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Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:41:52 GMT
Covid: Ministers watch data as studies say Omicron risk lower
Scientists say early signs are good news but a big wave of infections could still overwhelm the NHS.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:53:35 GMT
Scotland's nightclubs to close for three weeks from 27 December
It follows new restrictions being put on public events and venues earlier this week due to concern over Omicron.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:07:15 GMT
Global Covid vaccine rollout a stain on our soul - Brown
The former PM says Covid will come back to haunt us without a push to vaccinate the whole world.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:55:15 GMT
Covid: Doubts that ex-teachers will return by January
Retired staff are being asked to go back because more Covid-related absences are expected next term.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:00:02 GMT
City status: The 39 towns competing for an upgrade revealed
Falklands capital Port Stanley joins regulars, such as Milton Keynes, vying for a status upgrade.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:13:51 GMT
Morecambe and Wise: Rediscovered episode to air on BBC Two
The footage was found by Eric Morecambe's son Gary in the attic of his mother's house.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:40:30 GMT
Coldplay to stop making music as a band in 2025
The band's frontman Chris Martin made the revelation in an interview with BBC Radio 2's Jo Whiley.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:45:51 GMT
Mum feels lucky to be alive after hoverboard explosion at Smethwick home
Jacqueline Barrett spent weeks in an induced coma after the explosion at her home.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:04:47 GMT
Parcel delivery scam texts to spike this Christmas
About a million scam texts will be sent in the UK this week, with more than half for parcel delivery fraud.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:55:30 GMT
Largest Spitfire gathering since WW2 held at Duxford museum
Duxford is the base where an RAF squadron received the first operational Spitfires in 1938.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:57:23 GMT
Managers to meet Premier League over Covid - Klopp
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says managers will meet with the Premier League on Thursday to discuss issues around the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:53:16 GMT
Women's health ambassador appointment to improve care
Some of the revelations in a recent consultation on women's health were shocking, an MP says.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:13:09 GMT
Covid: Only six people allowed to meet in pubs in Wales
There will be strict limits on the number of people who can meet in pubs, restaurants and cinemas.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:03:24 GMT
‘It feels like gyms are being completely ignored’
UK gyms say they feel left out of the latest Covid support package as Omicron hits attendances.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:46:43 GMT
Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains
The risk of needing hospital treatment could be 30 - 70% lower with Omicron than other variants.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:45:39 GMT
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:53:46 GMT
Covid: Wales' pubs, restaurants fear 'crippling' rules
From 26 December new measures to tackle coronavirus will be applied to Wales' hospitality industry.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:43:59 GMT
What are the Covid self-isolation rules now?
People with Covid in England can now stop self-isolating up to three days early.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:23:22 GMT
Omicron: What are the new Covid rules for the UK?
Covid rules are being strengthened in response to the Omicron variant.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:03:48 GMT
Covid: Self-isolation cut from 10 days to seven with negative tests
The new rules in England mean some people could end their self-isolation in time for Christmas.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 03:33:46 GMT
Gareth Malone on why people are desperate to sing amid pandemic
People need to come together to "let their hair down and be heard" amid Covid, the choirmaster says.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:06:06 GMT
Hogmanay events cancelled as Covid rules tightened
Outdoor events including football matches will be limited to 500 people, and indoor to a maximum of 200.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 06:23:18 GMT
Coronavirus: Policeman Phil Dolby urges caution over virus
Phil Dolby, who nearly died from the virus, urges people to get their booster vaccination.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 03:05:39 GMT
Covid: No new restrictions in England before Christmas - Boris Johnson
But Boris Johnson says "we can't rule out any further measures after Christmas" as Omicron spreads fast.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:15:08 GMT
The 21 best albums and songs of 2021
From Adele and Olivia Rodrigo to Little Simz and Lil Nas X, here's the music that critics loved.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:51:30 GMT
UK can be China-US peacemaker, says ex-minister Oliver Letwin
Sir Oliver Letwin argues that the UK can still punch above its weight on the international scene.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:01:09 GMT
Paul Machin: 'My dad was stuck in his own prison for 13 years'
Two men are jailed for murdering Paul Machin, who died 13 years after an attack in Peterborough.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:58:17 GMT
How ancient mass migration transformed Britons' DNA
Scientists uncover evidence for a large-scale, prehistoric migration into Britain in the Bronze Age.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:48:42 GMT
Stonehenge winter solstice crowd the biggest of pandemic
Druids and pagans celebrate the end of the longest night of the year at the monument in Wiltshire.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 02:55:33 GMT
Gaming disorder: Inside the clinic helping addicted teens
BBC News has exclusive access to the UK's only facility for video game addiction.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 03:43:20 GMT
Afghanistan: From a UK wedding to the streets of Kabul, in 24 hours
Lucy, 24, is one of 750 British soldiers who helped evacuate people from Afghanistan this summer.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:43:17 GMT
Photos saved from Liverpool skip reveal 'mysterious' man's life
A man who found a "treasure trove" of images in a suitcase wants to trace its owner's family.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 06:45:53 GMT
Northern Ireland's changing faces and places four decades apart
An exhibition showcases the work of a French photographer who visited Belfast and Derry in the 1970s.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:53:32 GMT
The Afghans building a new life in the Hebrides
Frishta Matin and her family risked their lives to flee the Taliban for a new start in Lewis.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:12:13 GMT
Big Ben will bong again to see in the new year
The Elizabeth Tower, which houses the bell and famous clock, has undergone four years of repairs.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:22:18 GMT
Private e-scooters: Police warn about illegal misuse
West Midlands Police says they have seized more than 140 private e-scooters since April.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:22 GMT
Pride and Prejudice: Glaswegian adaptation becomes a West End hit
West End production Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a comedy adaption of the classic book.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:26:15 GMT
LadBaby, Ed Sheeran and Elton John's Christmas hit
LadBaby are going for a record fourth UK Christmas number one in a row - with help from Ed and Elton.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:37:45 GMT
Homelessness in England: 'There's no space for my baby'
Two families living in temporary accommodation tell the BBC of their struggle to find homes.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:00:33 GMT
Covid Christmas restrictions depend on data, says Chancellor
Rishi Sunak announces grants for hospitality and leisure businesses struggling with cancellations, and refuses to rule out more restrictions.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:02:47 GMT
CEO Secrets: 'Don't overthink, fail fast and move on'
Joel Akwenuke, founder of hair treatment company NewFade, shares his business advice.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 05:14:22 GMT
Newspaper headlines: Omicron 'lower risk' and Covid vaccination plea
Early data suggesting the Omicron coronavirus variant is milder leads many of the front pages.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:22:12 GMT
Julie Morris: Wigan deputy head teacher jailed for raping girl
Julie Morris and her partner had a "horrendous sexual interest in children", prosecutors say.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:06:02 GMT
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Eight parts of Scotland seek city status
The honour is being given as part of a competition to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next year.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:01:58 GMT
Covid-19: Businesses appeal for help amid new restrictions
Nightclubs will close and pubs and restaurants can only offer table service after Christmas.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:17:38 GMT
Omicron could see one in six NHS Wales staff off, says boss
Retired NHS staff could be drafted in and pre-planned treatments delayed as Omicron hits its peak.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:07:04 GMT
Stolen dogs: Families facing Christmas without their beloved pets
Nine-year-old Joseph has written to Santa asking for the return of his stolen pets for Christmas.



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