Explainer: What is the new Covid mutation strain in the UK?
Key points about the Covid-19 mutation that has put south-east England into lockdown.
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Britain never was a European country
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Jeffrey Epstein's associate arrested for sex crimes
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Medical journals scathing over decision to relax Covid-19 restrictions.
Brexit deal will be made on Europe's terms
For all Johnson's bravado, he knows no deal would be disastrous, writes Gideon Rachman.
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Covid mutates: New strain emerges in UK as cases soar
The new variant is spreading rapidly says the UK's Health Secretary.
UK taps NZ firm for help with Covid-19 contact tracing
CEO looks back on a frenetic few months - and what's next for the NZ Covid Tracer app.
UK homeowner delays sale of home after Banksy mural appears
Family trying to ensure artwork is protected.
'The risks are huge': Insane scenes in London as people crowd streets
Thousands of shoppers are flocking to London's high streets, despite rising Covid cases.
'Disgusting idea': Santa 'given Covid' in new ad
Ad has been slammed by some: "Why you would make Santa a victim of Covid is beyond me."
Four words that would spark global panic
One event has been planned in minute detail for more than 60 years.
Prince William, Kate and kids make red carpet family debut
The trip was an early Christmas treat for Princess Charlotte, Louis and George.
Survey reveals surprising pick for world's 'most popular royal'
The last spot should be no surprise, however.
Bizarre twist in missing hiker's case
The mystery around the disappearance of hiker Esther Dingley has taken another twist.
Sky suspends anchor for Covid breach
Sky anchor suspended to spend "a period of reflection" after prohibited birthday bash.
Tom Ford on Zoom, Percy Pigs and how loungewear makes him 'vulnerable'
Times: Despite a year of personal grief, Tom Ford is still as entertaining as ever.
Calls for calm after allergic reactions to Covid vaccine
Health experts are attempting to stamp out public panic about the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
Covid didn't kill Topshop. This problem did
Topshop forgot its ultimate economic resource, writes Mary Portas for the FT.
Prosecutors 'have evidence' paedophile suspect killed Madeleine McCann
Paedophile was named as a suspect in her disappearance in June, but is yet to be charged.
UK health boss brought to tears on TV as Covid vaccine rollout begins
Health Secretary Matt Hancock lost a family member to Covid earlier this year.
UK coronavirus vaccine: Side effects, safety and who gets it first
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Tone deaf? William and Kate's tour criticised
Welsh and Scot leaders give royals an icy reception on their train tour to "spread cheer".
UK gives first doses of Covid-19 vaccine as world watches
The first recipient was grandmother Margaret Keenan, who turns 91 next week.