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You’ve Been Hanging Your Christmas Tree Lights Wrong All This Time

TikTok life hack extraordinaire Clare Hooper shows us all how it's done.

'Devastated': Black Brits Set To Miss Longed-For Trips 'Back Home' This Christmas

With several African countries on the red list, festive family reunions are in doubt again.

So That's Why You Feel Thirsty After A Covid Booster Jab

Feeling dehydrated after rolling up your sleeve for a vaccine? Here's what's going on.

Here's What Experts Say About The Need For Yearly Covid Jabs

Covid-19 is becoming endemic, making vaccines likely in future, but not forever.

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Prince Harry Says People Quitting Jobs That Don't 'Bring Them Joy' Should Be Celebrated

Two years after royal exit, Duke of Sussex says leaving can help mental health.

'Mummy Wake Up!' – MP Describes Heartbreaking Moment On Covid Frontline

"It affected me hugely. There’s one call that I’ll never ever forget as long as I live," an emotional Rosena Allin-Khan said.

Where Can You Get Lateral Flow Tests And When Should You Take Them?

Planning tests ahead of Christmas social events? Here's a reminder of how to use them effectively.

A Week Ago We Didn't Even Know What Omicron Was. What Have We Learnt Now?

It's been a week since Omicron became the latest Covid term making headlines.

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Ofcom Reaches Verdict On DJ Steve Allen's On-Air Comments About Tilly Ramsay's Weight

The LBC presenter sparked nearly 850 complaints with his remarks about the Strictly Come Dancing star in October.

Dan Walker Has The Perfect Response To Piers Morgan's Jibe About His Strictly Exit

Touché.

Dan Walker Admits 'There's No Way I Could Compete' After He Misses Out On Strictly Semi-Final

The BBC Breakfast presenter says his body had "given up" ahead of his elimination from the competition.

One Strictly Star Narrowly Misses Place In Semi Final As Latest Results Are Revealed

"It was an immense dance off," according to judge Anton Du Beke.

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Stark Graph Shows How People Really Feel About Life After Covid

Approximately a sixth of British adults now believe life will never return to normal again.

Kate Nicholson

These Are The Two Most Effective Covid Boosters, According To Scientists

Research shows the mRNA vaccines Pfizer and Moderna best boost protection as the Omicron variant spreads.

Habiba Katsha

No Plans To Follow Germany With Mandatory Vaccines, Says No10

“I’ve been clear that we’re not looking at introducing compulsory vaccinations," the spokesman said.

Jimmy Carr Torches Anti-Vaxxer In The Audience With An Absolutely Killer Line

The comic burned anti-vaxxers with the brutal gag in the upcoming Netflix special His Dark Material.

Lee Moran

Here's Why The Covid Risk Is Still Higher Among Black And Asian Brits

A government report paints the same picture of Covid inequality as almost two years ago – what gives?

Faima Bakar

How Dangerous Is Omicron?

The new Covid variant was only formally identified by the WHO on Saturday.

Kate Nicholson

Christmas Confusion: Carry On Partying No10 Says After Ministers' Muddled Advice

Government messaging was thrown into chaos after ministers gave different advice on how to behave this Christmas.

Minister Reveals He's Cancelled Work Christmas Party Amid Omicron Concerns

"We’ve decided this year that it is probably sensible to do it by Zoom and wait for the spring," George Freeman said.

'That's Not True' Minister Told In Row Over Booster Jab Roll Out

Sky News presenter Kay Burley told him: "You don’t know the answer."