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UK is experiencing the “largest-ever outbreak” of bird flu
There are 40 infected premises in the UK – 38 in Great Britain including 33 in England, adding that around half a million birds have been culled so far
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Everything you need to know about Plan B restrictions and where you'll need a face mask
Each of the four nations’ handling of the pandemic is managed by their own leaders
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Boris Johnson confirms 'Plan B' Covid restrictions will come into force
While 568 cases had been confirmed in the UK “the true number is certain to be much higher”
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Nine new Omicron variant cases in 24 hours
Margaret Keenan, who a year ago became the first person to have a Covid-19 jab, has urged people to get a vaccination
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Another 115 Covid-19 cases of Omicron variant confirmed in England
NHS England’s national medical director said it is “too early” to say how frequently Covid-19 boosters will be needed in future
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‘Rapid increase’ in Omicron cases expected in Northern Ireland before Christmas
Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer has said he expects to see a “rapid increase” in cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant before Christmas. Sir Michael McBride was speaking after the first three cases of the Omicron variant detected in Northern Ireland were confirmed on Tuesday evening. He said
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PMQs live: Boris Johnson to face grilling over alleged lockdown Christmas party
The Conservative Party leader will be under the spotlight at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday
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Storm Barra: Floods, wind, rain and ice to batter UK
Met Office forecasters said Storm Barra is not expected to cause as much chaos as Storm Arwen
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Omicron R-rate could be as high as 3.47 as it could be more transmissible than Delta variant
The high figure for Omicron is said to be to due to “a mixture of it being good at transmitting itself and being a partial vaccine escape”,
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Boris Johnson urged to ‘come clean’ after aides filmed joking about ‘Christmas party’
Mr Johnson’s official spokesman has insisted “there was not a party” but the Prime Minister declined to characterise the event
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All the latest travel rules as Omicron variant prompts more changes
More countries have also been added to the red list
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Joanna Lumley was ‘absolutely terrified’ meeting Queen for first time
“Anyways she let me babble on for a little bit because she is very good at listening to people, she’s very good at listening.”