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Covid tests to be scrapped for fully vaccinated travellers in half term boost

Boris Johnson confirmed the change was coming as an announcement was expected later on relaxing testing rules for foreign travel

Daily Mirror

Covid tests for holidaymakers and travellers scrapped, says Boris

You will no longer need to take tests if you are fully vaccinated

Wales Online

70 arrested as thousands protest in Brussels against Covid restrictions

Seventy people were arrested and over a dozen injured in clashes between police and protesters as tens of thousands marched through Brussels against Covid rules.

Evening Standard

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It’s back to the office we go, London

Trains rammed on big return after two years of working from home

Evening Standard

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

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

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

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Daily Record

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.

Belfast Live

Covid NI: The restrictions that are being relaxed this week

A number of relaxations will come into force on January 26

The Independent UK

‘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

Daily Mirror

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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Wales Online

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

Reuters

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.

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