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Is It Really Time For Covid Plan B? Here's What 5 Specialists Say

The government has been accused of ignoring Covid advice – here's what the experts are saying.

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

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

Parents

From Loki To Quill, Marvel-Inspired Baby Names Are On The Up

US data shows a rise in babies named Loki, Valkyrie and more.

The 5 Most Important Questions You Should Ask A Pet-Sitting Service

You're trusting the pet sitter to keep your beloved dogs and cats safe and healthy.

STRICTLY 2021

Judi Love To Miss This Week's Strictly Come Dancing After Positive Covid Test

The comedian said it was a “great disappointment” she and partner Graziano Di Prima will not be able to perform.

'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.

THE LATEST ON COVID

News

UK Covid Infections Top 50,000 A Day For First Time Since Lockdown

Highest number of reported cases since July 17.

Graeme Demianyk

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?

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

Sajid Javid Tells Public To Wear Face Masks – Despite Tory MPs Doing Otherwise

Images of packed benches in the Commons appear to contradict government messaging.

Graeme Demianyk

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