The UK is open to discussions with the US and other countries over vaccine IP waivers. Britain is open to talks with the United States and other World Trade Organisation members on the issue of IP waivers for Covid-19 vaccines, a government spokesperson said after pressure from charities to back US proposals. US President Joe Biden last week threw his support behind waiving intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines. About two-thirds of the adult population of Britain has received a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, while Britain has ordered 517 million doses in all. Some chained themselves to the doors and others unfurled a banner saying "People's Vaccine not Profit Vaccine."

Source: News 24 May 11, 2021 15:22 UTC