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Every person with the Omicron variant of Covid could be infecting up to five others, the Chief Medical Advisor for the UK Health Security Agency has revealed to MPs.

Industry leaders begged ministers for business rates relief and VAT discounts to be extended while curbs remain to stave off the Omicron variant ripping across Britain.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been criticised for going on the trip at a time of mounting coronavirus concerns.

Prof Whitty says he wants to 'avoid making other people's choices for them' but stressed that the public must prioritise this Christmas

The UK has hit a record high number of Covid cases, including the new Omicron variant.

People are being urged to prioritise Christmas events that matter over the festive period as Covid cases in the UK hit a record high.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been criticised for going on the trip at a time of mounting coronavirus concerns.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been criticised for going on the trip at a time of mounting coronavirus concerns.

Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Boris Johnson did not agree with Tory MP Joy Morrissey who said experts should defer to elected officials.

England’s chief medical officer has again urged people to prioritise who they spend time with this Christmas, as he warned that hospitalisations from Covid could reach a record high.