New record of 830,000 Covid booster jabs administered in a day December 19, 2021 The number of jabs being delivered to patients in England has hit a new record with 906,656 people receiving vaccines yesterday.
Oil prices slide amid surplus fears as Omicron hits demand December 19, 2021 Oil prices have dropped again as fears over the Omicron variant and its effect on demand spread across the market.
Germany to ban UK travellers to slow Omicron spread December 19, 2021 Germany will ban most travellers from the UK tonight as it tries to slow the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant.
Modellers exclude South Africa data indicating Omicron is milder than Delta variant, reveals SAGE expert December 19, 2021 Potential best-case scenarios where the Omicron variant is milder than the Delta variant are pointless, according to Graham Medley.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid refuses to rule out new restrictions before Christmas December 19, 2021 Health Secretary Sajid Javid has refused to rule out a circuit breaker lockdown being introduced before Christmas.
Joseph Parker beats Briton Derek Chisora as he looks to win world title December 19, 2021 New Zealander Joseph Parker beat Derek Chisora on points as the heavyweight duo fought in a brilliant fight which was awarded on points. Parker controversially won on points when the two met back in May but this fight was a thrilling rematch. Parker made a brilliant start with Chisora facing a count in the fourth [...]
Sadiq Khan declares ‘major incident’ in London as Omicron cases surge December 18, 2021 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan declared a "major incident" in the capital amid deepening fears of a fourth lockdown as Omicron cases surge.
Chaos at Dover as people rush to reach France ahead of travel deadline December 18, 2021 Thousands of people waited through the night at the Port of Dover to reach France ahead of looming new travel restrictions.
England could face two-week ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown after Christmas December 18, 2021 Dark clouds are looming over the festive season with ministers planning a circuit breaker lockdown after Christmas to tackle the Omicron variant.
Premier League hit by Covid-19 cases with more fixtures called off December 18, 2021 Premier League chiefs will talk with football clubs next week as the spread of the Omicron variant leads to more and more cancelled fixtures.