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Downing Street Denies ‘Big Dog’ Claims

The spokesman hit back saying he had never heard that term used to refer to the prime minister.

RIGHT NOW

Hugh Grant Defends BBC Over ‘Insecure Nut Job’ Government’s Plan

LIFE

How To Stay Safe If You're Coming Out Of Self-Isolation Sooner

Mandatory self-isolation has been cut to five days. It's okay if you're feeling apprehensive.

How Long Do You Test Positive On A PCR After Covid Infection?

Travellers have spotted a Catch-22 in the new rules around PCR tests.

It's OK If You Don't Have Any Friends At Work

Don't feel like a failure for not making friends at your job. You don't need BFFs to be good at it.

Scientists Have High Hopes Weed Could Protect Us Against Covid

According to a new study, it's more complicated than just lighting one up though.

ENTERTAINMENT

Tories Find Solace In 'God Save The Queen' As Boris Johnson Deploys 'Operation Red Meat'

Meanwhile, Nadine Dorries asks MPs "what is wrong with playing God Save The Queen?" in patriotism flex.

Graeme Demianyk

BBC Responds To 'Disappointing' Licence Fee Freeze As Nadine Dorries Faces Criticism

Bosses at the broadcaster have said the move will lead to "tougher choices" that will impact on viewers.

By Sam Blewett, PA Media

Sky Presenter Close To Tears As He Speaks Out About His Daughter's Death In Lockdown

Trevor Phillips struggled to stop his voice from cracking as he relived the tragedy which took place days after one of the alleged No.10 parties.

Eamonn Holmes Claims He Was 'Given No Reason' For Losing Regular This Morning Slot

The presenter has insisted he didn’t have “any issues” with the shake-up, but was not happy about the way the matter was handled.

Daniel Welsh

SHOPPING

A Beginner's Guide To Skincare Layering (And The Products You Actually Need)

17 Gentle But Mighty Beauty Buys For Sensitive Skin That Experts Love

31 Irresistible Bits Of Friends Memorabilia For The Megafans Only

COVID

Here's How The Clinically Vulnerable Really Feel About 5-Day Isolation

"That one action can literally kill someone else.”

Are Muscle Aches Or Back Pain A Symptom Of The Omicron Variant?

Many have experienced body aches, back pain and calf pain with recent Covid infection. Here's why.

Now It's Revealed Downing Street Enjoyed 'Wine Time Friday' During Lockdown

The Mirror's allegation follows the leaked "BYOB" party email and claims revelling was fuelled by a "suitcase of wine".

News

UK Daily Covid Cases Fall Below 100,000 For First Time In Three Weeks

Total week-on-week Infections down by almost one-third.

POLITICS

'Grim To The Bitter End': No.10's Bid To Distract From Partygate Is Only Making People Angrier

"Watching the government try to save itself the only way it knows how – by lashing out with illiberal, divisive nationalist crap."

Appalling Temporary Accommodation 'Violates' Children’s Rights, Says Damning Human Rights Watch Report

Families and councils across London are begging for help as the number of children in makeshift homes soars by 65 per cent in a decade.

Minister Denies Operations 'Big Dog' And 'Red Meat' Are Underway To Save The PM

Nadhim Zahawi said he "does not recognise" the alleged codenames.

Tony Blair Refuses To Call For Boris Johnson To Resign Over Partygate

The former Labour prime minister said he could "understand how these things happen" as staff worked under "enormous pressure".

Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Breaking The Law Over Covid Parties

The Labour leader dramatically upped his attacks on the prime minister, claiming “industrial scale partying” was going on in No10.

Operation Save Big Dog: Tory Hints At Crackdown On Booze Culture In No10

Oliver Dowden said Boris Johnson should stay as prime minister despite saying "the whole country was angered" by partygate.

Boris Johnson Is Apparently Calling Himself 'Big Dog'

And there's an "operation" to save him.

Graeme Demianyk

Even The Official Who Wrote The Covid Rules Didn't Stick To Them

Kate Josephs, head of government's Covid taskforce, held an office drinks party when indoor socialising was banned.

Graeme Demianyk

Excuses, Excuses: How The Government Tried To Wriggle Out Of Partygate

A list of No.10's most bizarre reasons for partying when the rest of the country was in lockdown.