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Everything We Know About The New Delta Sub-Variant, Delta Plus

AY.4.2 is reportedly more transmissible than the original strain – but it's "not catastrophic" for the UK yet.

Finally, There’s Hope That Hair Discrimination Could Be Made Illegal

Campaigners are calling for better protection for those with different textured hairs.

Pride Has More Than One Meaning For Me. How About You?

I would be nothing without the community that made me, shaped my Black Britishness, and gave me wings.

So, Is Christmas Going To Be Cancelled Again?

Boris Johnson was forced to make a devastating last-minute U-turn last year. Could Covid cancel Christmas again?

STRICTLY 2021

'I Won't Tolerate It': Strictly's Tilly Ramsay Hits Back At DJ Steve Allen After On-Air Body-Shaming Comments

"Being called out on a national radio station by a 67-year-old man is a step too far."

Ugo Monye Offers Injury Update After Missing Last Week's Strictly: 'I Want To Keep Pushing'

The former rugby player has had injections into his spine after an old back injury flared up.

‘It’s Being Believable’: Adam Peaty Speaks Out Again On That Strictly Routine After Viewers ‘Get Carried Away’

Many watching at home thought the Olympian “almost kissed” his dance partner Katya Jones at the end of their Argentine Tango.

Here's A Full Rundown Of What To Expect From This Weekend's Strictly Come Dancing

Only one week stands in between the contestants and the annual Halloween spectacular.

THE LATEST ON COVID

Tory MPs Don't Need To Wear Masks Because 'We Know Each Other', Says Jacob Rees-Mogg

The health secretary has said MPs should be “setting an example” for the public.

Ned Simons

Who Has Covid Right Now In The UK?

Most Covid cases are among the unvaccinated under 18-year-olds.

Kate Nicholson

The Covid Pandemic Could Continue Well Into 2022. Here's Why

Western countries might be majority inoculated, but what about the global South?

Faima Bakar

Minister Defends Maskless Tory MPs Despite Advice Telling People To Cover Up

Edward Argar defended Conservative MPs who chose not to wear masks in the Commons chamber.

Alexandra Rogers

Most Scathing Takes On The UK Government's 'Utterly Absurd' Covid Strategy As Cases Soar

"The government clearly don't have any meaningful plan, other than 'let's see how bad things get before we do anything'."

Kate Nicholson

13 Types Of Online Daters Who Have Emerged During The Pandemic

Thanks to Covid-19, it's like a jungle out there on the dating apps.

Brittany Wong

'No Lockdown This Winter' Says Cabinet Minister Amid Rising Covid Cases

UK cases have been rising sharply but deaths are well below last winter's peak.

Sophia Sleigh

News

Why Are UK Covid Infection Rates So High Compared To The Rest Of Western Europe?

Hospital admissions are six times higher – and deaths are three times higher – in Britain when compared to European nations.

Kate Nicholson