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UKHospitality said sales across the sector have already plunged by more than a third over the last 10 days.

Gillian Keegan suggested the Attorney General could ask for Frankie Smith’s eight-year sentence for allowing Star Hobson’s death to be reviewed.

Labour says businesses need more support after Professor Chris Whitty suggested people prioritise events that ‘really matter to them’.

‘It’s frankly inexplicable that the chancellor and the business secretary are nowhere to be seen’, Labour says

Organisers said safety is at the heart of what they do.

The 43-year-old was handed a 16-week suspended sentence at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

‘I follow the rules’, PM insists

Voters across the political divide are now not keen on the accord negotiated by the government

The pizza chain said franchisees will open more stores across the UK in return for a £20m investment from the company.

The Civil Aviation Authority said the increase ‘reflects the uncertainty of the recovery of passenger volumes from the pandemic’.

The school offered a refund when photos of the meal went viral on social media

The front pages are led by calls to rein in Christmas celebrations in an effort to combat the spread of the Omicron variant.

Koci Selamaj, 36, allegedly travelled to London from his home in Eastbourne.

It is ‘clear that urgent action is required’ – an inspection board chair said

The song generated strong public attention upon its release and following two notable performances.

Businesses warned of heightened pressure as people chose between nights out and Christmas with loved ones.

One person has died in the suspected arson attack, over which a man, 31, has been arrested

The constituency was considered ultra-safe for the Tories, but bookmakers have put the Lib Dems favourite after a turbulent period.

For the first time premiere galas from the 2022 Glasgow Film Festival will also be seen at cinemas from London to Stornoway.

The research is currently under peer review for publication.

The V&A exhibition, titled Prix Pictet: Fire, showcases all 12 shortlisted series and is on show until January 9.

Keir Starmer’s party denies making ‘gentleman’s agreement’ to give liberals a clear run

Nineteen-year-old wins case against landlord for breach of contract

The new slogan has been the subject of online jokes.

Campaigners fear bill would enable immigration officers to extract information from personal devices as long as owner has ‘agreed’

The Labour mayor called on the Government to provide long-term funding for public transport in the capital.

‘Could they have tried to make it look less like a Hula Hoops advert?’ asks one person on Twitter

Daily infection rates hit new high as omicron rages through UK at ‘phenomenal’ pace

An Orkney vet said researchers are looking into why the puffins are washing up dead and ill on the island.

The 31-year-old is due to appear in court on Thursday.

Three vehicles including a tractor were involved in the collision on the Desertmartin Road on Tuesday evening.

Appointments for children in this age group for their follow-up jab can be made from Monday in England, the Prime Minister said.

Mr Lewis said he had given the same message to Sinn Fein when it threatened not to participate in the Executive.

Ms O’Neill said it was time for the Treasury to stand up the furlough scheme again so it would be ready if more severe restrictions were needed.

The First Minister said Scotland will be millions of pounds ‘worse off’ next year with the Covid funding being less than she expected.

MLAs on the Executive Committee were unable to question Fiona Ryan on Wednesday afternoon because the number of those present fell under the quorum.

The 162-page study has been welcomed by editors of publications

Rule breakers must be ‘held to account’, say opposition politicians in letter to Met police chief

Boris Johnson told the public to ‘think carefully before you go’ to celebrations, as the Omicron variant surged.

David Fuller murdered two women and sexually abused at least 102 corpses in hospital mortuaries

The chief medical officer said even if the new variant is milder, its ability to spread faster means there could still be an issue.

Dr Nikki Kanani, director of primary care at NHS England, offered the advice amid surging cases of the Omicron Covid variant.

The Prime Minister said he ‘would respectfully suggest’ the public are focused on jobs and the booster vaccines roll-out.

Researchers found that gender bias is higher for fiction featuring non-human characters than for fiction with human characters

Court also bans 43-year-old from driving for two years

Professor Chris Whitty said it was ‘pretty depressing’ to think of the gaps in rotas.

US District Judge Loretta Preska says document should be published on or before 22 December

Toddler endured months of assaults and psychological harm before suffering ‘utterly catastrophic’ injuries in her west Yorkshire home

Baroness Hallett acted as coroner in the inquests of the 52 victims of the 7/7 bombings

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people to have their booster vaccines as he said a ‘great national fightback has begun’ against Omicron.

Some applicants described the redress process as retraumatising.

Face masks, working from home and vaccine passports all required, with possible further tightening to come as omicron spreads

Technical issues at the Scottish Parliament saw MSPs unable to contribute or vote remotely.

Jamie Graham twice smashed dog across head with a mallet as she tried to cower behind a fridge

‘I want to awaken you to an opportunity’, Penny Mordaunt tells US audience – after Joe Biden slammed the brakes on talks

Four men appealing convictions as government pushes to introduce life sentences for offence

Home Office accused of trying to ‘railroad through’ controversial plan during Christmas recess

Chief medical officer warns ‘lots of people’ will get sick

Jamie Greene said a consensus for abolishing the controversial verdict may now exist.

Filmmaker Paul Glenn described the scene as ‘shocking’ and said it ‘almost looked like a cartoon’

The march was part of a wave of demonstrations around the world in response to the killing of George Floyd.

Six in 10 local areas are currently recording a week-on-week rise in rates.

Citizens told to limit festive socialising to no more than three households

The Prime Minister told MPs that Russia would face tough economic sanctions if the Ukraine’s sovereignty was compromised.

The children of Jeff Plevey, who was crushed to death in 2017, say they ‘finally have closure’.

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Shaun Bailey said he left shortly after giving a speech.

Dramatic accounts have emerged of people jumping from the burning building that was set ablaze in a suspected arson attack

Concern over the Omicron coronavirus variant led to 11 African countries such as South Africa, Nigeria and Zambia being put on the red list.

Zidann Edwards, from Hockley, Birmingham, is also charged with possession of a prohibited weapon.

Gaia Pope, 19, was reported missing from her home in Dorset in November 2017 and was found dead 11 days later.

Health chiefs have warned that Omicron is likely to become the dominant Covid strain in Northern Ireland before the end of the year.

Police said one person died in the large fire

Nine protesters appeared at a High Court hearing after admitting contempt – but only two were given immediate jail terms

Official figures show there had been 78,610 new infections recorded as of 9am on Wednesday.

Business minister Ivan McKee said the agreement to rescue the Dalzell and Clydebridge plant ‘may not comply’ with state aid rules.

The comedy sketch video, which repeats phrases associated with the Provisional IRA, has provoked outrage among some.

European Union leaders are meeting with their counterparts from five former Soviet republics, including Ukraine, with an eye toward deepening political, trade, energy and cultural ties

Baroness Heather Hallett will chair the public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic, due to begin in spring.

Shock leaked picture shows former Conservative mayoral candidate posing with 23 party supporters at Westminster HQ festive bash

Ministers accused of ‘breaking promises’ to Afghan nationals after decision to narrow eligibility criteria

Price’s vehicle was discovered by a member of the public.

A report said outdated and ineffective structures for negotiating pay, terms and conditions are where reform is most needed.

‘I have never seen an Englishman wearing a mask in any stadium,’ said one French commentator

The duchess invited children and families supported by Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity to her London home.

Jeremy Quin told the Commons that health and safety concerns around noise and vibration exposed military personnel to ‘potential harm’.

England is likely to be the next nation to pass the 50% mark.