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Boris Johnson has given the go-ahead for people’s Christmas plans, although he warned tougher restrictions could be implemented post-December 25. The Prime Minister said “continuing uncertainty” about the severity of the Omicron variant and hospital admission rates means he does not believe there is enough evidence at the moment to justify stricter measures. But the situation remains “finely balanced” and people should “exercise caution”, Mr Johnson added. In a video […]

Business groups have welcomed a new package of Government support for hospitality and leisure companies, but warned that more might be needed if ministers tighten restrictions. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said that a “wider support package” could be needed, but welcomed the new announcements for bringing respite to businesses. “We are pleased that the Chancellor heard our call for additional grant funding for hospitality and leisure businesses, which […]

Scotland’s traditional Hogmanay celebrations are to be cancelled and live sports will be “effectively spectator-free” for three weeks from Boxing Day, as the country introduces new restrictions on public events, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister told MSPs in the Scottish Parliament that crowds at outdoor public events in Scotland will be capped at 500 from Boxing Day for at least three weeks. Numbers at indoor public events are […]

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Members of the public attending a vaccination centre in Wembley Stadium called on professional footballers to get the jab. Members of the public attending a vaccination centre in Wembley Stadium called on professional footballers to get the jab. Manchester United fan Khalifa, 29, from London, told the PA news agency that players who refuse the vaccine should face “a couple of games ban”. “They’re putting everyone else at risk”, he […]

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to take over responsibility for the UK’s future relationship with the EU Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to take over responsibility for the UK’s future relationship with the EU, Downing Street has said, following the resignation of Brexit minister Lord Frost. Lord Frost resigned with “immediate effect” on Saturday night, having previously agreed with the Prime Minister he would leave his job in January. Citing […]

A white Christmas could be possible for some northern parts of the UK while much of the country is likely to see cold and bright weather, according to the Met Office. A white Christmas could be possible for some northern parts of the UK while much of the country is likely to see cold and bright weather, according to the Met Office. Unsettled weather in the lead-up to Christmas is […]

The UK is expected to add to its growing debt last month, as statisticians prepare to release official data next week. The UK is expected to add to its growing debt last month, as statisticians prepare to release official data next week. With debt having risen higher compared to GDP than at any point since the 1960 during the pandemic, Tuesday’s public sector borrowing figures will likely show another expansion […]

Chelsea have confirmed a request to postpone Sunday’s Premier League match at Wolves was rejected. Chelsea have confirmed a request to postpone Sunday’s Premier League match at Wolves was rejected. Manager Thomas Tuchel says the London club are “a bit angry” after seven players were ruled out following positive tests for coronavirus. Six of the weekend’s top-flight fixtures had already been called off following Covid-19 outbreaks at various clubs but […]