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World Cup dreams over for 'absolutely devastated' Indian women football players

NEW DELHI: For a bunch of Indian women football players hailing from humble backgrounds, life in the last one year has revolved around playing in the AFC Asian Cup and with that taking a shot at the elusive FIFA World Cup but that dream lay shattered after COVID-19 knocked them…

The Times of India

Reaching for military metaphors won’t help Britain learn to live with Covid

There will be no ‘victory’ or ‘armistice day’ – the reality of how pandemics end is far more complicated than that, says the science writer Philip Ball

The Guardian - UK

Popular resorts in Spain introduce strict new Covid rules for bars and restaurants

Canary Islands introduced heightened level of alert for Gran Canaria and La Palma following a spike in the number of Omicron infections

Wales Online

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Timeline of alleged gatherings across government during Covid restrictions

Boris Johnson facing intense scrutiny over latest reports of No 10 parties during lockdown

The Independent UK

Louth woman who lost four and a half stone during Covid pandemic shares top tips for weight loss

Lisa lost a total of four and a half stone and says she feels so much better for it

Irish Mirror

John Lewis announce full sick pay for workers regardless of Covid vaccination status

Following decisions made by Ikea and Next to cut the pay of unvaccinated employees if they have to isolate, John Lewis have said they believe "this would not be right"

Edinburgh Live

Everything we know about Boris Johnson’s alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

PM facing outrage after details of rule-breaking bashes continue to emerge

The Independent UK

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How has Boris Johnson responded to claims of Covid rule-busting parties?

The PM is in hot water again - but it is not the first time he’s faced criticism over alleged rule-breaking events during the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Airline bosses call for 'devastating' Covid travel restrictions to be lifted

In a letter to the UK Government, they are asking for restriction-free travel to be restored “at the very least” for those who are fully vaccinated

Wales Online

Boris Johnson had birthday party at No 10 during 2020 lockdown, report claims – as it happened

ITV News reports that prime minister’s wife, Carrie Johnson, organised gathering for him in cabinet room on 19 June 2020

The Guardian - UK

Independence referendum can progress due to 'improved' covid situation, says John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister's comments came after Nicola Sturgeon said a timetable for a referendum Bill would be published in the coming weeks.

Daily Record

Covid NI: The restrictions that are being relaxed this week

A number of relaxations will come into force on January 26

Belfast Live

‘Stealth Omicron’: Everything we know about new ‘under investigation’ Covid-19 strain BA.2

It’s harder to detect than original Omicron and may be even faster at spreading but, say scientists, is probably no more dangerous

The Independent UK

What is Covid Plan A, what are the rules and when does Plan B end?

Following his announcement during Prime Minister's Questions on January 19, Boris Johnson has directed the UK back towards Plan A which was in place before the Omicron wave. But what does this really mean, what's going and what's staying?

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We are only half way through Covid pandemic, says World Health Organisation

“It’s a new virus, and we must go on treating it as though it is full of surprises, very nasty and rather cunning.”

Wales Online

Covid briefing: Five things you need to know about Covid as unvaccinated workers from England could work in Wales

Unvaccinated NHS staff who lose jobs in England under new mandatory vaccination rules could work in Wales

Evening Standard

‘It’s time to get back to full speed in London,’ says Steve Barclay

Retail and hospitality hoping the end of Plan B will boost trade

Chronicle Live

Covid-19: What are the rule changes in England this week as Government ditch Plan B?

While there will be no legal obligation for people to wear face coverings across the UK as of Thursday, the Government 'recommend' that they are still worn in private or enclosed settings

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UK's Johnson faces birthday party allegation as he fights for job

Britain's Boris Johnson was fighting to shore up his premiership on Monday after his office said his birthday in 2020 was marked by a gathering in Downing Street, adding fuel to an investigation into government parties during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Edinburgh Live

More Covid-19 restrictions will lift from today including rules easing in pubs

Nicola Sturgeon announced recently that more restrictions would be lifted from today onwards as the Omircon variant begins to dissipate and new infections fall across Scotland

Daily Record

Care at home service in Ayrshire didn't have staff Covid outbreak plan during spot check

The Care Inspectorate compiled a report following its visit.

Dublin Live

Covid-19 Ireland: Minister Stephen Donnelly warns there could be 'more variants of concern'

The massive reopening of society after 22 months of Covid hell will also today see thousands of workers start to head back to the office for the first time in nearly two years for many

The Guardian - AU

Covid outbreaks among students unlikely to shut NSW schools but staff shortages could

State’s teachers union says significant disruption to staffing may cause closures as parent group says it will launch legal action over rules preventing pandemic leave

ABC News

What do school kids think about weekly rapid tests for COVID?

After two years of disrupted schooling, the prospect of doing two rapid antigen tests a week isn't bothering these students too much.

The Guardian - UK

Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

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