The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Concerns have been raised that the opening of Crossrail could be delayed by the impact of Omicron.

The U.S. appears to have reached its peak with Omicron.

Health secretary confirms face mask mandate and working from home guidance will end in England

The news of the retailer's finances comes amid a looming pay row at the Swindon-headquartered firm

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of COVID-19 measures including mandatory face masks in England as he looks to live with the virus after a peak in cases caused by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

Omicron variant of coronavirus led to huge spike in cases over New Year but has since subsided, prompting Boris Johnson to drop social restrictions

The UKHSA said there is no indication that rapid tests used by NHS Test and Trace differ in their ability to detect the Omicron or Delta variants

Sales in the retailer’s travel division fell, with airports and railway stations hit, but high street stores had a better time.

There are five symptoms common in those who have had all three jabs according to experts

Expert says there are five symptoms particularly experienced by those who have had all their jabs

Using the number of people in hospital with COVID-19 to gauge the severity of the pandemic may not give an accurate picture in the Omicron era as more and more patients with the virus are being admitted for other reasons, some scientists say.