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Sunak's £1bn For Firms Hit By Covid

Rishi Sunak has offered a £lbillion support package to businesses hit by Covid-19 restrictions amid concerns over the Omicron variant.

Free Rapid Tests As Omicron On Increase

Omicron accounted for 73% of new infections last week and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the US, federal health officials said.

Dubai Ruler's €588m Divorce Sheikh-Down

Princess left sitting pretty

Putin Warns Of Military Response If 'Aggressive Nato Maintains Tension

Vladimir Putin said he would consider a military response if Russia felt threatened by Nato, in a sign that he was not ready to de-escalate tensions over a potential invasion of Ukraine.

US Will Distribute 500m Free Home Tests In Attempt To Fight Omicron

Half a billion home coronavirus tests will be sent free to the American public in an effort to fight the surging Omicron variant, Joe Biden was expected to announce yesterday.

‘Unlawful Act' Of Racism Probably Took Place At Cricket Club - Watchdog

Britain's equality watchdog has said that racism alleged to have taken place at Yorkshire County Cricket Club was probably unlawful and threatened legal action if appropriate steps are not taken by the club to address discrimination.

Humblebrag? Online Wags Poke Fun At Owen's Tweet To Raducanu

Emma Raducanu has achieved an incredible amount at the age of 19, capping a fantastic year with a BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

Redirect NHS Levy To Care Sector, Say Local Councils

Town halls in England are calling for billions of pounds a year earmarked for the NHS to be diverted to social care, amid warnings of severe care worker shortages and hundreds of thousands of people not getting the help they need.

Poor Decisions On The Field Yet None Off It? How England Coach Silverwood Is In Denial

England boss Chris Silverwood has admitted his job is on the line after overseeing an abject start to the Ashes.

Maddie Cops In 'Make Or Break' Portugal Probe

German police hope spring trip leads to charges

Thousands Of Fans But Numbers Don't Add Up For Buddies

Supporters set to fill the stadium but Saints will be struggling to fill bench

Scots Prof On Space Team To Pilot A Mission To Mars

A Scientist from a Scots university has been picked to join the team piloting the European Space Agency's Mars rover when it launches next year.

Wife Gets £550million In Dubai Divorce Sheikh-Up

THE ruler of Dubai has been ordered to pay around £550 million to his sixth wife and their two kids.

Law Chiefs Ban 'Ladies & Gentlemen' In Court

Solicitors urged to watch language on gender

Our Sarah's With The Angels Now..

Kimberley Walsh has spoken for the first time about friend and Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding's tragic death - saying she's grateful her three sons got to meet her before she passed away.

MSPs Awarded 3.4% Pay Rise

Anger as increase dwarfs boost offered to workers

Rishi's Doshi...£1Bn For Pubs & Restaurants

A £1BILLION bailout for ailing pubs and restaurants blitzed by Christmas Covid cancellations was dismissed as "too little, too late" by union chiefs.

Scotland's New Year Curbs Put Pressure On PM

Nicola Sturgeon piled pressure on Boris Johnson to announce Covid curbs after Christmas as she put new measures in place for Scotland.

Smillie Sets Sights On A Run In The NFL

Jacob impresses at international trial

Sex And The City Stars ‘Saddened' By Allegations Against Mr Big

THE stars of Sex And The City have broken their silence to praise the women who came forward to make sexual assault allegations against series star Chris Noth.

Cig Style Warning For Food

Call for labels to tackle obesity

Rishi's Right To Help Business And Resist Another Lockdown

IT’S good news Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced support for hard hit hospitality and leisure venues this Christmas with one-off grants of up to £6,000 each and a £100million of discretionary funding available from local councils. Government will also cover statutory sick pay for Covid-related absences in small and medium-sized businesses.

Pick Up The Pace To Sort Border Deal, Liz Tells EU

LIZ Truss has thrown down the gauntlet to the EU to “pick up the pace” to resolve the Brexit dispute over customs checks in Northern Ireland.

Putin Threatens Military Action Against Nato In Ukraine Crisis

Vladimir Putin threatened military retaliation against Nato over Ukraine yesterday, as a state media boss said Russia would “put a gun” to America’s head.

Philippines Typhoon Death Toll Hits 375

THE death toll from the strongest typhoon to batter the Philippines this year climbed to 375, with more than 50 others still missing and several central provinces struggling with downed communications and power outages and pleading for food and water, officials have said.

School To Close After Failing To Allay Concerns

Ofsted Rejects Action Plan From 'Inadequate' Academy

Himalayan Glaciers Melting At An Exceptional Rate

Glaciers in the Himalayas are shrinking far more rapidly than glaciers in other parts of the world, threatening the water supply of millions of people in Asia, new research warns.

India Still To Roll Out Booster As Omicron Pressure Builds

While the Omicron variant has sparked a worldwide rush for more vaccines, with the standard two doses feared to be insufficient, India, where Delta wreaked havoc just a few months ago, is yet to decide whether a third dose is needed.

Biscuit Price Rises Not So Sweet For Hungry Customers

The price of some of the nation's favourite biscuits are set to rise, customers have been warned.

Brexit Role For Truss Who Said Uk Better Off In EU

The minister put in charge of Brexit talks following the resignation of Lord David Frost is a former Remain supporter who issued a number of dire warnings against Britain leaving the EU during the 2016 referendum campaign.