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PM pledges booster jabs for 23m by next month

Johnson to 'throw everything' at vaccine drive

More than 23 million people will be able to book booster jabs by the end of next month as Boris Johnson promised to "throw everything" at the Covid-19 vaccination campaign to protect against the Omicron variant. Every adult in England will be able to book a booster jab by the end of January, the... More than 23 million people will be able to book booster jabs by the end of next month as Boris Johnson promised to "throw everything" at the Covid-19 vaccination campaign to protect against the Omicron variant. Every adult in England will be able to book a booster jab by the end of January, the... More than 23 million people will be able to book booster jabs by the end of next month as Boris Johnson promised to "throw...

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coronavirus | Q&A

Will vaccines still work against the Omicron variant?

Will vaccines work against the new Omicron variant?
Today, the head of the drug maker Moderna warned that the existing Covid-19 vaccines are unlikely to be as effective against the Omicron variant as it was against previous variants. But this is an assumption based on changes to the spike protein in the new variant, the area in... Will vaccines work against the new Omicron variant?
Today, the head of the drug maker Moderna warned that the existing Covid-19 vaccines are unlikely to be as effective against the Omicron variant as it was against previous variants. But this is an assumption based on changes to the spike protein in the new variant, the area in... Will vaccines work against the new Omicron variant?
Today, the head of the drug maker Moderna warned that the existing...

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China now our biggest priority, says head of MI6

The rise of China is the "single greatest priority" for MI6, with Beijing conducting large-scale espionage activities against the UK, Britain's foreign spy chief has said. In his first public speech, Richard Moore, known as C, warned that the "tectonic plates are shifting" as Beijing's power — and its willingness to... The rise of China is the "single greatest priority" for MI6, with Beijing conducting large-scale... The rise of China is the "single greatest priority" for MI6, with Beijing conducting large-scale...

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Rare turtle washes up on Welsh beach

A family discovered the world's rarest turtle 4,700 miles from its home during a day trip to a Welsh beach. Ash and... A family discovered the world's rarest turtle 4,700 miles from its home during a day trip to a... A family discovered the world's rarest turtle 4,700 miles from its home during a day trip to a...

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Seagulls can be smart when the chips are down

Seagulls may seem like thuggish muggers as they dive-bomb your bag of chips at the seaside but scientists have found... Seagulls may seem like thuggish muggers as they dive-bomb your bag of chips at the seaside but... Seagulls may seem like thuggish muggers as they dive-bomb your bag of chips at the seaside but...

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I'll make France great again, vows Zemmour

Éric Zemmour, the radical right polemicist, formally entered the presidential race today, vowing to save France from destruction at the hands of Muslims, immigrants and criminals abetted by "the elites". Zemmour, 63, who has upset the political landscape with a three-month undeclared campaign... Éric Zemmour, the radical right polemicist, formally entered the presidential race today, vowing to save France from destruction at the hands of Muslims, immigrants and criminals abetted by "the elites". Zemmour, 63, who has upset the political landscape with a three-month undeclared campaign... Éric Zemmour, the radical right polemicist, formally entered the presidential race today, vowing to save France from...

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Isis fighter first to be convicted of Yazidi genocide

A German court has handed down the first genocide conviction of an Islamic State fighter in a verdict that found an Iraqi had enslaved and murdered a Yazidi child. The historic finding against the man referred to as Taha Al-J was delivered in Frankfurt's regional high court, where a judge sentenced him today to life in prison. The court had... A German court has handed down the first genocide conviction of an Islamic State fighter in a verdict that found an Iraqi had enslaved and murdered a Yazidi child. The historic finding against the man referred to as Taha Al-J was delivered in Frankfurt's regional high court, where a judge sentenced him today to life in prison. The court had... A German court has handed down the first genocide conviction of an Islamic State fighter in a verdict that found an Iraqi had...

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Trump: Republicans are begging to serve as my vice-president

Donald Trump has boasted that ambitious Republicans are "begging" to be chosen as his running-mate in 2024 as he gears up for a fourth tilt at the White House. Trump appears to be planning to stand again but has yet to confirm this, making it tricky for those who have presidential dreams of their own and are aiming... Donald Trump has boasted that ambitious Republicans are "begging" to be chosen as his... Donald Trump has boasted that ambitious Republicans are "begging" to be chosen as his...

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Fed chief's Covid fears hit markets

Warnings over the risks posed by the Covid-19 Omicron variant pushed global markets deeper into negative territory yesterday as the chairman of the Federal Reserve cautioned that inflation could persist "well into next year". On another volatile day of trading, Jerome Powell said that America's... Warnings over the risks posed by the Covid-19 Omicron variant pushed global markets deeper into negative territory yesterday as the chairman of the Federal Reserve cautioned that inflation could persist "well into next year". On another volatile day of trading, Jerome Powell said that America's... Warnings over the risks posed by the Covid-19 Omicron variant pushed global markets deeper into negative territory yesterday as...

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Facebook owner's shares fall as regulator orders Giphy sale

The owner of Facebook has been ordered to unwind its takeover of Giphy, the animated images platform, amid concern over the potential risks for British social media users and advertisers. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority directed Meta Platforms to sell the business after finding the acquisition would enable the world's largest... The owner of Facebook has been ordered to unwind its takeover of Giphy, the animated images platform, amid concern over the potential risks for British social media users and advertisers. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority directed Meta Platforms to sell the business after finding the acquisition would enable the world's largest... The owner of Facebook has been ordered to unwind its takeover of Giphy, the animated images platform, amid concern over the...

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Hornby lifts ticket price of train sets

Rising prices on the trains are a bugbear for millions and even the smallest railways are not immune, it seems, after Hornby warned yesterday that hobbyists would have to pay more for their models. Lyndon Davies, the company's chief executive, said that as a result of the soaring price of shipping containers Hornby... Rising prices on the trains are a bugbear for millions and even the smallest railways are not... Rising prices on the trains are a bugbear for millions and even the smallest railways are not...

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business commentary

Carrier needs share price to take off

How wrong you can be. EasyJet's spent years dealing with the human volcano Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. So you'd have... How wrong you can be. EasyJet's spent years dealing with the human volcano Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. How wrong you can be. EasyJet's spent years dealing with the human volcano Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou.

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Premier League

Clark finds new way for Newcastle to self-destruct

Newcastle 1 Norwich 1

Welcome to St James' Park, Eddie Howe. Just as it appeared in the brochures, really: cacophonous fans and players capable of commitment and calamity. If Newcastle United could find the net as accurately as they shoot themselves in the foot, they would have a better chance of staying up. Even with Newcastle's magnificent supporters trying to be the 11th man after Ciaran... Welcome to St James' Park, Eddie Howe. Just as it appeared in the brochures, really: cacophonous... Welcome to St James' Park, Eddie Howe. Just as it appeared in the brochures, really: cacophonous...

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Football | Graeme Souness

I looked at Kennedy and knew everything would be alright – he should be considered a great of the English game

Ray Kennedy was one of the most underrated players I played with, a man that you looked at in the dressing room... Ray Kennedy was one of the most underrated players I played with, a man that you looked at in the dressing room before a big game and instinctively knew you would be all right. The European Cup semi-final of 1981 is a great example — nobody gave us a prayer away to Bayern Munich in their stadium until Razor put us... Ray Kennedy was one of the most underrated players I played with, a man that you looked at in the dressing room before a big...

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CORONAVIRUS

I'm not going out 'til I'm boosted

It is with a heavy heart that I must announce my resignation as Chancellor of Shooting Daggers At Maskless People In... It is with a heavy heart that I must announce my resignation as Chancellor of Shooting Daggers At... It is with a heavy heart that I must announce my resignation as Chancellor of Shooting Daggers At...

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OBITUARY

Anthony Smith

Head of the British Film Institute and Magdalen College, Oxford, whose left-wing Establishment profile cloaked a maverick streak

OBITUARY

Lee Elder

Golfer who in 1975 became the first black person to play in the US Masters and was cited as an inspiration by Tiger Woods

OBITUARY

Chun Doo-hwan

Last dictator of South Korea who brutally repressed his opponents but ultimately gave way to the popular clamour for democracy

Lt-General Sir Sandy Boswell

British Army commander whose calm but tough style of leadership in the wake of Bloody Sunday undermined the IRA in Belfast

COURT CIRCULAR

November 30, 2021

Windsor Castle
30th November, 2021
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Windsor... Windsor Castle
30th November, 2021
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an... Windsor Castle
30th November, 2021
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an...

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LEGAL NEWS

Call to the Bar

The following have been called to the Bar this Michaelmas term:
Marc Andrew Kelly, Muhammad Waseem Assi, Gheorghe... The following have been called to the Bar this Michaelmas term:
Marc Andrew Kelly, Muhammad... The following have been called to the Bar this Michaelmas term:
Marc Andrew Kelly, Muhammad...

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Can you spot the real definition among the fakes?

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'Work from home and we can save Christmas'

Sturgeon warns that Omicron cases will surge

Nicola Sturgeon has urged employers to promote home working and said that Omicron infections were likely to rise significantly within days. The first minister said that remote working and simple hygiene measures would give Scotland "the best possible chance of enjoying not just a more normal... Nicola Sturgeon has urged employers to promote home working and said that Omicron infections were likely to rise significantly within days. The first minister said that remote working and simple hygiene measures would give Scotland "the best possible chance of enjoying not just a more normal... Nicola Sturgeon has urged employers to promote home working and said that Omicron infections were likely to rise significantly...

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More migrants from EU live in Scotland than before Brexit

Brexit has failed to reduce the number of foreigners living in Scotland and the number of immigrants has instead increased, official figures show. About 10 per cent of people living in Scotland last year were born outside the UK, up from 8.5 per cent in 2015. Scottish ministers have demanded control over immigration since the Brexit vote in... Brexit has failed to reduce the number of foreigners living in Scotland and the number of immigrants has instead increased, official figures show. About 10 per cent of people living in Scotland last year were born outside the UK, up from 8.5 per cent in 2015. Scottish ministers have demanded control over immigration since the Brexit vote in... Brexit has failed to reduce the number of foreigners living in Scotland and the number of immigrants has instead increased...

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'Liar' Johnson survives SNP's Commons bid to cut his salary

Boris Johnson has survived an attempt to reduce his salary and censure him over his conduct after claims that he has "demonstrated himself to be a liar". Ian Blackford, the SNP Westminster leader, accused the prime minister of presiding over "scandal after scandal" and urged Conservative MPs to join opposition... Boris Johnson has survived an attempt to reduce his salary and censure him over his conduct after... Boris Johnson has survived an attempt to reduce his salary and censure him over his conduct after...

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Just one Donegal TD backs mica redress scheme

Charlie McConalogue, the agriculture minister, was yesterday the only Donegal TD to publicly back the government's Mica redress scheme. Payments are capped at €420,000 per home under the revised scheme, agreed by the government yesterday, with applicants subject to a sliding scale depending on the size of their property. People whose homes were built with the defective... Charlie McConalogue, the agriculture minister, was yesterday the only Donegal TD to publicly back... Charlie McConalogue, the agriculture minister, was yesterday the only Donegal TD to publicly back...

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Analysis | Stephen O'Brien

O'Brien tries not to break the Radiohead rule

When the leaders of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party agreed to put a programme for government to their... When the leaders of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party agreed to put a programme for government to their party members last year, there was an unwritten rule that didn't appear in the policy document but would be a key ingredient to the success or failure of the coalition. To make the relationship work... When the leaders of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party agreed to put a programme for government to their party members...

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