London mayor also calls for ‘major package’ of financial support for businesses

The now former Brexit minister’s failure was one of power politics, as well as tactics

Latvian national Laura Randone fears for her rights in Britain as she waits months for review of refusal

The Deputy First Minister said the spread of the Omicron variant had been ‘really aggressive’.

MPs were reportedly discussing the impact of the Brexit minister’s resignation

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Brexit minister David Frost has resigned from Boris Johnson’s cabinet in protest at “the direction of travel,” triggering a fresh crisis inside Downing Street after an already turbulent week for the prime minister.

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The front pages are again largely dominated by the latest updates on coronavirus, although political machinations are never far away.

Numerous equalities organisation will come together in a mass demonstratration against the bill on Sunday at 1pm outside 10 Downing Street.

Guidance from the Government currently states a test should be taken ‘if you will be in a high-risk situation that day’.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a major incident due to the ‘hugely concerning’ rise in coronavirus infections across the capital.

Almost 900 people will hand out leaflets in popular areas such as Brighton Pier, Liverpool One and King’s Cross every day until Christmas.

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An additional £22.5 million in funding will be given to 60 local authorities with the lowest vaccine uptake in the country

The brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has denounced politicians who have voted for Covid restrictions.

A prominent Tory MP suggested Conservative colleagues would now be considering their support for the PM over Christmas.

He has enjoyed a colourful political and diplomatic career so far

From Monday, tourist travel will be banned as Germany places the UK in its highest Covid risk category due to Omicron.

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The officers were injured while attempting to escort a police motorcyclist through the area at around 12.30pm on Saturday, the Met Police said.

The Brexit Minister also said he was opposed to more Covid restrictions.

Her comments come after NHS England called on hospitals to recruit volunteers to tackle staff shortages.

The Prime Minister has had a series of setbacks of late and there appears to be no let-up in the pressure on his leadership.

Lord Frost had been at the forefront of post-Brexit negotiations with the EU.

David Frost has reportedly resigned as Brexit minister following a long career in diplomacy – and whisky.

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The Mail on Sunday said Lord Frost told Boris Johnson of his decision last week, but had been convinced to stay on until January.

Sadiq Khan said he is worried about potential staff absences in the NHS, fire brigade, police service, and across councils due to Covid-19.

Police have launched a murder inquiry.

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‘It is almost certain that there are now hundreds of thousands of new Omicron infections per day,’ Sage experts warn

Cases have increased by 44.4 percent in the past week

More stringent measures would be needed before next month, scientific advisers to the Government said.

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No arrests have been made so far

The police watchdog was investigating photos taken of two murdered sisters, Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, in Wembley last year

Documents released by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) painted a bleak picture in the face of the Omicron variant.

Several people had to be evacuation amid the incident in Kinglassie, Fife, on Saturday morning.

The body was discovered in north Belfast on Saturday.

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Experts said that stricter measures may be needed for Omicron, because of its transmissibility.

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One man has been arrested following the operation.

‘Surge in cases of the Omicron variant across our capital is hugely concerning,’ London mayor says

The 27-year-old woman will return to a south London police station in mid-January.

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Scottish Government accounts showed the litigation costs have reached £39.9 million.

Even if the new variant is milder, its ability to spread faster means there could still be an issue.

The 55-year-old was struck by a black Peugeot 3008 on Royston Road, Glasgow, on Friday night.

Dr Lewis Morrison said the health service faced a ‘double whammy’ of winter pressures and the latest coronavirus variant.

Professor Stephen Reicher said more action needed to be taken now.

Briefing on Saturday comes as experts call for more ‘stringent measures’

‘It has become a serious proposition that the prime minister might be losing the confidence of his parliamentary colleagues,’ says Sir Malcolm Rifkind

Oxford Street was quieter than usual on Saturday, with industry chiefs calling for more support.

Sadiq Khan said it is important for everyone who is eligible to receive a booster and urged the unvaccinated to get jabbed.

The study also found no evidence of Omicron having lower severity than Delta.

Police were called to Kinglassie, Fife, on Saturday morning and remained at the scene into the afternoon.

The incident was tweeted by North Yorkshire Police as part of a 12-hour “tweetathon” on “Mad Friday”

Police have appealed for information following the incident in Lurgan, Co Armagh.

Lorries queued on the M20 motorway in Kent heading to Dover and at the entrance to the Channel Tunnel on Saturday.

The 27-year-old victim, Jobari Gooden, was attacked in broad daylight on a busy street

Drivers are holding a 24-hour strike on five tube lines on Saturday

Another man was critically injured in a fifth incident.

A number of outlets reported rising cases had led officials to consider new plans.