The United Kingdom has hit another record high for daily COVID cases, with over 180,000 reported in the last 24 hours, but there is growing frustration.

Queues outside test centers expand as the UK hits another record high for daily COVID19 cases

Queues outside test centers expand as the UK hits another record high for daily COVID cases

Amid a record surge in cases, UK is witnessing a huge surge in hospitalizations. In the latest, the Boris Johnson government has asked hospitals to identify sites foe setting up 4,000 emergency beds.

UK to set up makeshift hospitals amid surge in Covid-19 cases

Amid the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and rapidly rising cases in the UK, Health Minister clarifies that no new restrictions are to be imposed before the end of 2021.

UK: No new restrictions for new year's eve amid Omicron scare & rising COVID-19 cases

France, Britain, and Greece reported a record number of COVID cases amid Omicron spread across the European continent.

COVID surge wreaks havoc across the European continent amid Omicron spread

As the UK government finds it hard to persuade enough councils to look for permanent homes, around 12,000 Afghan refugees will usher in the new year in hotels, said a report by the Guardian. &nbsp;

As per the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), from the 16,500 people, who were airlifted from Afghanistan to the UK since August, “over 4,000 individuals have either moved into a settled home or are in the process of being moved or matched to a suitable home.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The rest of the refugees are still waiting for the news when they can begin rebuilding their lives. &nbsp;&nbsp;

According to a spokesperson of the Home Office, over 300 local authorities in the country are making concerted efforts to offer permanent accommodation. &nbsp;

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As the government has decided to not force local authorities to rehouse the refugees, they may not be evenly distributed across the UK, said the report.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As per the sources at both the DWP and Home Office, over 12,000 Afghan evacuees still remained in hotels as of December 22. According to London Councils, around 4,000 are in London. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As the UK government finds it hard to persuade enough councils to look for permanent homes, around 12,000 Afghan refugees will usher in the new year in hotels, said a report by the Guardian.

As the UK government finds it hard to persuade enough councils to look for permanent homes, around 12,000 Afghan refugees will usher in the new year in hotels, said a report by the Guardian. As per the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), from the 16,500 people, who were airlifted from Afghanistan to the UK since August, “over 4,000 individuals have either moved into a settled home or are in the process of being moved or matched to a suitable home.” Also Read: Afghanistan signs electricity supply deal with Tajikistan amid power crisis The rest of the refugees are still waiting for the news when they can begin rebuilding their lives. According to a spokesperson of the Home Office, over 300 local authorities in the country are making concerted efforts to offer permanent accommodation. Also Read: Afghan education minister says co-education is against Islamic values As the government has decided to not force local authorities to rehouse the refugees, they may not be evenly distributed across the UK, said the report. As per the sources at both the DWP and Home Office, over 12,000 Afghan evacuees still remained in hotels as of December 22. According to London Councils, around 4,000 are in London. (With inputs from agencies)

12,000 Afghan evacuees to usher in new year in hotels as UK govt fails to look for homes

Britain’s Cairn Energy Plc has withdrawn lawsuits against the Indian government and its entities in the US and UK in the retro tax case.

Cairn Energy withdraws cases from US, UK in retro tax case

This week the global COVID cases shot up by almost about 500 per cent and what this means is that the average number of cases has increased pretty much on a day-to-day basis.

Omicron spreads across the world, with the UK becoming the worst-hit nation in Europe

On responding to reports of a security breach, police in the UK have arrested an armed intruder on Saturday. &nbsp;

On Christmas Day, the person had entered the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth is celebrating the festival with family. &nbsp;

According to the police, the breach was reported around 8:30 am local time. &nbsp;

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In a statement, Thames Valley Police Superintendent Rebecca Mears said that security protocols were initiated by the officials "within moments of the man entering the grounds." &nbsp;

The suspect, who is a 19-year-old teen from Southampton, could not enter any buildings, Mears said as reported by CBS News. &nbsp;

The teen is in custody and a probe is going on in the case, the report said. &nbsp;

"The teen has been arrested on suspicion of breach or trespass of a protected site and possession of an offensive weapon. We do not believe there is a wider danger to the public," Mears added. &nbsp;

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After cancelling the traditional plans of visiting Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth of Britain is spending Christmas this year at the castle along with Prince Charles and Camilla, who is the Duchess of Cornwall. &nbsp;

Although the royal family usually spends Christmas and the New Year at Sandringham House in Berkshire, it decided to celebrate the holiday at this castle due to the rising COVID-19 cases, as per the UK media. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

On responding to reports of a security breach, police in the UK have arrested an armed intruder on Saturday. On Christmas Day, the person had entered the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth is celebrating the festival with family.

On responding to reports of a security breach, police in the UK have arrested an armed intruder on Saturday. On Christmas Day, the person had entered the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth is celebrating the festival with family. According to the police, the breach was reported around 8:30 am local time. Also Read | Watch: Finally, revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope scales sky on Christmas In a statement, Thames Valley Police Superintendent Rebecca Mears said that security protocols were initiated by the officials "within moments of the man entering the grounds." The suspect, who is a 19-year-old teen from Southampton, could not enter any buildings, Mears said as reported by CBS News. The teen is in custody and a probe is going on in the case, the report said. "The teen has been arrested on suspicion of breach or trespass of a protected site and possession of an offensive weapon. We do not believe there is a wider danger to the public," Mears added. Also Read: US mother safeguards Christmas tree decorated by son before demise After cancelling the traditional plans of visiting Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth of Britain is spending Christmas this year at the castle along with Prince Charles and Camilla, who is the Duchess of Cornwall. Although the royal family usually spends Christmas and the New Year at Sandringham House in Berkshire, it decided to celebrate the holiday at this castle due to the rising COVID-19 cases, as per the UK media. (With inputs from agencies)

UK cops nab armed 19-year-old for entering Windsor Castle premises where Queen celebrates Christmas

A recent poll for The Observer has revealed that over six out of ten voters believe that Brexit has either gone bad or worse than they expected. This comes a year after the United Kingdom left the European Union.&nbsp;

The survey further revealed that &nbsp;42 per cent of people who voted in favour of leaving in 2016 had a negative view of how Brexit had turned out. Also, 26 per cent of people who were in support of leaving said that it had gone worse than expected. Another 16 per cent of those who voted for Brexit said that they expected it to go badly and were proved right. People who voted in favour of remaining, 86 per cent said that it had gone bad or worse than they expected.&nbsp;

In total, just 14 per cent of voters turned out to be satisfied and said that Brexit had gone better than expected.

Adam Drummond, of Opinium, was quoted by the Guardian as saying, "For most of the Brexit process any time you’d ask a question that could be boiled down to ‘is Brexit good or bad?’ you’d have all of the Remainers saying ‘bad’ and all of the Leavers saying ‘good’ and these would cancel each other out. Now what we’re seeing is a significant minority of Leavers saying that things are going badly or at least worse than they expected."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-big-blow-to-uk-government-brexit-minister-david-frost-resigns-438073">Also read |&nbsp;In a big blow to UK government, Brexit Minister David Frost resigns</a>

The survey comes a week after Brexit Minister David Frost resigned.&nbsp;

In a letter to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Frost said that he was resigning immediately after a report said that he was looking to step down next month.&nbsp;

In resignation letter, Frost said, "That is why we agreed earlier this month that I would move on in January and hand over the baton to others to manage our future relationship with the EU.''&nbsp;

However, a report by the Daily Mail claimed that the minister resigned due to the increasing resentment against the government.

(With inputs from agencies)

A recent poll for The Observer has revealed that over six out of ten voters believe that Brexit has either gone bad or worse than they expected. This comes a year after the United Kingdom left the European Union.

A recent poll for The Observer has revealed that over six out of ten voters believe that Brexit has either gone bad or worse than they expected. This comes a year after the United Kingdom left the European Union. The survey further revealed that 42 per cent of people who voted in favour of leaving in 2016 had a negative view of how Brexit had turned out. Also, 26 per cent of people who were in support of leaving said that it had gone worse than expected. Another 16 per cent of those who voted for Brexit said that they expected it to go badly and were proved right. People who voted in favour of remaining, 86 per cent said that it had gone bad or worse than they expected. In total, just 14 per cent of voters turned out to be satisfied and said that Brexit had gone better than expected. Adam Drummond, of Opinium, was quoted by the Guardian as saying, "For most of the Brexit process any time you’d ask a question that could be boiled down to ‘is Brexit good or bad?’ you’d have all of the Remainers saying ‘bad’ and all of the Leavers saying ‘good’ and these would cancel each other out. Now what we’re seeing is a significant minority of Leavers saying that things are going badly or at least worse than they expected." Also read | In a big blow to UK government, Brexit Minister David Frost resigns The survey comes a week after Brexit Minister David Frost resigned. In a letter to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Frost said that he was resigning immediately after a report said that he was looking to step down next month. In resignation letter, Frost said, "That is why we agreed earlier this month that I would move on in January and hand over the baton to others to manage our future relationship with the EU.'' However, a report by the Daily Mail claimed that the minister resigned due to the increasing resentment against the government. (With inputs from agencies)

Most voters not satisfied with how Brexit turned out; only 14% say it was better than expected

In a new record high, nearly 1.7 million people across England had had Covid last week, reveals data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). “In England, COVID-19 infections have increased in all regions except the South West in the latest week; the highest rates are in London where around 1 in 20 people had COVID-19 and lowest in the North East where around 1 in 55 people had COVID-19,” the ONS said.

The ten worst-hit by areas in England are within a three-square miles radius in south London. This region is the worst affected by the Omicron variant.&nbsp;

Last week, in Wales,70,000 people tested positive for the virus. About 44,900 people in Northern Ireland had Covid and in Scotland, 79,200 people were infected.

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The data further reveals that around one in 35 people in private households in England had Covid in the same week. North-east England has reported the lowest cases so far.

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As per the ONS, Omicron related infections have increased in all regions in England with “substantial regional variation."

Meanwhile, United Kingdom's Health Minister Sajid Javid has confirmed that the ministers are not planning to announce any new restrictions after Christmas. "We're clear that there's no need for any further restrictions of any type before Christmas but of course, we will keep the situation under review," he said.&nbsp;

He further added that people "should enjoy their Christmases with their families and their friends," but at the same time, they need to remain cautious.&nbsp;

The UK has been hardest hit by the threats of the Omicron variant and this is fuelling the Covid surge in the country.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a new record high, nearly 1.7 million people across England had had Covid last week, reveals data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). “In England, COVID-19 infections have increased in all regions except the South West in the latest week; the highest rates are in London where around 1 in 20 people had COVID-19 and lowest in the North East where around 1 in 55 people had COVID-19,” the ONS said.

In a new record high, nearly 1.7 million people across England had had Covid last week, reveals data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). “In England, COVID-19 infections have increased in all regions except the South West in the latest week; the highest rates are in London where around 1 in 20 people had COVID-19 and lowest in the North East where around 1 in 55 people had COVID-19,” the ONS said. The ten worst-hit by areas in England are within a three-square miles radius in south London. This region is the worst affected by the Omicron variant. Last week, in Wales,70,000 people tested positive for the virus. About 44,900 people in Northern Ireland had Covid and in Scotland, 79,200 people were infected. Today we’ve published interim estimates of #COVID19 positivity between 13 and 19 December 2021. The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 increased in all four UK nations, as did the number of infections compatible with the Omicron variant https://t.co/P9cnXB1xEu pic.twitter.com/THHSHGzyKu — Office for National Statistics (ONS) (@ONS) December 24, 2021 × The data further reveals that around one in 35 people in private households in England had Covid in the same week. North-east England has reported the lowest cases so far. Also read | No post-Christmas restrictions to be announced for UK, says Sajid Javid As per the ONS, Omicron related infections have increased in all regions in England with “substantial regional variation." Meanwhile, United Kingdom's Health Minister Sajid Javid has confirmed that the ministers are not planning to announce any new restrictions after Christmas. "We're clear that there's no need for any further restrictions of any type before Christmas but of course, we will keep the situation under review," he said. He further added that people "should enjoy their Christmases with their families and their friends," but at the same time, they need to remain cautious. The UK has been hardest hit by the threats of the Omicron variant and this is fuelling the Covid surge in the country. (With inputs from agencies)

As Omicron cases surge, 1.7 million people in the UK had Covid last week

To meet the shortages in healthcare sector, the UK government is looking to hire numerous care workers from abroad. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The development comes as the country is witnessing a huge spike in the number of the coronavirus cases due to the spread of Omicron variant. It has put immense pressure on the healthcare sector. &nbsp;

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Several foreign social care workers, care assistants and home care workers may become eligible for a UK Health and Care Visa for a year. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The move comes after the recommendation of the UK's Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). It had asked to make care workers and home carers eligible for the Health and Care Visa and also add the occupation to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). &nbsp;&nbsp;

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"The care sector is experiencing unprecedented challenges prompted by the pandemic and the changes we've made to the health and care visa will bolster the workforce and helping alleviate some of the pressures currently being experienced," Home Secretary Priti Patel said. &nbsp;

"This is our New Plan for Immigration in action, delivering our commitment to support the NHS and the wider health and care sector by making it easier for health professionals to live and work in the UK," Patel added. &nbsp;

These temporary measures may come into effect by early next year. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

To meet the shortages in healthcare sector, the UK government is looking to hire numerous care workers from abroad. The development comes as the country is witnessing a huge spike in the number of the coronavirus cases due to the spread of Omicron variant.

To meet the shortages in healthcare sector, the UK government is looking to hire numerous care workers from abroad. The development comes as the country is witnessing a huge spike in the number of the coronavirus cases due to the spread of Omicron variant. It has put immense pressure on the healthcare sector. Also Read: Covid concerns in China rise as it logs highest number of cases in 4 months Several foreign social care workers, care assistants and home care workers may become eligible for a UK Health and Care Visa for a year. The move comes after the recommendation of the UK's Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). It had asked to make care workers and home carers eligible for the Health and Care Visa and also add the occupation to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). Also Read: As Omicron cases surge, 1.7 million people in the UK had Covid last week "The care sector is experiencing unprecedented challenges prompted by the pandemic and the changes we've made to the health and care visa will bolster the workforce and helping alleviate some of the pressures currently being experienced," Home Secretary Priti Patel said. "This is our New Plan for Immigration in action, delivering our commitment to support the NHS and the wider health and care sector by making it easier for health professionals to live and work in the UK," Patel added. These temporary measures may come into effect by early next year. (With inputs from agencies)

As Omicron variant torments healthcare, UK looks to hire foreign workers by relaxing visa rules

London's Imperial College has published research on the need for hospitalization for omicron cases. The study says the risk of hospitalization for omicron patients is 40 to 45 per cent lower than for patients with a delta variant.

Some Christmas cheer: Hospitalization risk for Omicron patients 40-45% lower than Delta variant

COVID-19 cases in the UK and France are now rising at an unprecedented pace. The surge has been triggered by the spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant.

COVID-19 cases in UK & France rising at an unprecedented pace triggered by Omicron variant

As cases of Omicron surge in the UK, researchers have warned that people who are suffering from sore throat and runny nose might have Covid. The Zoe Covid study team estimated that half of the people with cold-like symptoms actually have Covid.&nbsp;

Deeming it as an "explosion" of Covid cases, the researchers say that 144,000 people each day are catching the deadly virus and&nbsp;feeling unwell.

Lead scientist Prof Tim Spector, in a report by BBC, said, "The number of new symptomatic cases has exploded over the last week. For most people, an Omicron positive case will feel much more like the common cold, starting with a sore throat, runny nose and a headache. You only need to ask a friend who has recently tested positive to find this out. We need to change public messaging urgently to save lives."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/booster-efficacy-against-symptomatic-omicron-reduces-within-10-weeks-439513">Also read |&nbsp;Booster efficacy against symptomatic Omicron reduces within 10 weeks</a>

Even after a surge in Covid cases, UK's Health Minister Sajid Javid has confirmed that the ministers are not planning to announce any new restrictions after Christmas. "We're clear that there's no need for any further restrictions of any type before Christmas but of course, we will keep the situation under review," he said.

Javid further informed that the situation will be kept under review. "We will keep analysing that data and if we need to do anything more we will, but nothing more is going to happen before Christmas," he said.&nbsp;

The UK has been hardest hit by the threats of the Omicron variant as it has confirmed that over 10,000 new Omicron cases so far. This is fueling the Covid surge in the country.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

As cases of Omicron surge in the UK, researchers have warned that people who are suffering from sore throat and runny nose might have Covid. The Zoe Covid study team estimated that half of the people with cold-like symptoms actually have Covid.

As cases of Omicron surge in the UK, researchers have warned that people who are suffering from sore throat and runny nose might have Covid. The Zoe Covid study team estimated that half of the people with cold-like symptoms actually have Covid. Deeming it as an "explosion" of Covid cases, the researchers say that 144,000 people each day are catching the deadly virus and feeling unwell. Lead scientist Prof Tim Spector, in a report by BBC, said, "The number of new symptomatic cases has exploded over the last week. For most people, an Omicron positive case will feel much more like the common cold, starting with a sore throat, runny nose and a headache. You only need to ask a friend who has recently tested positive to find this out. We need to change public messaging urgently to save lives." Also read | Booster efficacy against symptomatic Omicron reduces within 10 weeks Even after a surge in Covid cases, UK's Health Minister Sajid Javid has confirmed that the ministers are not planning to announce any new restrictions after Christmas. "We're clear that there's no need for any further restrictions of any type before Christmas but of course, we will keep the situation under review," he said. Javid further informed that the situation will be kept under review. "We will keep analysing that data and if we need to do anything more we will, but nothing more is going to happen before Christmas," he said. The UK has been hardest hit by the threats of the Omicron variant as it has confirmed that over 10,000 new Omicron cases so far. This is fueling the Covid surge in the country. (With inputs from agencies)

Cold or Covid? 50% of people with cold in UK likely to have Covid

United Kingdom's Health Minister Sajid Javid has confirmed that the ministers are not planning to announce any new restrictions after Christmas. "We're clear that there's no need for any further restrictions of any type before Christmas but of course, we will keep the situation under review," he said.&nbsp;

He further added that people "should enjoy their Christmases with their families and their friends," but at the same time, they need to remain cautious.&nbsp;

The UK has been hardest hit by the threats of the Omicron variant as it has confirmed that over 10,000 new Omicron cases so far. This is fueling the Covid surge in the country.&nbsp;

Javid further informed that the situation will be kept under review. "We will keep analysing that data and if we need to do anything more we will, but nothing more is going to happen before Christmas," he said.&nbsp;

Speaking about the Omicron variant, Javid had said that there is much "we still don't know" about the Omicron variant and also warned that "it may be too late to react."

"We have to be clear-eyed about the challenge Omicron presents. Our strategy since it emerged has been and remains to buy time for our scientists to assess the threat and build up our defences," he wrote in a column in Sunda Telegraph.&nbsp;

He further wrote, "Standing in Parliament this week and arguing for Plan B brought me no joy – promoting individual freedom and opportunity is one of the reasons I got into politics."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

United Kingdom's Health Minister Sajid Javid has confirmed that the ministers are not planning to announce any new restrictions after Christmas. "We're clear that there's no need for any further restrictions of any type before Christmas but of course, we will keep the situation under review," he said.

United Kingdom's Health Minister Sajid Javid has confirmed that the ministers are not planning to announce any new restrictions after Christmas. "We're clear that there's no need for any further restrictions of any type before Christmas but of course, we will keep the situation under review," he said. He further added that people "should enjoy their Christmases with their families and their friends," but at the same time, they need to remain cautious. The UK has been hardest hit by the threats of the Omicron variant as it has confirmed that over 10,000 new Omicron cases so far. This is fueling the Covid surge in the country. Javid further informed that the situation will be kept under review. "We will keep analysing that data and if we need to do anything more we will, but nothing more is going to happen before Christmas," he said. Speaking about the Omicron variant, Javid had said that there is much "we still don't know" about the Omicron variant and also warned that "it may be too late to react." "We have to be clear-eyed about the challenge Omicron presents. Our strategy since it emerged has been and remains to buy time for our scientists to assess the threat and build up our defences," he wrote in a column in Sunda Telegraph. He further wrote, "Standing in Parliament this week and arguing for Plan B brought me no joy – promoting individual freedom and opportunity is one of the reasons I got into politics." (With inputs from agencies)

No post-Christmas restrictions to be announced for UK, says Sajid Javid

As concerns over the Omicron variant has gripped the world, the UK has recorded over 1 lakh cases in a single day, the highest recorded number of the cases since the pandemic began.

COVID-19: UK breaks single-day surge record with over 100,000 Omicron cases

UK Study: The risk of hospitalization for Omicron patients is 40-45% lower than the Delta variant

Covid-19 | UK records over 1 lakh Omicron cases

With concerns over the omicron variant grips the world, The UK recorded over a hundred thousand cases in 24 hours, the highest number of cases since the pandemic began.

United Kingdom records 100,000 Coronavirus cases in single day

Piel Island, off the northwest coast of Britain, is on the lookout for its new 'king.' The King is responsible for maintaining the island's small 50-acre landmass, which includes a historic castle.

This tiny British island looking for new 'King'

Omicron: The UK records over 100,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in the last 24 hours

While the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 is spreading its wings globally, the UK chose to ease isolation rules ahead of Christmas.

UK eases COVID isolation rules ahead of Christmas amid Omicron surge globally

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