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All The Covid Rule Changes You Need To Know For The Omicron Variant

Face masks are back, isolation is changing and travel is tighter – the new Covid rules in case you missed them.

Rachel Moss

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No10 Rejects Sturgeon And Drakeford Calls For Self-Isolation Extension

LIFE

Queer Sober Spaces Are Thriving. Now We Must Protect Them

Booze-free LGBTQ+ events are popping up over the UK – and this is why they're vitally important.

Real Or Fake Christmas Tree: Here’s Which One Is Better For The Environment

When it comes to real versus fake, what is the most environmentally-friendly tree you can get?

‘A Barrier Of Shame’: Why We Need More Women Of Colour Speaking About Sexual Violence

One in four women accessing rape support comes from a minority background. A new festival, Shameless!, gives them a voice.

Subtitles Are Key To The Immigrant Experience – They Helped Me Learn English

Research shows subtitles are more popular with young people. It's no surprise.

LIFE

37 Boring But Brilliant Deals On Essentials This Cyber Monday

Black Friday is over, but there are still bargains to be had on these shopping list essentials.

Get A Whiff Of These Last Chance Deals On Perfume and Aftershave

Sort your Christmas shopping with these final day Black Friday discounts on big brand scents.

Cyber Monday Is Your Last Chance To Snap Up These Air Fryers For Less

The must-have kitchen gadget makes a great Christmas gift, especially with discounts like these.

Kitchen Deals You've Still Got Time To Grab In The Cyber Monday Sale

There are still discounts to be had on brands including Tefal, Crockpot and Kenwood – but they end soon.

We Need To Talk About The Global Issue Of Pet Homelessness

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STRICTLY 2021

Craig Revel Horwood Has A Prediction About This Year's Strictly Come Dancing Final

There's less than three weeks to go until Strictly crowns its 2021 champion.

Strictly Pro Giovanni Pernice Sets The Record Straight Over Latest 'Dating' Rumours

The Italian dancer had his say over on his Instagram page.

Dan Walker Has A Reminder For Critics After Swerving The Strictly Dance-Off Once Again

The BBC Breakfast host has proved to be a controversial figure among Strictly fans.

Strictly Pro Nikita Kuzmin Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction After Ditching Shirt During Dance-Off

Nikita ended up performing completely shirtless when he and Tilly Ramsay landed in the bottom two for the third time.

THE LATEST ON COVID

Health Minister Defends Not Introducing Plan B Despite Omicron Concerns

"We're very much on the front foot with this," Edward Argar claimed.

Kate Nicholson

Health Minister Is Not Expecting Covid Restrictions To Tighten In The Next Few Weeks

Edward Argar told Sky News: "That's not something I'm anticipating."

Kate Nicholson

Health Secretary Rejects Telling People To Work From Home

"Your advisers are very very clear. They say reintroduction of working from home guidance is likely to have the greatest individual impact on transmission."

Sophia Sleigh

'Carry On With Christmas Plans' Says Sajid Javid

Festive plans have been thrown into doubt after Boris Johnson introduced measures to combat the Omicron variant.

Sophia Sleigh

Motsi Mabuse Forced To Miss This Week's Strictly Live Show

"I am gutted."

Daniel Welsh

What You Need To Know About The Botswana Variant, Possibly The 'Worst So Far'

Six countries have been added to the UK's red list for travel.

Habiba Katsha