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UK Covid cases falling again with 96,000 new infections recorded as Plan B rules eased

Some of the most significant Plan B restrictions ended today in England, with similar measures coming into force in the other home nations

Daily Mirror

Recorded rapes and sexual offences in England and Wales hit record high

There were 63,136 rapes recorded in the year to September, ONS figures show, up 13% from the previous year

The Guardian - UK

Jack Monroe hails victory as ONS announces overhaul to cost-of-living statistics

Statistics body aims to more accurately measure how low-income families are hit by inflation

The Independent UK

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Cost of living: Find out how much food prices have changed over the last decade

Consumer Prices Index has seen the biggest rise in 30 years

Wales Online

Paracetamol and ibuprofen in short supply after Omicron surge

ONS data shows that 24% of sites surveyed had either low or no stocks of paracetamol.

The Independent UK

Police record highest ever number of rapes with 63,136 in a year

The highest number of sexual offences was also recorded in the 12 months to September (170,973)

Wales Online

Rape offences recorded by police hit new annual high

The Office for National Statistics said there were 63,136 such incidents recorded in the year to September.

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Only 6% of all crimes result in charge, as rape prosecutions hit record low

Number of rapes recorded by police hit record high in same period, as government accused of failing to tackle violence against women

The Independent UK

Covid care home visiting restrictions to be eased in England

Limits on visitors to care homes in England will be scrapped from next week as the country moves towards living with coronavirus.

Evening Standard

Covid-19: Unlimited care home visits allowed as England lifts face mask rules

Some shops, including Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, Waitrose and Morrisons, have said they will continue to ask customers to wear face masks.

The Independent UK

Covid briefing: Cases in Wales plummet and shoppers in England still asked to wear mask despite law change

Infection rates are now dropping as fast as they rose over Christmas

Wales Online

Coronavirus vaccines reduce risk of long Covid, study suggests

Double-jabbed people 41 per cent less likely to report symptoms 12 weeks after testing positive for Covid, according to research from Office for National Statistics

The Independent UK

Don't believe the claim that only 17,371 people have died from COVID in England and Wales

There is no doubt that the pandemic has led to many deaths; however, in the past week, new claims have emerged that the true number of people who have died from COVID in England and Wales is much lower than previously thought. These claims have been widely shared on social…

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Cost-of-living crisis: Jack Monroe hails ONS update of inflation calculations

Move by government statisticians follows analysis by UK poverty activist of impact on poorest families

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The Independent UK

Lower vaccine take-up linked to greater risk of Covid death among Black people, study suggests

Most ethnic minority groups are experiencing greater rates of death involving Covid-19 than white people.

The Independent UK

Statisticians to revise inflation calculations after Jack Monroe pressure

The food poverty campaigner has taken to social media in recent days to highlight increased inflationary pressure on poor families.

The Independent UK

Covid-19 infection levels fall in much of UK but remain high

The figures are the most reliable snapshot of how prevalent coronavirus is across the country.

Wales Online

ONS infection survey shows Omicron wave is falling rapidly in Wales

The latest Office for National Statistics update from its infection survey shows Omicron in retreat in Wales

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Birmingham Post

The story of inflation and what it means for businesses in Wales

The latest ONS statistics show the rate of inflation is at a 30-year high in the UK, but what do these headline figures mean for Welsh businesses on the ground?

Glasgow Live

Long covid symptoms if you had omicron and how long it lasts

Many people often report that after being infected with covid, they usually feel ill for around one to two weeks. However people are now being urged to seek help if their symptoms last longer than four weeks.

The Guardian - UK

Coronavirus vaccines may reduce risk of long Covid, ONS study finds

Observational study finds double-jabbed people 41% less likely to report Covid symptoms 12 weeks after a positive test

Wales Online

Coronavirus infection rates, cases and deaths for all parts of Wales on Wednesday, January 26

Four more people have died with the virus in Wales and the seven-day infection rate has risen for a third consecutive day

The Independent UK

Low vaccine take-up linked to greater risk of death among some ethnic groups

It is the first time take-up has been linked in this way with estimates of mortality rates.

The Independent UK

Nine in 10 young teenagers in UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

The presence of antibodies suggests someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated.

The Guardian - UK

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates on hold, but March rise looks likely – as it happened

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