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Omicron: Are we turning a corner?
The latest figures show a decrease in infections across most parts of the UK and among all age groups apart from younger children.
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Armadillos on post-Christmas workout regime after piling on the pounds
Patsy and Eddie have been put on an exercise regime by zoo trainers after putting on 2kg between them.
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Covid-19 infections falling across most of the UK
Boris Johnson is expected to announce an easing of England’s coronavirus restrictions on Wednesday.
By Jane Kirby
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Covid denier convicted of ‘abusing’ NHS workers while filming inside hospital
Debbie Hicks had denied an offence under the Public Order Act arguing she was showing Gloucestershire Royal Hospital was empty during the pandemic.
By Rod Minchin
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Bid by terror-accused Lisa Smith to have charges dropped to be decided on Monday
The 39-year-old, from Co Louth, is accused of being a member of Islamic State and financing terrorism.
By James Ward
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KAWS: New Fiction at Serpentine Gallery review - unspeakably awful
The gallery is hailing it as a portal to a new era. Er, no
By Ben Luke
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Average UK house price £25,000 higher in November than a year earlier
Experts warned that, with living costs more widely also surging, it is imperative that home-buyers do not overstretch themselves.
By Vicky Shaw
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What is behind the cost-of-living squeeze and where will inflation go from here?
Households have been warned the significant increase in the cost of living is likely to get much worse.
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Concern over meningitis B cases among students
Experts have urged people to be aware of the early signs and symptoms.
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Man charged with stalking over teenager’s disappearance
Abid Khan will appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court.
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Surging inflation: what can households do to ease the pressure?
The rate of inflation has soared to its highest level for nearly 30 years, so what can households do to combat rising bills?
By Vicky Shaw
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Government will continue to bring eligible Afghans to the UK ‘indefinitely’
Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said around 250 people were being brought out a week, mostly via Pakistan.
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Duke of York kept ‘horrifically ill-advised’ company – minister
James Heappey said Andrew’s civil sex case risks overshadowing the Queen’s platinum jubilee.
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Tens of thousands could die if Russia invades Ukraine, minister warns
James Heappey said it would be ‘extraordinarily stupid’ for Vladimir Putin to launch an offensive.
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Catriona Matthew among host of high achievers to be recognised with honours
The investiture is to take place at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Wednesday.
Dance
Raymonda at the Coliseum: Tamara Rojo’s last hurrah is a triumph
The English National Ballet boss’s directing and choreographing debut breathes new life into a classic
By David Jays
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Twelve most wanted fugitives thought to be hiding in Spain named
The list includes two wanted murderers accused of killing members of rival criminal gangs.
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Who are the 12 most wanted and what crimes did they allegedly commit?
The wanted men are thought to be hiding in Spain or on one of the Spanish islands.
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Fashion world mourns ‘indomitable’ Andre Leon Talley
The former Vogue creative director died in New York on Tuesday aged 73, his representatives said.
By Mike Bedigan
Theatre
Operation Mincemeat review: a larky fringe hit with surprising depths
It’s a bonkers idea to make a musical out of this wildcard WWII manoeuvre, but it just about works
By Nick Curtis
UK
No 10 staff would have been better off partying in a pub, says Wetherspoon
The chain’s boss, Tim Martin, said CCTV installed in the company’s central London pubs could have helped with inquiries into what happened.
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2021 one of seven warmest years on record despite La Nina’s cooling effect
Experts say collation of six major datasets shows 2021 was seventh year in a row with temperatures more than 1C above pre-industrial times.
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WHSmith takes Omicron hit but bosses remain confident
Sales in the retailer’s travel division fell, with airports and railway stations hit, but high street stores had a better time.
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Feelings of depression and anxiety ‘increased sharply over Christmas’
A survey found that, despite there being fewer Covid restrictions, symptoms were on a par with levels during lockdown at the start of 2021.
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Boris Johnson expected to set out plan to ease Plan B restrictions
PM set to announce lifting of Covid measures as he battles to save his premiership amid reports of plot to oust him over ‘Partygate’ allegations
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Tory MP faces Commons suspension over ‘insincere’ apology for bullying
The Commons Standards Committee said Daniel Kawczynski undermined his apology in comments he made to the media.
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Johnson to face MPs as threat of no confidence vote looms
The Prime Minister will answer questions in the Commons on Wednesday.
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Royal Society: Content removal alone will not halt internet misinformation
The society calls for more fact-checking, digital literacy investment and better monitoring of platforms.
By Martyn Landi
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Businesses urged to make customer messages ‘scam-proof’
The National Cyber Security Centre has issued new guidance to businesses on producing trustworthy communications in the wake of rising scams.
By Martyn Landi
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Support dog Merlin has ‘brought magic’ into lives of lottery winners
Adam and Amy Pryor said the golden Labrador has ‘brought a bit of magic’ into their lives while they and their daughter Charlotte have had to shield.
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Government launches review into pre-2000 treatment of LGBT veterans
Homosexual veterans impacted by a pre-2000 ban on LGBT personnel working in the military will share their stories to help improve future support.
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Asylum reforms would ‘fail to meet UK’s human rights obligations’ – report
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has been reviewing proposed laws contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
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22-year delay of review into treatment of LGBT veterans a ‘national disgrace’
Veterans who were banned from the military because of their sexuality have welcomed a review into their treatment but criticised the 22-year delay.
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Troops to receive new medal recognising heroism in Afghanistan evacuation
The Prime Minister said he was ‘delighted’ that Armed Forces personnel would be recognised for ‘their heroism in the face of extreme adversity’.
By Henry Jones