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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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26/12/2021

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27/12/2021 No new Covid rules in England before new year - Sajid Javid

Mr Javid said people should be cautious, amid a record number of daily cases in England.

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28/12/2021 The Government says people should enjoy New Year, but warned it would bring in Covid restrictions if needed.

The Government says people should enjoy New Year but warn of Covid restrictions if needed

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29/12/2021 Scots urged not to go to England for New Year

Scots have been urged not to cross the border to England for New Year.

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30/12/2021 Victim relieved by Maxwell verdict

Victim of Jeffrey Epstein has spoken of her relief at the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell

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31/12/2021 UK Covid infections reach record levels.

Covid-19 infections in the UK have reached record levels.

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01/01/2022 Archbishop Desmond Tutu laid to rest

A modest state funeral took place for the hero of the struggle against Apartheid

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02/01/2022 Secondary school pupils to wear masks in England

The move's been welcomed by teaching unions but a senior Conservative has criticised it

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03/01/2022 PM warns of "considerable pressure" on NHS

PM says hospitals will come under "considerable pressure" because of Omicron variant.

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04/01/2022 Decision on dismissing Prince Andrew civil case "soon"

The Duke's lawyers have set out in court why a sexual assault claim should be thrown out

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05/01/2022 PCR tests halted for Covid cases without symptoms

Asymptomatic people who had a positive lateral flow test won't need a PCR.

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06/01/2022 Australian government strongly defends Novak Djokovic visa rejection decision

The tennis player is being held in a hotel in Melbourne after Australia refused him entry

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Hollywood actor, Sidney Poitier, has died aged 94 07/01/2022

Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar, has died at 94.

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08/01/2022 UK records more than 150,000 Covid deaths

UK is the seventh country to pass this number. Another 313 UK deaths were recorded today

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09/01/2022 More covid testing in China

China tries to prevent outbreaks of coronavirus before next month's Winter Olympics

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10/01/2022 Novak Djokovic focusses on the Australian Open after winning a court battle to overturn his visa cancellation.

Ikea cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff who need to self-isolate because of Covid.

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