Omicron less likely to prompt hospitalisation, new UK research suggests
The data suggests those infected in UK are 40 per cent less likely to be hospitalised for a night or more
Johnson rules out further Covid restrictions in England before Christmas
PM ‘ready to take action’ if situation deteriorates as ministers await data on Omicron
England marks Covid ‘freedom day’ as Johnson enters isolation
Some experts express concern about lifting restrictions amid spread of Delta variant
Johnson considers diluting reopening amid risk of ‘substantial third wave’ of Covid
‘Mix-and-match’ approach likely for England on June 21st as 7,540 new UK cases reported
‘It’s like a wedding during the war’: A day in the life of a registry office
Covid restrictions mean only six can attend – including the bride and groom
Reopening of hairdressers too risky yet due to UK Covid variant – Martin
Experts very concerned at spread of variant now causing 70% of new cases, says Taoiseach
Fintan O’Toole: Trump has not sacrificed himself for his people. Quite the opposite
If Aids was Trump’s Vietnam, Covid-19 is his director’s cut of Apocalypse Now
UK reeling from coronavirus could be floored by double punch of Brexit
London Letter: CBI leader says business could not cope with failure to reach a deal
Boris Johnson’s feelgood factor overshadowed by grim science
News of easing restrictions lost amid scientist’s contention many deaths were avoidable
Boris Johnson refuses to sack Dominic Cummings
PM’s chief adviser heavily criticised for alleged breaches of Covid-19 lockdown rules
Boris Johnson’s close aide Dominic Cummings reportedly broke UK lockdown
Guardian and Mirror newspapers say Downing Street adviser travelled over 400km in late March
‘They’re in a panic’: Unease grows in UK government over handling of Covid-19
Public opinion could be about to turn due to high death toll and unfulfilled promises
When a scientist’s love life is bigger news than Covid-19 deaths, something is wrong
Prof Neil Ferguson and his girlfriend broke UK lockdown rules. But he’s not a politician
UK scientist Ferguson quits Sage after breaking social distancing rules
Scientist whose research aided decision to impose lockdown admits ‘error of judgment’
The Irish Times view on Britain’s crisis response: A desperate game of catch-up
Years of austerity and Brexit have made it more difficult for the UK to fight Covid-19
Stocktake: Strategists stay cautious as stocks go ‘from 1929 to 1999’
Rebound means stocks are now back to where they were just 10 months ago
Health official says decision to hold Liverpool-Atlético game was wrong
Liverpool director of public health concerned at number of cases
Coronavirus: Glimmer of hope reflected in UK confidence about coping
Preparations to deal with looming ICU peak boosted by testing capacity and volunteerism
Coronavirus – the science: Will Covid-19 die this summer?
Edition 2: Is a lockdown in Ireland now inevitable to curb the spread of coronavirus?
Boris Johnson is gambling with the health of his citizens
UK response: Westminster has adopted risky strategy for its political leaders, economy and people
New priorities, Big Brother weirdness and Covid-19 in Westminster
Planet Business: There’s only one story
Schools across Britain to close from Friday due to coronavirus
Children of healthcare workers, emergency personnel and delivery drivers among those who will continue to go to school
Coronavirus: UK had ‘no time to lose’ to prevent thousands of deaths
Paper shows 250k people could die if UK focus was only on delaying and slowing down virus
Xi Jinping visits Wuhan as Chinese coronavirus cases plummet
President makes first trip to city as Beijing says new infections at lowest level since January
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices