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Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell said the death of 12-year-old Louis Watkiss was ‘not only a tragedy, it was wholly avoidable’.

The antibody is already in late-stage trials to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Scotland’s First Minister has written to Boris Johnson calling for more to be done to support businesses.

An estimated 27 million leisure trips by car are planned in the run-up to Christmas Eve, according to the RAC.

Restaurants and bars want ‘clearer guidelines’ from ministers as Christmas bookings drop.

Take a look at the new Covid rules in place across the UK as Christmas approaches.

Police said the pair are being held on suspicion of the murder of Ramarni Crosby in Gloucester on Wednesday evening.

In a snapshot of cases, 1,436 pregnant women were admitted to hospital between May 16 and the end of October this year with symptoms of Covid-19.

Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Boris Johnson did not agree with Tory MP Joy Morrissey who said experts should defer to elected officials.

The Prime Minister insisted the Government does not ‘want to make your choices for you about your social life’.

The all-important veg is being prepared for the nation’s dinner tables.

Bus driver Christopher Balding, 39, denies causing the death of John Childs by dangerous driving.

The PM’s wife explained the meanings behind the newborn’s names.

The band’s frontman said he was ‘disappointed authorities didn’t make any decision regarding live concerts in the wake of Omicron’.

The Bank of England base rate increase, taking it to 0.25%, comes at a time when fuel, food and energy bills are surging.

Ben Hancock-Smith’s picture took top prize at the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards.

Music venues have faced continuous restrictions and lockdowns since the pandemic began in March 2020.

Scotland’s First Minister said the devolved governments do not have the financial powers to offer the necessary levels of support to businesses.

The DUP leader is to meet with the European Commission vice president on Thursday.

Labour has called for preparations to return to hybrid voting in the Commons as Covid cases rise.