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Labour: Anger at PM is justified but Britain needs booster

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 22:45
The Shadow Secretary for Health and Social Care says 'a million vaccines a day' are needed to get Britain boosted

Trains: Crosskeys to Newport service is first since 1962

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 21:54
A village that shares its name with a pub toasts a rail link restored after 60 years.

Dog mutilation: Breeders cropping ears amid social media hype

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 21:53
Puppies are having their ears cut by breeders for a "striking" look, a BBC investigation finds.

Covid: Boris Johnson sets new booster target over 'Omicron tidal wave'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 20:32
The UK is facing an Omicron emergency, says Boris Johnson, as boosters are offered to all over-18s in England.

Covid-19: Ten Omicron cases identified in Northern Ireland

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 20:05
The increase in the coronavirus variant comes amid plans to offer booster jabs to people over 30.

Covid: PM urges booster jabs ahead of 'tidal wave of Omicron'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 20:00
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged all adults to get their booster jabs before the New Year.

Petra Srncova: Body found in search for missing hospital worker

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 19:33
Formal identification is yet to take place but Petra Srncova's family has been informed, police say.

Covid: UK alert level raised to four due to Omicron spread

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 18:45
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to give an update on the Covid booster programme at 20:00 GMT.

Max Verstappen wins title after last-lap overtake of Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes protests rejected

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 17:58
Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins his first Formula 1 world title in dramatic circumstances at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Booster vaccines extended to over-30s in Scotland

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 17:51
Appointments will be open to over-30s from Monday, and extended to 18 to 29-year-olds later in the week

Royal Mail staff absences almost double levels of 2018

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 16:00
A source with close knowledge of the firm said there were widespread problems due to sickness and demand.

Kensington: Gun found after west London fatal shooting

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 14:49
Officers were responding to reports of a man with a firearm at a bank and bookmakers, police say.

Channel crossings: Smugglers are using 'death trap' boats, agency says

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 14:13
The National Crime Agency (NCA) says it suspects vessels are being purpose-built for smugglers.

Covid: First people in UK hospitals with Omicron variant

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 14:12
The variant accounts for a third of infections in London, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says.

Shadwell death: Girl, 11, dies as chemicals found in east London building

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 14:10
The Met Police says a number of other people in the same address reported feeling unwell.

Covid: Vaccinated contacts in England told to take daily rapid tests

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 14:09
The change will mean those in close contact with the Omicron variant no longer need to self-isolate.

Blackpool Tower evacuated after reports of smoke

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 13:54
The cause of the smoke was an electrical issue in a neighbouring property, firefighters say.

New Covid rules likely 'in the next few weeks' in Wales

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 13:50
There "will come a point" when Welsh government could advise against Christmas parties, minister warns.

PM Boris Johnson's No 10 Christmas quiz photo defended by Zahawi

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 11:07
The education secretary says Boris Johnson was thanking his team via a virtual screen.

Bird flu: Two suspected cases in Markethill and Coagh

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 12/12/2021 - 11:06
The latest suspected cases involve a poultry flock in Markethill and a duck flock in Coagh.

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