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Rules ‘could be tightened after Christmas’ as Omicron cases surge
Tougher restrictions may reportedly soon be introduced in the face of the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant, after exper...
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Showbiz
AJ Odudu’s exit leaves just two stars in running to lift Strictly glitterball
The winner of Strictly Come Dancing will lift the glitterball trophy on Saturday after AJ Odudu had to pull out at the l...
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Defence Secretary warns UK unlikely to send troops if Russia invades Ukraine
It is “highly unlikely” Britain or its allies will send troops to defend Ukraine if it is invaded by neighbouring Ru...
Sport
Joe Root and Dawid Malan share unbroken century stand as England begin fightback
Joe Root and Dawid Malan shared their second century stand of the Ashes, batting serenely on the third afternoon in Adel...
Business
Children’s letters to Santa reveal most-coveted toys
Royal Mail has revealed this year’s most-wanted presents after receiving thousands of letters from children to Santa....
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Millions of older people worried about heating their homes this winter
Almost half of over-60s are worried about heating their home this winter because of the soaring cost of energy, a charit...
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TUC calls for increase in statutory sick pay
Unions are stepping up calls for an increase in statutory sick pay, after new research suggested it was at its lowest le...
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Indoor mixing under threat as Omicron cases rise, reports suggest
Officials are drawing up plans for a two-week circuit breaker lockdown after Christmas, reports have suggested, includin...
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Sutton house fire: Father pays tribute to ‘bright, caring, loveable’ boys
The father of two sets of twin boys who died in a house fire after being left home alone in south London has spoken of t...