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Ministers ‘consider scrapping hotel quarantine ahead of Christmas’
Ministers will discuss scrapping the policy for fully vaccinated arrivals
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New jab-free vaccine targeting Covid-19 variants being trialled in UK
The DIOSvax technology used for the new vaccine aims to predict how the virus could mutate
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Multiple chances to still win on InYourArea Christmas advent scratchcard
So far, a £200 and two £400 Apple vouchers have been won, along with a £55 Hotel Chocolat voucher
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UK's 10 most endangered buildings of 2021
The buildings date back to the Victorian era
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5 expert boiler tips for winter weather
Winter is coming, and with it comes an increased reliance on our heating systems
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Two thirds of councils say they will put up tax in April
The councils are waiting to make final decisions on any increases until the Government provides more detail on funding, which is expected this week
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Government to pay for care staff to get vaccines and boosters in work time
Scottish Government figures show that rates of uptake of the booster vaccine are currently lower among social care staff
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Geminid meteor shower to light up the sky tonight
Geminids are very bright, moderately fast, and are unusual in being multi-coloured
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Motorists warned over festive break as 18 million drivers expected to hit the roads
December 18 is meanwhile predicted to be the busiest Saturday
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All adults to be offered booster jab in acceleration of expansion
Nursing leaders have expressed concern about the “scale and pace” of the vaccine programme expansion
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Change in testing for Covid-19 contacts from Tuesday
Double-jabbed people identified as a contact of someone with Covid-19 in England will be told to take a daily rapid test for seven days from Tuesday, health officials said. Unvaccinated adults are not eligible for this new daily testing policy and they must self-isolate for 10 days
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Girl, 11, dies as chemicals discovered at block of flats
The Metropolitan Police said it was called just after 4pm on Saturday by paramedics