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Daily rapid testing for double-jabbed Covid-19 contacts in England from Tuesday

Daily rapid testing for double-jabbed Covid-19 contacts in England from Tuesday

Daily rapid testing for double-jabbed Covid-19 contacts in England from Tuesday

12 December 2021

It is hoped the policy will protect the public by identifying asymptomatic cases and stopping the chains of transmission.


Protest vote could topple Tories in North Shropshire poll, Zahawi suggests

Protest vote could topple Tories in North Shropshire poll, Zahawi suggests

Protest vote could topple Tories in North Shropshire poll, Zahawi suggests

12 December 2021

The Education Secretary said voters could use Thursday’s by-election to ‘send a message’.


Naomie Harris: Huge star put his hand up my skirt during audition

Naomie Harris: Huge star put his hand up my skirt during audition

Naomie Harris: Huge star put his hand up my skirt during audition

12 December 2021

The actress recalled how film executives were present during the incident but did not intervene.


Continuing pandemic could cause older people’s mental health to deteriorate

Continuing pandemic could cause older people’s mental health to deteriorate

Continuing pandemic could cause older people’s mental health to deteriorate

12 December 2021

Charities say the pandemic has had a lasting effect on the mental health of older people and is calling for more support for them.


Julian Assange has stroke in prison due to ‘stress over future’, fiancee says

Julian Assange has stroke in prison due to ‘stress over future’, fiancee says

Julian Assange has stroke in prison due to ‘stress over future’, fiancee says

12 December 2021

The Wikileaks founder, 50, is said to have suffered a stroke at the time of a High Court appeal hearing about his extradition to the US.


No clear communication from leaders on ‘sensible behaviour’ – Covid-19 adviser

No clear communication from leaders on ‘sensible behaviour’ – Covid-19 adviser

No clear communication from leaders on ‘sensible behaviour’ – Covid-19 adviser

12 December 2021

Professor Andrew Hayward said the hospital system is ‘already pretty much on its knees’.


Northern Ireland experiencing ‘largest ever’ avian flu outbreak in UK

Northern Ireland experiencing ‘largest ever’ avian flu outbreak in UK

Northern Ireland experiencing ‘largest ever’ avian flu outbreak in UK

12 December 2021

Flock keepers have been urged to ‘urgently review’ biosecurity measures after two more suspected cases were identified in Co Armagh and Co Tyrone.


Plan B expected to become law as Starmer says he will support new Covid measures

Plan B expected to become law as Starmer says he will support new Covid measures

Plan B expected to become law as Starmer says he will support new Covid measures

12 December 2021

Despite several Tory MPs said to be against the imposition of Plan B, the measures are expected to become law as Labour is backing the Government.


Keir Starmer: PM appears to have broken the law by taking part in festive quiz

Keir Starmer: PM appears to have broken the law by taking part in festive quiz

Keir Starmer: PM appears to have broken the law by taking part in festive quiz

12 December 2021

The Labour leader said it was ‘very hard’ to see how the virtual quiz was ‘compliant with the rules’ at the time.


G7 has sent ‘very clear united message to Putin’ over Ukraine, says Truss

G7 has sent ‘very clear united message to Putin’ over Ukraine, says Truss

G7 has sent ‘very clear united message to Putin’ over Ukraine, says Truss

12 December 2021

Liz Truss was speaking after meeting counterparts at the two-day G7 summit of foreign ministers from leading democratic nations in Liverpool.


Omicron wave ‘inevitable’ and more measures may be needed, says expert

Omicron wave ‘inevitable’ and more measures may be needed, says expert

Omicron wave ‘inevitable’ and more measures may be needed, says expert

12 December 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to say more about the booster programme later.


Calls for gallantry award for victims campaigner who died after Covid battle

Calls for gallantry award for victims campaigner who died after Covid battle

Calls for gallantry award for victims campaigner who died after Covid battle

12 December 2021

Wayne Gruba, who campaigned for victims of Libyan sponsored IRA bombings, had been involved in a volunteer ambulance initiative during the pandemic.


Donaldson reiterates threat to collapse Stormont over Northern Ireland Protocol

Donaldson reiterates threat to collapse Stormont over Northern Ireland Protocol

Donaldson reiterates threat to collapse Stormont over Northern Ireland Protocol

12 December 2021

Sir Jeffrey also criticised the Prime Minister over alleged lockdown-breaking parties at No 10, saying ‘no-one is above the rules’.


Home of Britain’s rarest reptile restored thanks to five-year effort

Home of Britain’s rarest reptile restored thanks to five-year effort

Home of Britain’s rarest reptile restored thanks to five-year effort

12 December 2021

Heathland on the South Downs in Hampshire and Sussex is home to Britain’s rarest reptile, the sand lizard.


Witness saw police surround taxi before man was fatally shot

Witness saw police surround taxi before man was fatally shot

Witness saw police surround taxi before man was fatally shot

12 December 2021

A man died after suffering gunshot wounds following an incident in Kensington High Street on Saturday.


Omicron and new restrictions raise prospect of Bank holding rates once more

Omicron and new restrictions raise prospect of Bank holding rates once more

Omicron and new restrictions raise prospect of Bank holding rates once more

12 December 2021

Bank of England policymakers will have to weigh up the threat of the new variant against soaring inflation in Thursday’s interest rate vote.


Geminid meteor shower to light up the night sky

Geminid meteor shower to light up the night sky

Geminid meteor shower to light up the night sky

12 December 2021

Geminids are very bright, moderately fast, and are unusual in being multi-coloured.


Tories experience rollercoaster year under Boris Johnson

Tories experience rollercoaster year under Boris Johnson

Tories experience rollercoaster year under Boris Johnson

12 December 2021

The botched attempt to reform standards rules for MPs saw the PM’s position seriously questioned for the first time.


More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

More than half a million learners waiting for driving test

12 December 2021

Driving tests were prohibited during coronavirus lockdowns, leading to a backlog of candidates.


Widow of detective murdered in 1991 has no closure while killer unidentified

Widow of detective murdered in 1991 has no closure while killer unidentified

Widow of detective murdered in 1991 has no closure while killer unidentified

12 December 2021

Detective Constable James Morrison, known as Jim, was murdered while chasing a suspected bag thief in 1991 and the killer has not been found.


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