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CORONAVIRUS

Take Covid test before your Christmas party, says health secretary

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Britons should take a coronavirus test before going to Christmas parties, Sajid Javid has said. Despite fears about the impact of the new Omicron strain, the health secretary said that it was "absolutely fine" for people to "go ahead with whatever we've planned for Christmas", but encouraged them... Britons should take a coronavirus test before going to Christmas parties, Sajid Javid has said. Despite fears about the impact of the new Omicron strain, the health secretary said that it was "absolutely fine" for people to "go ahead with whatever we've planned for Christmas", but encouraged them... Britons should take a coronavirus test before going to Christmas parties, Sajid Javid has said. Despite fears about the impact...

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Is this the Covid miracle pill? Meet the scientist behind the world's first antiviral tablet

Just before the day the whole world learnt there was a pill that could treat Covid, and after the day no one in the world knew there was a pill to treat Covid, there was a short period when a handful of people had to keep the knowledge a secret. Among the last of the people to join that group was George Painter. On the morning of October 1... Just before the day the whole world learnt there was a pill that could treat Covid, and after the day no one in the world knew there was a pill to treat Covid, there was a short period when a handful of people had to keep the knowledge a secret. Among the last of the people to join that group was George Painter. On the morning of October 1... Just before the day the whole world learnt there was a pill that could treat Covid, and after the day no one in the world knew...

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Will vaccines still work against the Omicron variant?

Will vaccines work against the new Omicron variant?
Today, the head of the drug maker Moderna warned that the existing Covid-19 vaccines are unlikely to be as effective against the Omicron variant as it was against previous variants. But this is an assumption based on changes to the spike protein in the new... Will vaccines work against the new Omicron variant?
Today, the head of the drug maker... Will vaccines work against the new Omicron variant?
Today, the head of the drug maker...

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Rare turtle washes up on Welsh beach

A family discovered the world's rarest turtle 4,700 miles from its home during a day trip to a Welsh beach. Ash and... A family discovered the world's rarest turtle 4,700 miles from its home during a day trip to a... A family discovered the world's rarest turtle 4,700 miles from its home during a day trip to a...

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I'll make France great again, vows Zemmour

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Éric Zemmour, the radical right polemicist, has formally entered the presidential race , vowing to save France from destruction at the hands of Muslims, immigrants and criminals abetted by "the elites". Zemmour, 63, who has upset the political landscape with a three-month undeclared campaign... Éric Zemmour, the radical right polemicist, has formally entered the presidential race , vowing to save France from destruction at the hands of Muslims, immigrants and criminals abetted by "the elites". Zemmour, 63, who has upset the political landscape with a three-month undeclared campaign... Éric Zemmour, the radical right polemicist, has formally entered the presidential race , vowing to save France from destruction...

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Isis fighter first to be convicted of Yazidi genocide

A German court has handed down the first genocide conviction of an Islamic State fighter in a verdict that found an Iraqi had enslaved and murdered a Yazidi child. The historic finding against the man referred to as Taha Al-J was delivered in Frankfurt's regional high court, where a judge sentenced him today to life in prison. The court had... A German court has handed down the first genocide conviction of an Islamic State fighter in a verdict that found an Iraqi had enslaved and murdered a Yazidi child. The historic finding against the man referred to as Taha Al-J was delivered in Frankfurt's regional high court, where a judge sentenced him today to life in prison. The court had... A German court has handed down the first genocide conviction of an Islamic State fighter in a verdict that found an Iraqi had...

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Trump: Republicans are begging to serve as my vice-president

Donald Trump has boasted that ambitious Republicans are "begging" to be chosen as his running-mate in 2024 as he gears up for a fourth tilt at the White House. Trump appears to be planning to stand again but has yet to confirm this, making it tricky for those who have presidential dreams of their own and are aiming... Donald Trump has boasted that ambitious Republicans are "begging" to be chosen as his... Donald Trump has boasted that ambitious Republicans are "begging" to be chosen as his...

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Fed chief's Covid fears hit markets

Warnings over the risks posed by the Covid-19 Omicron variant pushed global markets deeper into negative territory yesterday as the chairman of the Federal Reserve cautioned that inflation could persist "well into next year". On another volatile day of trading, Jerome Powell said that America's... Warnings over the risks posed by the Covid-19 Omicron variant pushed global markets deeper into negative territory yesterday as the chairman of the Federal Reserve cautioned that inflation could persist "well into next year". On another volatile day of trading, Jerome Powell said that America's... Warnings over the risks posed by the Covid-19 Omicron variant pushed global markets deeper into negative territory yesterday as...

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House prices defy experts and keep climbing

House prices rose again in November, confounding experts' predictions that a red-hot run that began last summer would cool off over the winter after the end of the stamp duty holiday. In its latest house price index, Nationwide said that prices rose 0.9 per cent last month and annual house price growth crept back into double figures, up 10... House prices rose again in November, confounding experts' predictions that a red-hot run that began last summer would cool off over the winter after the end of the stamp duty holiday. In its latest house price index, Nationwide said that prices rose 0.9 per cent last month and annual house price growth crept back into double figures, up 10... House prices rose again in November, confounding experts' predictions that a red-hot run that began last summer would cool off...

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'Unicorn' bank a game changer

A new British bank being developed behind the scenes for four years revealed itself to the world yesterday and claimed it already had "unicorn" status with a $1.1 billion valuation before making a penny of revenues. Anthony Watson, a former senior technology expert at Barclays, unveiled his new creation, Bank of... A new British bank being developed behind the scenes for four years revealed itself to the world... A new British bank being developed behind the scenes for four years revealed itself to the world...

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Carrier needs share price to take off

How wrong you can be. EasyJet's spent years dealing with the human volcano Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. So you'd have... How wrong you can be. EasyJet's spent years dealing with the human volcano Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. How wrong you can be. EasyJet's spent years dealing with the human volcano Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou.

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Tennis

Konta, 30, retires from professional tennis

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Johanna Konta has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 30. Doubts had grown over her future in the sport in recent months after falling to a lowly world ranking of No 113 and she confirmed this morning that she will not return to the tour in 2022. Konta is one of... Johanna Konta has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 30. Doubts had grown over her future in the sport in recent months after falling to a lowly world ranking of No 113 and she confirmed this morning that she will not return to the tour in 2022. Konta is one of... Johanna Konta has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 30. Doubts had grown over her future in the...

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Rugby Union

Leicester set to replace Ford with World Cup-winning fly half Pollard

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Leicester Tigers are on the brink of signing Handré Pollard as a replacement for George Ford. South Africa's World Cup-winning fly half is out of contract at Montpellier this summer and is believed to have opted for a move to Leicester over Bath or a return to Japan, where he spent a season in 2016. Leicester moved quickly to secure... Leicester Tigers are on the brink of signing Handré Pollard as a replacement for George Ford. South Africa's World Cup-winning fly half is out of contract at Montpellier this summer and is believed to have opted for a move to Leicester over Bath or a return to Japan, where he spent a season in 2016. Leicester moved quickly to secure... Leicester Tigers are on the brink of signing Handré Pollard as a replacement for George Ford. South Africa's World Cup-winning...

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Premier League

Raphinha's late penalty gives Leeds a lift at last

Marcelo Bielsa hailed the "character and personality" of Raphinha after the Brazilian kept his cool to convert the added-time penalty that gave Leeds United only their third league win of the season. A game played at a frantic pace looked as if it would end in a goalless stalemate until Marc Guéhi, the Crystal... Marcelo Bielsa hailed the "character and personality" of Raphinha after the Brazilian kept his... Marcelo Bielsa hailed the "character and personality" of Raphinha after the Brazilian kept his...

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CORONAVIRUS

I'm not going out 'til I'm boosted

It is with a heavy heart that I must announce my resignation as Chancellor of Shooting Daggers At Maskless People In... It is with a heavy heart that I must announce my resignation as Chancellor of Shooting Daggers At... It is with a heavy heart that I must announce my resignation as Chancellor of Shooting Daggers At...

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OBITUARY

Anthony Smith

Head of the British Film Institute and Magdalen College, Oxford, whose left-wing Establishment profile cloaked a maverick streak

OBITUARY

Lee Elder

Golfer who in 1975 became the first black person to play in the US Masters and was cited as an inspiration by Tiger Woods

OBITUARY

Chun Doo-hwan

Last dictator of South Korea who brutally repressed his opponents but ultimately gave way to the popular clamour for democracy

Lt-General Sir Sandy Boswell

British Army commander whose calm but tough style of leadership in the wake of Bloody Sunday undermined the IRA in Belfast

COURT CIRCULAR

November 30, 2021

Windsor Castle
30th November, 2021
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Windsor... Windsor Castle
30th November, 2021
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an... Windsor Castle
30th November, 2021
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an...

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LEGAL NEWS

Call to the Bar

The following have been called to the Bar this Michaelmas term:
Marc Andrew Kelly, Muhammad Waseem Assi, Gheorghe... The following have been called to the Bar this Michaelmas term:
Marc Andrew Kelly, Muhammad... The following have been called to the Bar this Michaelmas term:
Marc Andrew Kelly, Muhammad...

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'Work from home and we can save Christmas'

Sturgeon warns that Omicron cases will surge

Nicola Sturgeon has urged employers to promote home working and said that Omicron infections were likely to rise significantly within days. The first minister said that remote working and simple hygiene measures would give Scotland "the best possible chance of enjoying not just a more normal... Nicola Sturgeon has urged employers to promote home working and said that Omicron infections were likely to rise significantly within days. The first minister said that remote working and simple hygiene measures would give Scotland "the best possible chance of enjoying not just a more normal... Nicola Sturgeon has urged employers to promote home working and said that Omicron infections were likely to rise significantly...

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More migrants from EU live in Scotland than before Brexit

Brexit has failed to reduce the number of foreigners living in Scotland and the number of immigrants has instead increased, official figures show. About 10 per cent of people living in Scotland last year were born outside the UK, up from 8.5 per cent in 2015. Scottish ministers have demanded control over immigration since the Brexit vote in... Brexit has failed to reduce the number of foreigners living in Scotland and the number of immigrants has instead increased, official figures show. About 10 per cent of people living in Scotland last year were born outside the UK, up from 8.5 per cent in 2015. Scottish ministers have demanded control over immigration since the Brexit vote in... Brexit has failed to reduce the number of foreigners living in Scotland and the number of immigrants has instead increased...

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'Liar' Johnson survives SNP's Commons bid to cut his salary

Boris Johnson has survived an attempt to reduce his salary and censure him over his conduct after claims that he has "demonstrated himself to be a liar". Ian Blackford, the SNP Westminster leader, accused the prime minister of presiding over "scandal after scandal" and urged Conservative MPs to join opposition... Boris Johnson has survived an attempt to reduce his salary and censure him over his conduct after... Boris Johnson has survived an attempt to reduce his salary and censure him over his conduct after...

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Just one Donegal TD backs mica redress scheme

Charlie McConalogue, the agriculture minister, was yesterday the only Donegal TD to publicly back the government's Mica redress scheme. Payments are capped at €420,000 per home under the revised scheme, agreed by the government yesterday, with applicants subject to a sliding scale depending on... Charlie McConalogue, the agriculture minister, was yesterday the only Donegal TD to publicly back the government's Mica redress scheme. Payments are capped at €420,000 per home under the revised scheme, agreed by the government yesterday, with applicants subject to a sliding scale depending on... Charlie McConalogue, the agriculture minister, was yesterday the only Donegal TD to publicly back the government's Mica redress...

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Analysis | Stephen O'Brien

O'Brien tries not to break the Radiohead rule

When the leaders of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party agreed to put a programme for government to their party members last year, there was an unwritten rule that didn't appear in the policy document but would be a key ingredient to the success or failure of the coalition. To make the relationship work between three parties with... When the leaders of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party agreed to put a programme for government to their party members last year, there was an unwritten rule that didn't appear in the policy document but would be a key ingredient to the success or failure of the coalition. To make the relationship work between three parties with... When the leaders of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party agreed to put a programme for government to their party members...

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Lack of emergency-call recording 'a serious vulnerability'

The lack of call recording at local garda stations is a "serious vulnerability" as there are "insufficient safeguards" to ensure that all emergency calls are acted on, an interim report into the 999 scandal has found. Derek Penman, former assistant chief constable of Police Scotland, was appointed by the Policing... The lack of call recording at local garda stations is a "serious vulnerability" as there are... The lack of call recording at local garda stations is a "serious vulnerability" as there are...

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