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New Omicron strain ‘has greater growth rate and may be more transmissible’

A strain of the Omicron coronavirus variant has a greater growth rate than the original version and may be more transmissible, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. The BA.2 strain is a sub-lineage of the now dominant Omicron variant known as BA.1. Experts have said that while the new version appears to spread […]

Boris Johnson could get redacted 'partygate' report as early as this weekend

Boris Johnson could finally get sight of the long-awaited report into alleged lockdown-busting parties Downing Street and Whitehall as early as this weekend. It is understood the dossier – compiled by senior civil servant Sue Gray – will be sent to No 10 in the coming days, as opposed to in a matter of weeks […]

Parents jailed after baby died with 65 broken bones following 'continued abuse'

A couple have been jailed over the death of their eight-week-old baby who was found to have suffered more than 60 broken bones. Naomi Johnson, 24, and Benjamin O’Shea, 26, called paramedics to their home in Southwark, south London, after their daughter stopped breathing in April 2019, but they were unable to save her. The […]

Prince Andrew taking 'ultimate gamble' by demanding jury in sex assault trial

The Duke of York is taking a risk by ‘putting himself at the mercy of a jury’ in a sex assault civil case, according to royal sources. Prince Andrew, 61, has officially responded to a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, saying he rejects the accusations and wants to fight them in court. Documents filed on […]