficacy" - despite the EU approving the same vaccines weeks later.

Experts believe the latest mutation could have an impact on the effectiveness of some Covid-19 vaccines.

A London council said the leaflet were an effort to play on the fears of some residents about vaccines.

Interim data from the phase three trial of the Covid-19 vaccine from Russia, Gam-COVID-Vac (Sputnik V), suggests a two-dose regimen of the vaccine offers 91.6 per cent efficacy.

SAGE warned Johnson the only way to “get close” to stopping new variants was either by closing the borders completely or introducing mandatory quarantine measures for everyone entering the country.

The new tax will raise around $3 billion - which will also be used to fund scholarships and social aid.

Tory MPs are expected to abstain on both votes on Monday evening.