More good news on vaccines, The Oxford University version is as effective and cheaper than the other two. The government will be in relieved as they have bought millions of doses.
Although this has dramatically changed the outlook and the mood - everyone is looking forward to the promised land of freedom next spring, there is a hard winter to survive.
The prime minister has set out the plan in detail to try to avoid the confusion and backlash from the English tier system that has seen some areas under severe restrictions for months.
The basis is again three tiers tied to the level of the infection. Much of England will be in the second which will allow something approaching a normal life with shops, pubs and restaurants open, church services resumed and limited numbers of spectators at sporting events.
The aim is to play as safe as possible over the next four weeks so that there can be a Christmas break with family get togethers.
The other three countries have all been going their own way for months but they may now join with England for a united approach. This should go some way to make the road ahead clearer.
After a disastrous few weeks the prime minister can end his isolation with the prospect of calmer waters.
To have Professor Whitby say the vaccine news was better than he expected and that once winter is over tough restrictions won’t be needed must be music to his ears.
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