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UK economic growth slowed sharply before Omicron impact
Further Covid-19 restrictions could also affect the first quarter of 2022
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Coronavirus isolation period reduced from 10 days to seven with negative test
Lateral flow tests are just as sensitive at detecting the Omicron variant
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Boris Johnson gives green light to Christmas plans but warns situation ‘finely balanced’
Christmas is on!
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World Health Organisation ‘prefers not to see lockdowns’, says expert
They have too much of an impact on the economy and people's mental health
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One in four UK local authorities have record Covid-19 case rates
Most of the country is yet to reach record levels
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Dominic Raab says he cannot rule out further Covid-19 restrictions before Christmas
Data is "always under review"
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Bookings open for children aged 12 to 15 in England to get second jab
The new Omicron variant is rising rapidly
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Father Christmas' Covid-19 message from nursery upsets parents
It is sprinkled with references to reindeers taking coronavirus tests and elves wearing face masks
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Styal musician releases a Christmas single in aid of a Covid Charity
Half of proceeds will go to a group that helps to address many aspects of the challenges caused by pandemic.
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Ex-teachers should apply from Monday to help with Covid-19 staff shortages
They should start the process before Christmas Eve
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France to introduce UK travel ban to try and stop Omicron spread
Hauliers will be exempt from the new restrictions
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NHS booster bookings open to every eligible adult in England
The NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme seeks to protect the nation from the new Omicron strain of the virus