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Coronavirus LIVE updates as Boris Johnson faces anger over ‘Plan B’ restrictions

Boris Johnson is facing criticism after announcing that ‘Plan B’ measures to curb the spread of the Omicron variant will be introduced in England. People will be asked to work from home,... Read more »
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COVID-19: Omicron could cause between 25,000 and 75,000 deaths in England without tougher restrictions – experts | UK News

The Omicron variant could cause between 25,000 and 75,000 deaths in England over the next five months if no additional measures are taken beyond Plan B, according to experts. New modelling from... Read more »
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UK Covid news live: 30% of cases in London are now Omicron as Govt advised to bring in tougher restrictions

T he UK’s top public health officials have advised ministers that “stringent national measures” need to be imposed by 18 December to avoid Covid hospitalisations surpassing last winter’s peak, according to reports.... Read more »
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New Virus Restrictions in Britain Worry Businesses

LONDON — On Thursday morning, a group of 50 called to cancel their holiday party booked for that evening at Luc’s Brasserie, a French restaurant in the financial district of Britain’s capital.... Read more »
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Top health officials say stringent Covid restrictions required within a WEEK as Boris Johnson ‘considers Plan C’

Health officials have advised “stringent national measures” are needed by next weekend to avoid Covid hospitalisations surpassing last winter’s peak, according to a leaked document. Health secretary Sajid Javid was warned by... Read more »
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New COVID variant: UK urgently brings in travel restrictions to stop spread of ‘the worst one we’ve seen so far’ | UK News

Britain is bringing in travel restrictions for six African countries due to a new COVID variant that UK experts have called the “worst one we’ve seen so far”. Health Secretary Sajid Javid... Read more »
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London Covid: Twickenham demands rugby restrictions after Omicron ‘superspreader’ match

Twickenham locals have demanded tougher rugby restrictions after fears the England v South Africa match was an Omicron Covid variant super spreader event. Over 80,000 rugby fans attended the England versus South... Read more »
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Leaked Government memo reveals new ‘Plan B’ Covid restrictions could be just days away

The ‘immediate’ roll-out of Plan B Covid restrictions is under consideration by government officials, according to a leaked memo. An email sent from the UK Health Security Agency to local council leaders... Read more »
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Easing of pandemic restrictions pushes rental growth …

Knight Frank is anticipating a “sprint for stock” in the lettings market as offices reopen and travel restrictions ease.  Tom Bill, Knight Frank’s head of UK residential research, said supply has been curtailed as... Read more »
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easyJet record surge in demand following loosening of restrictions | News

easyJet has seen UK bookings surge within hours of the UK government confirmation that fully-vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to take a PDT (pre-departure test) to return to the UK... Read more »