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26/11/2021 Concern grows about new Covid variant

Flights to southern Africa suspended in response to new variant, as share prices tumble

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27/11/2021 Two cases of Omicron Covid variant detected in UK

Two cases of the Omicron Covid variant have been detected in the UK.

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28/11/2021 Third case of Covid Omicron variant confirmed in UK

Officials say the infected individual visited London but has since left the country

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29/11/2021 Covid booster doses to be rolled out to all UK adults

Vaccine advisers also recommend shortening gap between 2nd dose and booster to 3 months

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30/11/2021 Covid boosters for all adults in England "by end of January"

Boris Johnson says "everything" will be thrown at combatting the Omicron variant

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01/12/2021 Questions over how Government will meet booster jab target

Health Secretary Sajid Javid admits new booster target will be "a tough ask"

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02/12/2021 Relatives of those who died from Covid sickened by Xmas party held in Downing Street last year, during restrictions

Relatives of Covid victims sickened by Xmas party in Downing Street, during restrictions

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03/12/2021 A couple who tortured and killed a six-year-old boy have been given long jail sentences.

A couple who tortured and killed a six-year-old boy have been given long jail sentences.

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04/12/2021 Pre-departure Covid tests return for those returning to the UK.

The government say anyone returning to the UK must take a pre-departure Covid test.

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05/12/2021 Review into Arthur's death

Ministers say lessons should be learned from the torture and murder of the 6 year old boy

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06/12/2021 New plan to tackle drug use

Ministers promise crackdown on dealers and investment in treatment and rehabilitation.

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07/12/2021 Ministers & senior officials involved in getting people out of Afghanistan defend their actions after criticism

Ministers & officials involved in getting people out of Afghanistan defend their actions

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08/12/2021 Johnson apologises & Stratton quits over Xmas party row

Senior aide Allegra Stratton quits for joking about an Xmas party held in Downing Street.

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09/12/2021 Labour has accused Boris Johnson of lying to his own standards adviser and taking the British public for fools.

Labour has accused Boris Johnson of lying to his own standards adviser.

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10/12/2021 Government warns of concerning Omicron Covid data

Cabinet minister Michael Gove says ministers are keeping measures under review.

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11/12/2021 Scientists warn thousands of deaths possible from Omicron by spring

Study suggests tougher restrictions could be needed to prevent up to 75 thousand deaths

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12/12/2021 Covid alert increased

Boris Johnson to address nation as Omicron cases rise sharply.

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13/12/2021 Long queues at vaccination centres - after the PM announced the coronavirus booster programme was being accelerated.

Long queues at vaccination centres after the PM speeds up coronavirus booster programme.

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14/12/2021 A woman has been convicted of murdering her partner's 16-month-old daughter.

A woman has been convicted of murdering her partner's 16-month-old daughter.

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15/12/2021 The UK has reported a record daily total of new coronavirus cases

The UK has reported a record daily total of new coronavirus cases, more than 78,500

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16/12/2021 Record Covid cases

Nearly 90,000 daily infections recorded as Omicron wave rises.

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17/12/2021 Boris Johnson's leadership questioned after crushing by-election defeat

The Prime Minister said he took responsibility for North Shropshire loss to Lib Dems

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18/12/2021 A major incident has been declared in London, amid a surge in cases of Omicron

A major incident has been declared in London, amid a surge in cases of Omicron

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19/12/2021 The Health Secretary has declined to rule out further Covid restrictions in England

The Foreign Secretary will become the lead negotiator on the Northern Ireland Protocol

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20/12/2021 The PM Boris Johnson has decided against the immediate introduction of new measures to counter the threat of Omicron

Boris Johnson decides against an immediate introduction of new measures against Omicron.

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21/12/2021 The Government has confirmed that no new Coronavirus restrictions will be imposed in England before Christmas

The Government confirms no new Covid restrictions will be imposed in England before Xmas

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22/12/2021 Scientists have approved Covid jabs for children as young as 5, who are at risk of severe illness.

Scientists have approved Covid jabs for children as young as 5, at risk of severe illness

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23/12/2021The Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, is warning that the NHS is in danger of being overwhelmed by the surge in Omicron.

The Health Secretary warns the NHS could be overwhelmed by a surge in Omicron.

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24/12/2021 Another surge in Covid cases

Officials encouraged by data suggesting omicron is less likely to cause serious illness

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25/12/2021 - The Queen has delivered a deeply personal Christmas message

The Queen has spoken poignantly of the death of Prince Philip in her Christmas message.

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