Despite concerns that the new variant may reduce the effectiveness of vaccines, a health minister has said people should not cancel their Christmas plans.

Omicron variant: Britons told to cut socialising in run up to Christmas

The prime minister will tell the public at a Downing Street press conference that they must get their booster jab in order to protect themselves from Omicron.

Covid: Boris Johnson to hold press conference as UK battles Omicron variant

The tougher sentences were inspired by Tony Hudgell, 7, who had to have both his legs amputated in 2017 after being tortured by his birth parents.

Child abusers could face life behind bars under new sentencing plans

MPs could face investigation for launching "excessive" personal attacks online, and the rules around ministers' gifts and hospitality could be tightened.

MPs' ten-point plan to clean up sleaze in the House of Commons

Keir Starmer has hailed Labour as "a serious party of government" as he announced his full shadow cabinet reshuffle.

Keir Starmer announces Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle

The government wants to boost the UK's immunity against coronavirus after a worrying new variant was discovered that could be more dangerous.

Omicron variant: Over 18s to get booster jabs and over 12s to get second dose

As scientists research the threat posed by the new Covid variant, Boris Johnson said new measures will help to 'slow down' its spread.

New Covid rules 'buy us time' against Omicron variant, says Boris Johnson

"In a comprehensive cull of shadow ministers he felt weren't cutting through, Starmer has also disappointed those who were incredibly loyal supporters".

Keir Starmer chooses the Labour team he actually rates

The government is being urged to introduce tougher Covid measures in a bid to protect Britons against the Omicron variant, which could be more dangerous.

UK's Omicron cases will rise, warns minister - are we set for more restrictions?

European ministers made the call at a meeting on Sunday, without any UK representatives present after Priti Patel was uninvited.

EU border agency plane to monitor Channel to stop small boat crossings

In his first interview since news of his second job in the Caribbean broke, the Tory MP defended his actions saying he is "fully committed' to constituents.

'Pursuing an honourable profession': Geoffrey Cox defends second job to ITV News

Theresa May calls on Boris Johnson to make building more affordable homes a central plank of his levelling-up agenda.

May to Johnson: Build more ‘truly affordable homes' and make housing priority 

The first victim of the Channel crossing which left 27 people, including children and a heavily pregnant woman, has been named as Mariam Nouri Hamadameen.

Kurdish 24-year-old woman first confirmed victim of Channel crossing

The Down Syndrome Bill received an unopposed second reading.

Down's syndrome: MPs back 'world-leading' proposals to improve care

EDITORS NOTE Children's faces have been pixelated as the PA Picture Desk has been unable to gain the necessary permission to photograph a child under 16 on issues involving their welfare. People thought to be migrants are helped ashore by lifeboat crew members, after arriving on a dinghy at a beach in Dungeness, Kent. Picture date: Saturday November 20, 2021. Gareth Fuller/PA  20-Nov-2021

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has been uninvited from a meeting with her French counterpart after at least 27 people died while trying to cross the Channel.

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