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Tests are establishing whether any of the cases are of the Omicron variant.

A post-mortem examination is being held into the death of engineering technician Stephen Cashman.

The Times reported that around two dozen civil servants were at the event.

Conservatives ‘discussing whether we still need him’, says backbencher

Traditional blue voters consider shifting as sense grows party is taking area for granted. By Colin Drury in North Shropshire

Fans were in full voice as they gathered at a central London pub into the early hours of Saturday to watch their sporting heroes.

The sales are limited to one per person and each top costs £25 plus VAT.

The latest virus variant of the pandemic makes the front pages.

The US Government rested its case against Maxwell on Friday.

Under new plans Germany will become one of the Army’s “land regional hubs”, with hundreds of tanks and soldiers expected to return to the country.

Maxwell is standing trial in New York on sex trafficking charges.

The new variant could be dominant in the UK by mid-December, with one million infections by the end of the month, experts warned.

US intelligence officials say Russia has stationed about 70,000 troops near its border with Ukraine

France said it was prepared to request legal action – including trade restrictions – on the UK if more fishing licences were not granted.

The Foreign Secretary was speaking ahead of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Liverpool.

Once the largest social housing complex in Britain, Quarry Hill in Leeds was designed with a modernist vision of affordable homes for local working-class residents. Yet just 40 years after it was built, it was demolished. Photographer Peter Mitchell ...

PM has ‘full confidence’ in Jack Doyle, who will remain in his post, says spokesman

In a letter, 18 MPs said a lack of resources could not explain ‘the sheer number of failures’ by officers investigating the serial killer’s victims.

The defence case is expected to begin on Thursday.

One man appears to have turned up outside Number 10 two weeks early after spoof event goes viral

‘I’m heartbroken, my children are not sleeping at night and they are terrified of it happening to another of our pets,’ says owner

‘East Anglia and Yorkshire coasts are home to globally important populations but their future there is uncertain,’ warns RSPB

Abdul Elahi committed industrial-scale offending, leaving dozens of victims suicidal, to make cash from ‘box sets’ of child sexual abuse videos.

Outrage over series of government scandals means Conservative safe seat now in danger of being lost

Brexit minister Lord Frost said ‘intensive talks’ would continue next week.

Smith punched vehicle’s owner, who caught crime on CCTV and tried to stop him

Petra Srncova was reported missing from Camberwell on December 3, with police describing her disappearance as ‘out of character’.

The University and College Union is calling for remote teaching on the final week of term amid concerns around the spread of Covid-19.

Scientists insisted Geronimo was positive for TB when he was euthanised

UK denies ditching key demand in protocol negotiations

The Government has announced a package of measures to protect the social care sector from the spread of the Omicron variant.

The anonymous artist posted pictures of limited edition grey souvenir T-shirts which will go on sale on Saturday in Bristol.

‘There’s lots of pictures,’ says former adviser – who predicts PM will be replaced next summer

The USPCA urged people not to bring a pet into their home this festive season as a present or gift.

‘Incensed’ families launch legal action against force, as police watchdog mulls whether to reopen investigation

Australian is wanted in States over publication of hundreds of thousands of leaked documents relating to Afghanistan and Iraq wars

The former minister’s case was made public after Court of Appeal judges ruled there was a ‘considerable and legitimate’ public interest

An additional 448 Omicron cases were reported across the UK as Scotland’s leader warned stricter measures may be required.

Police have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.

Kate Griffiths waived her legal right to anonymity in a bid to help journalists reveal a family court judge’s findings about Andrew Griffiths.

Following the US government win, Assange’s lawyers will try to get his case heard in the Supreme Court

Concerns have risen in Northern Ireland about the rapid rate at which the Omicron variant is spreading in parts of Great Britain.

Prioritising the region’s under-pressure health service would cause other Executive departments to be down by 2%.

France is open to extend negotiations past a Friday deadline set by the EU if Britain grants more licences to its fishermen, a minister has said.

The Metropolitan Police has apologised but rejected claims from the victims’ families that homophobia played a part.

Rishmeet Singh suffered stab wounds and died at the scene in Southall.

The accusations follow the jailing of Aung San Suu Kyi and an alleged massacre of civilians.

David Murray and Timur Khayrov, both 30, were given suspended jail terms.

Deckboards in the North East Terrace stand at the Emirates Riverside ground fell through on September 16 2017.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss among the runners and riders

Nadhim Zahawi, an Iraqi refugee as a child, said he was ‘living proof that there is no such thing as a linear education journey’

Passengers are being advised to check the status of their journeys before they arrive at the station.

Hugo Delgado lied to hotel staff to get key cards to rooms so he could commit his sickening crimes

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Follows outrage over Christmas party at No 10 in the winter of 2020

Only 69.4% of LV members voted in favour of the deal, with 75% needed to pass the resolution, meaning the business retains its mutual status.

Plan C could mean return to venue ‘check in’ with the NHS Covid app and seated table service

‘We have an array of options available to us in terms of what measures we can take’

Researchers think if voice sounds can identify people more likely to need a test, more cases could be found, helping to slow the spread of the virus.

Concerns have risen in Northern Ireland about the rapid rate at which the Omicron variant is spreading in parts of Great Britain.

Demonstrations took place at Stormont House and PSNI headquarters in Belfast.

The British Chambers of Commerce have proposed a 5% VAT rate for hospitality and tourism

Royal Navy says it is aware of incident but can’t comment further at this stage

Developer says it is considering ‘next steps’

Graham George Spencer said he was bitten ‘26 times in 10 seconds’ by the animals

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MP for Burton Kate Griffiths had asked a judge to make findings of fact in relation to allegations of physical abuse.

There are concerns the Prime Minister may have misled Lord Geidt.

One work titled Roses And Fruit, went for £735,000.

No 10 said the cancellation was due to coronavirus pressures, not the scandal engulfing the Government over last year’s events.

The body of Anthony Walgate, 23, was dumped outside Port’s flat in Barking in June 2014.

Dominic Cummings predicted the Prime Minister would be ‘gone next year’.

Dr Gregor Smith said hospital staff may need to be ‘optimised’ to where they are needed most.

The Scottish First Minister said adults may be asked to do more instead.

A member of the Royal Navy’s Wildcat Force filled the role of Saint Nick for the festive flyby.

The girl, who was 13 at the time, will now serve five years.

The Office for National Statistics infection survey says it has identified a very small number of infections consistent with the Omicron variant.

The Scottish Fiscal Commission said ‘serious thought’ needed to be given to how benefits would be paid for.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday night that the guidance to work from home where possible will return in England on Monday.

‘We are liaising with Lord Geidt to answer any further questions he may have’

‘We face a renewed and very severe challenge’ says Scotland’s first minister

Reporters Without Borders condemned the decision, which it said will prove historic ‘for all the wrong reasons’.

‘His position depends on being seen as an electoral asset and if over a period of time that goes then he really is in trouble’

Five officers reprimanded after 2015 watchdog probe now serving in more senior ranks

Officers refused to link the cases, despite concerns of victims’ family and friends.

Senior officer admits there was a ‘lack of cultural awareness’ in period Port drugged, raped and murdered victims