BORIS JOHNSON has been warned that it is too late to prevent a new winter surge of COVID-19 and that Plan B measures are not enough to stop the rapid spread of omicron.

SADIQ Khan has been accused of "politicising" London's New Year's Eve celebrations with a "woke" firework display.

BBC licence fees will be reviewed this month by Culture and Media Secretary Nadine Dorries as the corporation prepares for a reduction in funding from tax-payer money and is forced to tighten its belt.

AT LEAST 170 people have been evacuated and two sent to hospital after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in Manchester City Centre.

BORIS JOHNSON has hailed returning the crown stamps to pint glasses as one of his "key successes" of Brexit this year.

NADHIM ZAHAWI has told headteachers that enough covid tests will be available to ensure that schools can reopen safely for the start of term next week.

HOSPITALITY executives have called on the public to forego Dry January and support pubs and restaurants to give them a boost in the New Year.

A PSYCHIC who uses asparagus to make predictions has announced that 2022 could see "more royal scandals".

BORIS JOHNSON has been savaged by furious Brexiteers for "conning" them with his EU withdrawal agreement.

TONY BLAIR has been awarded a knighthood in the Queen's New Year Honours list.