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

LIFE

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.

These Are The Most Popular Nature-Inspired Baby Names

Love the outdoors? Then you'll want to jot these names down.

How To Be A Greener Person In 2022 (Not Just Talk About It)

Want to live a more sustainable life? It's not easy being green, but it's not impossible.

COVID

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.

No.10 Apologises To The Queen For Parties Held Hours Before Prince Philip's Funeral

Boris Johnson's deputy spokesperson said it was "deeply regrettable" that gatherings took place at a time of national mourning.

Alexandra Rogers

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.

Habiba Katsha

SHOPPING

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

31 Irresistible Bits Of Friends Memorabilia For The Megafans Only

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

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

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.

Sophia Sleigh

Boris Johnson Is Apparently Calling Himself 'Big Dog'

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

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.

Here's What The Coronavirus R Rate Is Near You

The latest estimate of England's R rate is between 1.1 and 1.5.

Ned Simons

Emily Thornberry Becomes An Internet Sensation After Sharing Her Scathing Take On Latest Partygate Excuse

″I mean really, it's pathetic isn't it?"

Kate Nicholson

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."

Kate Nicholson

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

Downing Street Parties 'Fuelled By A Suitcase Of Wine As Queen Mourned Philip Alone'

The Telegraph reports Covid restrictions were in place as two staff parties took place on eve of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

An Old Video Of Boris Johnson Dancing Emerges, And People Want To Sip The Unsee Juice

There's a lightsaber – but no sign of cheese and wine – in the pre-Covid clip.