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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.

'We're Vegan And We Would Not Recommend Veganuary'

We asked them why.

These Are The Call Centre Secrets You Really Need To Know

Memo: if you're rude to us while you're on hold, we can hear you.

COVID

News

4 Graphs To Tell You Exactly Where We Are With Covid Now

Data suggests the Omicron infection wave has started to tail off.

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.

Faima Bakar

Covid Self-Isolation Period Slashed To Five Days, Announces Sajid Javid

Health secretary says new rule in England will come into force from Monday.

Alexandra Rogers

Covid Rules Might Have Been 'Too Hard On People', Says Jacob Rees-Mogg

Boris Johnson is facing calls from Tory MPs to resign after admitting he attended a No.10 garden party during lockdown.

Ned Simons

SHOPPING

31 Irresistible Bits Of Friends Memorabilia For The Megafans Only

15 Multipurpose Beauty Products You Need In Your Life (And Makeup Bag)

14 Brilliant Peloton Alternatives That Won't Break The Bank

NEW FOR '22

12 Rising Stars To Look Out For In 2022

Here's who we're expecting big things from across music, TV, comedy and beyond in the next 12 months.

What’s New On Netflix This Month?

Including new seasons of After Life and Too Hot To Handle.

22 Things To Look Forward To From The World Of Entertainment In 2022

Whether you're a fan of prestige drama, award-winning comedy or just reliable reality telly, this year there's a lot to get excited about.

12 Films We’re Excited To Watch In 2022

Michael B. Jordan makes his directorial debut with Creed III, Halle Berry heads to space in Moonfall, and more.

POLITICS

Exactly Why The New No.10 Party Claims Are The Worst Yet, According To Twitter

"If this was what Johnson’s Downing Street was like *during* lockdown, imagine what it was like before."

Government Asked To Apologise To Queen Over Downing Street Parties

The prime minister’s former director of communications James Slack has said he wants to “apologise unreservedly for the anger and hurt caused”.

Sophia Sleigh

MP's Office Vandalised Amid Anger Over Downing Street Parties

It is the second time in three months that Peter Bone's office in Wellingborough has been vandalised.

Sophia Sleigh

'Sorry He Got Caught!' Labour Shadow Minister Demolishes Johnson's 'Heartfelt Apologies' After Party Backlash

“He’s said people around him and in his inner circle who broke the rules must go – and yet he seems to believe those rules don’t apply to himself."

Nick Robinson Skewers Cabinet Minister Over PM's Lacklustre Apology

"What part of the leader of our country did not recognise that [the party] was inappropriate?"

Boris Johnson Scraps Visit After Family Member Tests Positive For Covid

It comes as the prime minister faces calls to quit over the No.10 garden party.

Ned Simons

Minister Insists Boris Johnson Can Still Win The Next Election — Despite Dramatic Slump In The Polls

Brandon Lewis said the prime minister could still lead the Tories to another general election victory.

Alexandra Rogers

Tories At War: Jacob Rees-Mogg Dismisses Scottish Leader Douglas Ross As A 'Lightweight'

Newsnight’s Kirsty Wark responded with an “ooofft”.

Graeme Demianyk

Rishi Sunak Tweets Support For Boris Johnson Eight Hours After 'BYOB' Party Apology

Chancellor was notably absent from a packed Commons – opting to be in north Devon instead.

Graeme Demianyk