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Omicron: How Worried Should We Be?

High community transmission in the UK has left some people fearing the variant could be the most dangerous yet.

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Life

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.
Life

Why The Booster Jab Programme Isn't Going Quite As Planned

The new campaign to give every adult a third dose of the vaccine has not quite met expectations.
Life

This Picture Of A Black Foetus Went Viral. We Spoke To The Illustrator

It's the representation people have wanted – Chidiebere Sunday Ibe explains why it's only the start.
Life

Should We Expect To Be Working From Home Again Soon?

Top scientists are calling for the government to reintroduce WFH where possible.

COVID

Life

This Is The Difference Between A Cold And Covid

Brits are being advised to stay home if they've got the sniffles as Omicron continues to spread.
Life

These Are The New Travel Rules To Slow Down The Spread Of Omicron

Sajid Javid says he knows the changes will cause disruption to travel and Christmas plans.
Life

'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.
Life

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.

STRICTLY 2021

Entertainment

Here's What To Expect From This Year's Unmissable Strictly Come Dancing Semi-Final

For the first time this series, each of the remaining couples will be performing two brand new routines.
Entertainment

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.
Entertainment

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

Touché.
Entertainment

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.

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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.
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Politics

'Community Transmission' Of Omicron Variant Confirmed In The UK

Health secretary Sajid Javid says there are now infections with no links to international travel.
Graeme Demianyk
Politics

'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.
Sophia Sleigh
Life

Another Pandemic After Covid Is Inevitable, Here's Why

One of the scientists behind the AstraZeneca vaccine thinks the next pandemic could be more "lethal" than Covid.
Faima Bakar
Life

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.
Faima Bakar
Life

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.
Habiba Katsha
Life

The Covid Christmas Traditions We'd Quite Like To Keep, Actually

Last Christmas, we gave it our all – and some of our newfound festive habits might be worth running into 2021.
Habiba Katsha
Life

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.
Kate Nicholson
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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
Life

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.
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The Parts Of The UK Which Will Be Affected By Storm Barra And What You Can Do To Prepare

More Than Half Omicron Infections In England Are Double Vaccinated

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Booster Vaccines May Offer Good Protection Against Omicron, Experts Say

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Nicola Sturgeon Asks Scots To Work From Home Until At Least Mid-January

Downing Street Denies Boris Johnson Intervened On Behalf Of Afghan Dogs

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Line Of Duty Boss Rejects Boris Johnson's 'Audition' For Show After He's Pictured In Police Uniform

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These Are Your Last Christmas Posting Dates For 2021

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