Analysis: scientists say home working makes sense but voice fears over advice to go ahead with parties amid steep trajectory in casesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWork from home, but keep going to Christmas parties: Boris …
‘Gathering’ storm: ministers’ party pieces fail to convince | John Crace
Sajid Javid and Mike Ellis both claim nothing untoward happened at events that did not take placeThe day off didn’t seem to have done much to improve Sajid Javid’s mood. The health secretary had cancelled his slots on the Wednesday morning media round …
E-scooters to be banned from TfL network over battery fire risk
Ban will apply to privately owned e-scooters and e-unicycles even when folded or carried, with fines issuedE-scooters will be banned from the public transport network in London from Monday for safety reasons after a spate of battery fires.The ban will …
The Guardian named news provider of the year and wins other awards
British Journalism Awards also recognises Marina Hyde, Sirin Kale, Lucy Osborne and the Observer’s James TapperThe Guardian and Observer journalists have won four awards at the British Journalism Awards (BJA), including the coveted news provider of the…
Covid live news: South Korea surge sparks hospital alarm; ‘stealth’ Omicron variant found
South Korea daily cases top 7,000 for first time; ‘stealth’ version of Omicron ‘cannot be detected by routine tests’; Boris Johnson staff filmed joking about No 10 partyWHO Europe: jab young children to cut Covid risk at ChristmasModerna or Novavax aft…
Boris Johnson says it is ‘complete nonsense’ to claim he ordered evacuation of dogs from Kabul – UK politics live
Latest updates: PM denies claim from Foreign Office whistleblowerRaab rejects whistleblower’s claims over Kabul evacuationWhistleblower condemns Foreign Office over Kabul evacuationFresh questions raised about Raab’s role in Afghan rescue debacleHow Af…
Star Hobson: lawyer concedes murder accused was ‘terrible mother’ to toddler
Frankie Smith, 20, has admitted child cruelty but accuses her partner, Savannah Brockhill, of killing 16-month-old girlA 20-year-old woman was “a terrible mother” who was cruel to her toddler daughter but did not kill her, a court has heard.Sixteen-mon…
Tell us: have you been affected by Storm Barra?
We would like to hear from those who have been affected by storm damage or without powerIf you’ve been affected by Storm Arwen, click hereMore than 30,000 homes and businesses in Ireland have been left without power as Storm Barra made landfall.The Met…
Scientists find ‘stealth’ version of Omicron not identifiable with PCR test
Researchers fear new Covid variant could spread unnoticed because rough means of flagging up cases does not workCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageScientists have identified a “stealth” version of the Omicron variant which cann…
Harrods restaurant staff strike averted after pay victory
UVW union says deal represents a new benchmark for pay in the hospitality sectorRestaurant workers at Harrods say they have won a 25% increase in pay, with some chefs now earning more than £12.50 an hour – averting a threatened strike during Christmas …