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

LIFE

10 Words And Names You've (Probably) Been Mispronouncing In 2021

The trickiest words of the year have been revealed, but are you too cheugy to recognise them?

Should We Expect To Be Working From Home Again Soon?

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

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.

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.

COVID

Plan B: Furious MPs Ask What Is Going On With Covid Announcement?

One Tory MP accused Boris Johnson of using a "diversionary tactic" while Lindsay Hoyle said he did not want to "fall out" with the prime minister.

Allegra Stratton Is Still In Post Despite Boris Johnson's 'Fury' At Leaked Party Video

Downing Street says the PM has full confidence in his then-press secretary despite an intense backlash.

Senior Tory MP Rips Into No.10 Party Video As New 'Barnard Castle' Moment

“We cannot say one thing and do another. We have to be believed, we have to be trusted," said Roger Gale.

'Cheese And Wine': Downing Street Officials Joke About Holding Christmas Party During Lockdown

Leaked video to ITV News raises questions over repeated denials about last year's alleged event.

We Need To Talk About The Global Issue Of Pet Homelessness

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STRICTLY 2021

Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Odudu Admits One Silver Lining To Landing In The Dance-Off

AJ has been a frontrunner throughout the competition, but landed in the bottom two after a Salsa move went awry.

Anton Du Beke Admits One 'Slight Disappointment' About This Year's Strictly Christmas Special

Six new stars will be taking to the floor in the festive episode.

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.

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.

THE LATEST ON COVID

Omicron Appears More Transmissible Than Delta, Boris Johnson Says

It comes after experts warned the new variant is spreading through the UK much faster than initially feared.

Sophia Sleigh

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.

Nancy Groves

'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.

Habiba Katsha

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.

Catherine Pearson

News

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.

Graeme Demianyk

'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

'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

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

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