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Boris Goes To Prison... (To Launch Crackdown On Drugs)

BORIS Johnson insists he can stop prisons from recycling young offenders back into lives of crime.

Pope: Eu're A Nazi Bunch

Not a lot of faith in odd language guide

How Virus Has Left Generation Of ‘Ghost' Pupils

Thousands of “ghost” children have simply disappeared from classrooms since Covid shut down schools, the education watchdog said.

What've You Done With Ya Brain, Man?

Dumb dom in denial

Winter Olympics: IOC ‘Respects' US Diplomatic Boycott Of Games

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said it respects the United States’ decision to diplomatically boycott the forthcoming Beijing Winter Olympics, while defending its own “quiet diplomacy” in handling the case of Chinese tennis player, Peng Shuai.

Reprisals Latvia Urges Allies To Put Plan In Place Immediately

A swift reprisal package against Russia – including US troops and Patriot missiles stationed in the Baltics, the cutting off of Russia from the Swift banking payments system and reinstated sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – must be prepared now in case it invades Ukraine, the Latvian foreign minister has said.

Biden Tells Putin Of ‘Deep Concerns' About Russian Troops On Ukraine Border

Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin held a virtual summit yesterday but made little apparent headway in defusing the crisis over Ukraine in the wake of a Russian troop build-up and instead delegated officials from both countries to stay in contact.

Vaccines: How Jabs Brought New Hope In Covid Battle

It has been a year since the UK became the first western country to license a vaccine against Covid and since then the world has embarked on a battle against the virus.

Omicron PCR Tests Failing To Flag Up ‘Stealth' Version

Scientists say they have identified a “stealth” version of Omicron which cannot be distinguished from other coronavirus variants using the PCR tests that public health officials deploy to gain a quick picture of the spread around the world.

PM Accused Of Lying After No 10 Team Filmed Joking About Party

Leaked footage suggests Downing Street did host event during lockdown despite repeated denials

New Contract Rules Unveiled After Covid Cronyism Claims

Boris Johnson’s government has unveiled a series of changes to public procurement rules in a bid to avoid a repeat of the controversy over a “VIP lane” set up for Covid contracts.

As Few As One In 10 Covid Cases Analysed For Omicron

Javid confirms ‘community transmission’ of Covid strain

Whistleblower Says Afghans Died Due To Chaotic Pull-Out

Chaos, failure to allocate resources, fatal delays at critical times, and a lack of communication in Whitehall severely damaged the British government’s Afghan evacuation operation, according to a whistleblower.

'Most Festive Show Of The Year' Is Opening

White Christmas At Theatre Royal

Christmas Market In Full Swing

Stalls have everything from niche gifts to sweet treats we

Boris Bullish Over Scientist's Claims

BORIS Johnson has denied a scientist's allegation that introducing travel restrictions to slow the spread of Omicron is like 'shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted! The Prime Minister insisted the UK was the first country to take 'decisive measures' in relation to the new strain.

From The Horrors Of Syria To Start A New Life In Manchester

Surgeon reveals incredible story of how he journeyed to England

'Counterfeit Street' Danger Of Fake Goods

Parents have been warned about buying 'dangerous gifts for their children this Christmas.

Sweet Snoochie's Not Too Shy To Let Emotions Be Seen

Snoochie Shy had an odd but sweet reaction to a letter from home, saying it made her feel like a fairground treat.

Car You Not Entertained?

Horner hails his "gladiator Verstappen and wants him to fight it out with Lew again

lan Wright Learns Of Mum's Death Just Before TV Kickoff

Star rushed off to be with his family

Mince Pfizer!

UK's sense of humour shines through despite a challenging year as festive funnies competition winners are revealed

Johnson On Hunt For County Lines

Johnson on hunt

Budget Will Be A 'Challenge'

Economics experts have warned this week's Scots budget will be "really challenging" for Finance Secretary Kate Forbes.

Reid: Jail Evil Pair For Ever

Host's call on Arthur killers

Mexico Tourists Bask Amid Riviera's Deadly Drug Wars

Bright yellow police tape fluttered in the breeze outside a restaurant just off the main strip in the Mexican resort town of Tulum, as the lights of a nearby police truck flashed blue and red.

For Sale: Britain's Only Vaccine Plant

Fury Over £200m Clawback

Tennis Body Says It Won't Cancel China Events Over Peng Shuai

The International Tennis Federation has said it will not cancel any tournaments in China over concerns for Peng Shuai, because it does not want to “punish 1.4 billion people”.

Chaos As The Taliban Closed In Diplomat's Explosive Testimony

Damning new light has been shed on the hour-by-hour decisions taken and frustrations encountered by a civil servant trying to help desperate Afghans flee the country in the days after the Taliban takeover. These are some of the key criticisms made by Raphael Marshall, a former desk officer at the Foreign Office.

Union Loses Legal Fight Over Patel Bullying Claims

Boris Johnson has successfully fought off a high court challenge over his decision to back Priti Patel after accusations she bullied civil servants.