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Legislation necessary to regulate tech giants, says Tory MP
A joint parliamentary committee has today published its recommendations for what should be included in legislation to regulate tech giants.
Grenfell survivors demand criminal charges are brought
Today marks four and a half years since the Grenfell fire, a tragedy which claimed the lives of 72 people.
Star Hobson: Mother and partner guilty over death of toddler
Star Hobson was just 16 months old when she died at the hands of a woman who was supposed to look after her.
Covid: Sturgeon urges Scots to limit socialising ahead of Christmas
In Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has issued what she has called "strong guidance" to counter the threat of the Omicron variant.
‘Many in my party have had enough’, Tory MP says
We spoke to Conservative MP Sir Charles Walker.
What are the symptoms of the Omicron variant?
One of those speaking to parliamentarians today was Angelique Coetzee, a doctor in South Africa and chair of their medical association.
Tory MPs need to consider if PM can handle pandemic, says shadow health secretary
We spoke to Wes Streeting, who is the Labour MP for Ilford North and shadow health and social care secretary.
Covid: Omicron spreading at unprecedented rate says WHO
Today the World Health Organisation stated that Omicron was spreading at an unprecedented rate, as the fight to contain the variant continues.
Major Tory rebellion over Plan B Covid passes for England
The new Covid restrictions for England that MPs are voting to approve tonight include mandatory vaccination for frontline NHS staff and compulsory face masks in most indoor public places.
Ask the expert: Your Covid questions answered
How can we get a booster? What if you're pregnant? How effective are the different jabs? Will schools have to close?
Rising number of ‘harmful’ drinkers a ‘deep concern’ for alcohol industry, says Portman Group
We spoke to Matt Lambert, chief executive of the Portman Group, the body that regulates the alcohol industry.
‘Minimum unit pricing will be the next natural step’, says Tory chair of all-party alcohol harm group
We spoke to the Conservative MP Christian Wakeford, who's chair of the all-party group on alcohol harm.
Alcohol a ‘far bigger problem’ than illicit drug use in UK, says addiction expert
We spoke to Professor Julia Sinclair, who is chair of the addictions faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Johnson denies breaking Covid rules with Christmas quiz
Amid the flurry of all the new announcements today about Omicron and England's Plan B, Boris Johnson is still facing questions over the alleged lockdown-breaching Christmas party in Downing Street last year.
Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas to face UK court over teenager’s death
The US citizen Anne Sacoolas will face criminal proceedings in a British court next month, charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of teenager Harry Dunn in August 2019.