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Coronavirus has accounted for two Premier League games on Boxing Day as the football schedule continues to be affected by the pandemic. Just four of the scheduled 10 games were possible in the top flight last weekend as cases rise, with Liverpool’s clash with Leeds and Watford’s trip to Wolves now washed off the Boxing Day schedule. With a meeting of Premier League managers and players to discuss coronavirus issues […]

Sally Ann Howes, who starred as Truly Scrumptious in the 1968 musical film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, has died aged 91. Her son, artist Andrew Hart Adler, confirmed the news to the PA news agency. He said he holds “so many memories” of the actress, remembering her as “a very direct person”, who was “conscious and reflective”. Howes adopted Hart Adler and his brother Christopher when she was married to […]

First Minister Mark Drakeford gave a Coronavirus briefing from Cardiff New measures are to be introduced in Wales from 6am on Boxing Day to tackle rising rates of the Omicron variant, ministers have announced. First Minister Mark Drakeford said the measures are a revised version of alert level two and are designed to help keep businesses open and trading. The regulations bring back protections in hospitality businesses, including licensed premises, […]

The low-cost airline said it has acquired 15 daily take-off and landing slots at the West Sussex airport Wizz Air has announced “significant growth” at Gatwick Airport to help get UK aviation “back on its feet”. The low-cost airline said it has acquired 15 daily take-off and landing slots at the West Sussex airport from Norwegian, which axed its long-haul operations in January. The deal means Wizz Air will have […]

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 […]