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Boris Johnson Urges People To Gift One Another By Getting Vaccinated
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Urges People To Gift One Another By Getting Vaccinated
Boris Johnson has urged the public to get their booster jab in his Christmas message, describing it as an "invisible and invaluable present" for everyone in the country.
People With Omicron Are 50-70% Less Likely To Be Hospitalised Than Other Covid Cases
Coronavirus
People With Omicron Are 50-70% Less Likely To Be Hospitalised Than Other Covid Cases
The UK’s public health body has said that people infected with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 are between 50 and 70% less likely to be admitted to hospital than those infected with other variants.
Foreign Secretary Warns Russia Against Incursions Into Ukraine After Putin Criticises The West
Foreign affairs
Foreign Secretary Warns Russia Against Incursions Into Ukraine After Putin Criticises The West
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin for inflaming tension with Ukraine today after he said the contested Donbas region should be determined by the people who live there.
Government Urged To Be Cautious Over 'Good News' Suggesting Omicron Is Milder
Coronavirus
Government Urged To Be Cautious Over "Good News" Suggesting Omicron Is Milder
A leading health figure has urged the government to be cautious with studies published yesterday suggesting that Omicron may be milder than previous Covid variants.
Low Dose Covid Vaccine Should Be Offered To Vulnerable Primary School Age Children
Coronavirus
Low Dose Covid Vaccine Should Be Offered To Vulnerable Primary School Age Children
A lower dose Covid vaccine has been approved for use in vulnerable children aged five to 11-years-old in the UK by drugs regulator the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Wales Will Re-Introduce Rule-Of-Six In New Covid Restrictions From Boxing Day
Coronavirus
Wales Will Re-Introduce Rule-Of-Six In New Covid Restrictions From Boxing Day
People living in Wales will have to abide by the rule-of-six and 2m social distancing rules in public places from Boxing Day according to a a suite of new restrictions announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford to try and slow the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid.
Met Says It May Look Again At Downing Street Parties – But Only If Inquiry Uncovers New Evidence
Coronavirus
Met Says It May Look Again At Downing Street Parties – But Only If Inquiry Uncovers New Evidence
The Metropolitan police has suggested it may look again at investigating the parties that allegedly took place in Downing Street last Christmas – but only if the Cabinet Office inquiry turns up new evidence and provides it to them.
Fewer Than A Fifth Of People Would Support Matt Hancock Returning To Cabinet
Political parties
Fewer Than A Fifth Of People Would Support Matt Hancock Returning To Cabinet
Fewer than a fifth of people would support Matt Hancock returning to a top job in government, an exclusive new poll for PoliticsHome has found.
Minister Warns Against Making New Year’s Plans You Can’t Cancel In Case Of Covid Rules
Coronavirus
Minister Warns Against Making New Year’s Plans You Can’t Cancel In Case Of Covid Rules
The care minister Gillian Keegan has admitted there is “uncertainty” over whether further Covid restrictions will have to be brought in soon after Christmas.
Boris Johnson Confirms No More Covid Restrictions Will Come In Before Christmas
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms No More Covid Restrictions Will Come In Before Christmas
The Prime Minister has confirmed there will not be any further coronavirus restrictions put in place in England before Christmas.
Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms
Coronavirus
Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms
Large Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled in a bid to control the surge in Omicron cases in Scotland.
Rishi Sunak Announces Grants Of Up To £6,000 For Businesses Affected By Omicron Variant
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Announces Grants Of Up To £6,000 For Businesses Affected By Omicron Variant
The Treasury has announced a £1 billion support package for hospitality and leisure businesses suffering from the impact of the spread of Omicron, which will allow pubs and restaurants to claim up to £6000.
Ministers Want More Time To Study 'Key' Hospitalisation Data Before Imposing New Covid Rules
Coronavirus
Ministers Want More Time To Study "Key" Hospitalisation Data Before Imposing New Covid Rules
Hospitalisations will be the "key" metric that the government uses to determine whether to bring in more stringent restrictions in response to Omicron, a senior Cabinet minister has said.
No New Covid Restrictions After Marathon Cabinet Meeting
Coronavirus
No New Covid Restrictions After Marathon Cabinet Meeting
Boris Johnson has decided against introducing further Covid restrictions in England for now after a lengthy Cabinet meeting on Monday, but warned that he might have to do so soon.
Dominic Raab Claims Boris Johnson Wearing A Suit Proves There Wasn't A No.10 Garden Party
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab Claims Boris Johnson Wearing A Suit Proves There Wasn't A No.10 Garden Party
An image showing Boris Johnson, his family, and multiple staff gathered in the 10 Downing Street garden doesn't portray Covid rule-breaking because the Prime Minister can be seen wearing a suit, Dominic Raab has insisted.
Liz Truss Will Become Britain's Lead Negotiator On The Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
Liz Truss Will Become Britain's Lead Negotiator On The Northern Ireland Protocol
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will become Britain's lead negotiator on the Northern Irish protocol, after Lord David Frost quit as Boris Johnson's Brexit minister in another dramatic blow to the PM.
Sajid Javid Won't Rule Out Further Coronavirus Restrictions Ahead Of Christmas
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Won't Rule Out Further Coronavirus Restrictions Ahead Of Christmas
Sajid Javid has refused to rule out introducing further restrictions ahead of Christmas to deal with the Omicron variant.
Major Incident Declared In London As PM Holds Emergency Cobra Meeting On Omicron Spread
Coronavirus
Major Incident Declared In London As PM Holds Emergency Cobra Meeting On Omicron Spread
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a major incident in London as he says he is “incredibly concerned” about the spread of the Omicron variant in the capital.
Tories Give Boris Johnson Until May Elections To Clean Up His Act Or Be Ousted
Political parties
Tories Give Boris Johnson Until May Elections To Clean Up His Act Or Be Ousted
Boris Johnson is being given a final chance by Tory MPs to turn things around for the May elections next year, or face being ousted after a damaging month was capped by the devastating by-election defeat in North Shropshire.
Labour And Lib Dems Urged To Form Anti-Tory Alliance After By-Election Bombshell
Communities
Labour And Lib Dems Urged To Form Anti-Tory Alliance After By-Election Bombshell
Labour and the Liberal Democrats are facing calls to work more closely together at the next general election by those keen to oust the Conservatives, after the Lib Dems' shock victory in the North Shropshire by-election.
Shock Tory By-Election Loss Shows They Can No Longer Rely On Pro-Brexit Vote, Top Pollster Says
Political parties
Shock Tory By-Election Loss Shows They Can No Longer Rely On Pro-Brexit Vote, Top Pollster Says
The Conservative party's stunning defeat in Leave-voting North Shropshire to the pro-Remain Lib Dems could be a sign they can no longer rely anti-EU sentiment to win votes, leading pollster Sir John Curtice has said.
Boris Johnson Warned He's In 'Last Orders Time' After Crushing North Shropshire Loss
Political parties
Boris Johnson Warned He's In "Last Orders Time" After Crushing North Shropshire Loss
A senior Conservative MP has said Boris Johnson is on the cusp of being ousted as Prime Minister after the party's stunning defeat to the Liberal Democrats in the North Shropshire by-election.
The Lib Dems Have Stunned The Tories With A Shock By-Election Win In North Shropshire
Communities
The Lib Dems Have Stunned The Tories With A Shock By-Election Win In North Shropshire
The Liberal Democrats have won the North Shropshire by-election from the Tories, after a tense battle for the seat in a campaign fraught with allegations of scandals involving Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Farmers Say Priti Patel Has Refused To Meet To Discuss Labour Shortages
Environment
Farmers Say Priti Patel Has Refused To Meet To Discuss Labour Shortages
Exclusive: Farming Union chief Minette Batters has criticised an "extraordinary" refusal by Home Office ministers to meet to discuss industry concerns.
Rishi Sunak Is Returning From US Early To Face Fuming Hospitality Bosses Over Lack Of Covid Support
Economy
Rishi Sunak Is Returning From US Early To Face Fuming Hospitality Bosses Over Lack Of Covid Support
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is cutting short a trip to California to meet with hospitality leaders who are demanding financial support as businesses are hit by a new surge in Covid cases.
NHS Is Facing A “Bunfight” For Locum Doctors To Fill GP Gaps Caused By Covid
Coronavirus
NHS Is Facing A “Bunfight” For Locum Doctors To Fill GP Gaps Caused By Covid
The NHS is in a “bunfight” to hire locum GPs to fill rota gaps caused by a new wave of Covid infections, on top of tackling the backlog in primary care already built up during the pandemic.
Chris Whitty Insists He Is Not 'Treading On Toes' After Criticism From Tory MPs
Coronavirus
Chris Whitty Insists He Is Not "Treading On Toes" After Criticism From Tory MPs
England's Chief Medical Officer told MPs he is not "treading on toes" after urging the public to scale-back on socialising in response to surging Covid cases.
Tories Warned North Shropshire Being 'Left Behind' On Levelling Up Cash Could Cost Them By-Election
Communities
Tories Warned North Shropshire Being "Left Behind" On Levelling Up Cash Could Cost Them By-Election
If the Tories lose North Shropshire in today’s by-election, it would be a sign the party’s focus on the “red wall” has been at the expense of its heartland vote, its political rivals have said.
Minister Says Parties Still On But People Should Take A 'Different Approach' If They Want A Family Christmas
Coronavirus
Minister Says Parties Still On But People Should Take A "Different Approach" If They Want A Family Christmas
Gillian Keegan has said people should make a "sensible choice" about socialising if they want to "make it through to Christmas Day" with their families.
Second Covid Jabs Open To 12-15-Year-Olds As UK Records Highest Ever Daily Cases
Coronavirus
Second Covid Jabs Open To 12-15-Year-Olds As UK Records Highest Ever Daily Cases
Boris Johnson has confirmed that children aged 12-15 will be able to book a second coronavirus vaccine from Monday next week as the UK faces a significant rise in new Covid cases.
Dame Diana Johnson Elected As New Home Affairs Select Committee Chair
Home affairs
Dame Diana Johnson Elected As New Home Affairs Select Committee Chair
Labour MP Diana Johnson has been elected as the new chair of the home affairs select committee, replacing Yvette Cooper who stood down to become shadow home secretary.
Boris Johnson Confirms 7/7 Coroner Baroness Hallett Will Lead Covid-19 Public Inquiry
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms 7/7 Coroner Baroness Hallett Will Lead Covid-19 Public Inquiry
The prime minister has announced the former appeals court judge Baroness Hallett will chair the public inquiry into the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Having Lost The Trust Of The Public
Parliament
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Having Lost The Trust Of The Public
Keir Starmer has accused the Prime Minister of having lost the trust of his own MPs and the British public in a fiery Prime Minister's Questions.
“Winter Of Discontent” Looms As Inflation Hits 10-Year High And Sends Cost Of Living Soaring
Economy
“Winter Of Discontent” Looms As Inflation Hits 10-Year High And Sends Cost Of Living Soaring
Inflation has leapt to a 10-year high as supply chain issues and fuel prices have sent the cost of living soaring in recent months.
Grant Shapps Condemns 'Disgraceful' Leaked Picture Of Tory Staff Christmas Party
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Condemns "Disgraceful" Leaked Picture Of Tory Staff Christmas Party
Grant Shapps has said four Conservative Party staff have faced disciplinary action after a picture emerged of a gathering held in the party's Westminster office in December last year.
Just A Few Hundred Votes Could Decide The Tories' Fate In North Shropshire
Political parties
Just A Few Hundred Votes Could Decide The Tories' Fate In North Shropshire
Conservative and Liberal Democrat activists campaigning in North Shropshire believe there could be just a few hundred votes between the two parties at Thursday's by-election.