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8 Ways To Stay Safe Before Christmas If You Can’t Get Your Booster Yet

Here's how to reduce your chance of catching and spreading Covid before you're called up for your third jab.

Take A Covid Test Before Your Christmas Party, Sajid Javid Says

The health secretary has urged people to continue with their festive plans but has advised they take precautions.

And Just Like That... Trailer Catches Up With Sex And The City Women Two Decades Later

Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte are back - along with a host of new pals - in the revival series.

Liz Truss Posed In A Military Tank In Estonia And People...Have Opinions

"Big 'Mr. Burns in a tank' energy."

OMICRON

Will There Be Another Lockdown In 2021? Here’s What We Know

It's unclear if a fourth lockdown lies ahead for the UK after omicron was identified as a variant of concern.

How To Book Your Booster Covid Vaccine Dose

All adults in England are now eligible for a booster jab. Here's how to book yours.

Should You Still Be Going To The Work Christmas Party?

Worried about socialising with colleagues before seeing family at Christmas? Here's what to consider.

News

Omicron Coronavirus Variant Found In The US

A person in California has tested positive for the new Covid-19 variant, which was first identified by researchers in South Africa.

LIFE

Are You Pronouncing Omicron Right?

The Greek word for the new Covid variant is not one many people have encountered before.

Create A Christmas Table To Impress With These Gorgeous Items

Hosting Christmas this year? It’s time to start thinking about tablescaping.

Cat Owners Are Coming Up With Ingenious Ways To Protect Their Christmas Trees

We aren't the only ones who are obsessed with Christmas 🎄

It's Christmas Jumper Time, Here Are Some Of The Best Festive Designs

Hurry, many of these festive favourites are already selling out.

STRICTLY 2021

Strictly's Rhys Stephenson Defends Host Tess Daly Over 'Crying' Comments

The presenter was called “condescending” with her remarks after Rhys became emotional on Saturday.

John Whaite Suffers Strictly Set Back As He's Forced To Miss Training Session Ahead Of Quarter Final

The Bake Off winner was left in “so much pain” during rehearsals for his Salsa.

Here's What Strictly Fans Have To Look Forward To During Saturday Night's Quarter-Final

Just five couples are left in the running after Tilly Ramsay's elimination last week.

John Whaite Fires Back At Strictly Come Dancing 'Trolls' After Cast Receive Online Abuse

"Don’t judge a person before you’ve walked a mile in their (dance) shoes.”

THE LATEST ON COVID

Sajid Javid Insists Downing Street Followed Rules After Claims They Partied Last Christmas

Boris Johnson is under fire following reports he partied with staff in the run-up to Christmas and while the UK was in lockdown.

Alexandra Rogers

England Is The Only UK Nation Not Being Advised To Work From Home – Why?

WFH is back in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Will we regret it?

Faima Bakar

Every Eligible Adult To Be Offered Booster By End Of January - Boris Johnson

The prime minister tried to strike a positive tone, saying temporary vaccination centres will be "popping up like Christmas trees".

Sophia Sleigh

Omicron: No10 Knocks Back Health Boss Over Advice On Socialising

“No. Our advice to the public is as set out at the weekend," the prime minister's spokesman replied.

Sophia Sleigh

Here Are All The Places Where You Now Have To Wear A Face Mask

Hairdressers and takeaways have been added to the list of mask-mandatory venues.

Kate Nicholson

These Are The Symptoms Of The Omicron Variant We Know So Far

There are similarities with previous Covid variants, and three new symptoms.

Faima Bakar

Don't Socialise If You Don't Need To, Health Chief Says Amid Omicron Concerns

Jenny Harries, the chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency, also said working from home would be a 'good thing to do' if the new variant began to surge.

Alexandra Rogers

Health Minister Says Christmas Is 'On Track' Despite Concerns Over Omicron Variant

Gillian Keegan also said she would rather 'overreact than underreact' to the emergence of the new Covid strain.

Alexandra Rogers

How To Cope If The Omicron News Has Resurfaced Anxiety, Anger And Despair

Things are sounding bleak again, and we've been here before. How should we deal with it?

Faima Bakar