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Covid-19 infection levels in UK showing ‘early impact of Omicron’

Covid-19 infection levels in UK showing ‘early impact of Omicron’

The percentage of people testing positive is estimated to have increased in eastern England and London.

Train fares: how does the next rise compare with previous years?

Train fares: how does the next rise compare with previous years?

Here are the average annual rises for every year since 2010.

EU hopes medicines move can create ‘momentum’ to resolve NI protocol dispute

EU hopes medicines move can create ‘momentum’ to resolve NI protocol dispute

The European Commission has proposed changing its own laws to ensure the free flow of medicines between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Injured AJ Odudu withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing final

Injured AJ Odudu withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing final

The star suffered an ankle injury in rehearsals.

Nicola Sturgeon: Omicron ‘tsunami’ is beginning to hit Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon: Omicron ‘tsunami’ is beginning to hit Scotland

The First Minister said the variant is now the dominant strain of coronavirus.

How much more expensive will my train ticket be next year?

How much more expensive will my train ticket be next year?

Rail fares are increasing.

Just Eat joins forces with Asda for rapid grocery deliveries

Just Eat joins forces with Asda for rapid grocery deliveries

The partnership will start in January, with the exact locations set to be announced in the new year.

Sauropod dinosaurs preferred warmer regions of Earth, study suggests

Sauropod dinosaurs preferred warmer regions of Earth, study suggests

The findings suggest the long-necked animals may have had a different physiology from other dinosaurs.

Man guilty of murdering hotelier and trying to kill his own mother

Man guilty of murdering hotelier and trying to kill his own mother

Thomas Schreiber was convicted following a three-week trial at Winchester Crown Court.

Triple killer faces life for murdering his newborn baby, toddler and girlfriend

Triple killer faces life for murdering his newborn baby, toddler and girlfriend

Jordan Monaghan was convicted by a jury of murdering two of his children, and his new girlfriend six years later.

Kate ‘excited’ to be hosting Christmas carol concert in first-look video

Kate ‘excited’ to be hosting Christmas carol concert in first-look video

Many famous faces took part in the festive event, including pop stars Leona Lewis and Ellie Goulding and TV presenter Kate Garraway.

Hospitality chiefs plead for financial support as Chancellor holds crisis talks

Hospitality chiefs plead for financial support as Chancellor holds crisis talks

Rishi Sunak is meeting industry leaders after returning from California.

Environment Agency wins appeal over landfill site case

Environment Agency wins appeal over landfill site case

A mother had taken action over Walleys Quarry in Newcastle-under-Lyme amid concerns over the health of her five-year-old son.

Tory MPs weigh up faith in PM as dark cloud looms over Christmas

Tory MPs weigh up faith in PM as dark cloud looms over Christmas

The festive break may serve as an opportunity for some Conservative MPs to draft letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson.

Train passengers face largest fares rise in nine years

Train passengers face largest fares rise in nine years

Tickets will go up 3.8% in England from the beginning of March, the Department for Transport said.

TUC calls for increase in statutory sick pay

TUC calls for increase in statutory sick pay

SSP is now at its lowest level in almost 20 years, a study suggests.

All I want for Christmas – children’s letters to Santa reveal most-coveted toys

All I want for Christmas – children’s letters to Santa reveal most-coveted toys

Royal Mail has revealed the top 10 presents after receiving thousands of letters from youngsters.

Biggest by-election swings against a UK government since 1981

Biggest by-election swings against a UK government since 1981

A swing is a way of measuring shifts in voter support.

More than a third of adults do not expect life to return to normal within a year

More than a third of adults do not expect life to return to normal within a year

This is more than twice the proportion (18%) in December 2020, the Office for National Statistics said.

Third teenager arrested over murder of 16-year-old

Third teenager arrested over murder of 16-year-old

The 15-year-old was detained in connection with the death of Ramarni Crosby in the Tredworth area of Gloucester.

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