A doctor facing allegations that he inappropriately asked a Muslim woman to take off her veil and criticised patient's English skills could be struck off.
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Brits may soon have to fork out up to £30 for lateral flow tests as the Government prepares to relax self-isolation rules.
For now, the kits remain free - which has been confirmed by Downing Street.
But a new 'living with Covid' plan could set out a new price for lateral flow tests and is due to be unveiled by the Prime Minister on February 21, according to the Mirror.
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Leaked documents reportedly seen by Reuters claim the plan was to be laid out earlier but the date was pushed back due to the rise of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
The document which was shared between health agencies to prepare for different scenarios, an online ordering system may be put in place for Brits to order paid-for tests from the end of June.
But the date could be pushed back again if the virus throws another "curve ball", an official said.
While the government has declined to announce what tests will cost, one source suggest it could be £30 for a seven-pack.
It comes after the Prime Minister announced government plans to end all domestic legal coronavirus restriction in England on February 24 - a month earlier than originally planned.
This means there will be no legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive for Covid-19.
It has caused concerns to be raised over the £500 self-isolation payment for poor workers with Covid and whether that will continue or not.
While isolation will not be a legal requirement, Downing Street said today: “We’d expect anyone with an infectious disease to take steps not to spread that disease further - a colleague at work with flu, for example."
No final decision has reportedly been made on the future of the £500 payment yet and
A doctor facing allegations that he inappropriately asked a Muslim woman to take off her veil and criticised patient's English skills could be struck off.
The Snuts have taken aim at social media on their lively new single, ‘Zuckerpunch’ – you can listen to it below.The band’s new track is the second taste of new music since the release of their debut LP, ‘W.L.’, which topped the UK’s Official Albums Chart in April last year, marking the first time in 14 years that a Scottish band scored a UK Number One album.Produced by Detonate and Coffee, the introspective number – which follows November’s ‘Burn The Empire’ – hears The Snuts examine the detrimental effects of social media on society and its psychological impact.“Zuckerpunch’s broken beat aesthetic reminisces the sampled-up, 8-track golden age of pre-internet music,” frontman Jack Cochrane said of the track. “Lyrically, everything is derived from feelings of screen fatigue, social media burn out and an overwhelming sense of anxiety about the fast moving internet world that is becoming closer by the day a part of us.He added: “It depicts hard hitting messages around the more impactful pitfalls of social media, the internet enmass and the protection of your identity and privacy.”You can listen to ‘Zuckerpunch’ below:The Snuts will hit the road this spring for a trio of headline UK gigs, marking their biggest shows to date.They’ll play at Manchester Academy (April 27), Northumbria’s Uni SU (28) and the O2 Academy Brixton in London (30). Remaining tickets for the shows are on sale here.The Snuts have also been confirmed for Tramlines 2022.
Manchester City loanee Tommy Doyle on Wednesday night scored his first goal for Cardiff as he continues to impress on loan.
Bros star Matt Goss will be coming to Manchester next month, to make a personal appearance at the Arndale.
A woman who was attacked with a knife by her boyfriend after months of abuse has stood up in court as he faced justice to bravely vow: 'I will be healed'.
Football pundit Ian Wright was involved in a car accident earlier today as he made his way to the Match Of The Day studios in Greater Manchester.
A survey of NHS leaders revealed they think free Covid tests should continue for the public and self-isolation rules need to remain.
Officers have made three arrests during their crackdown on carjackings in Prestwich and Salford.
Manchester City fans are in a confident mood after seeing their team to take on Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League this evening.
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has issued a statement in response to what he has described as "totally false news stories".
Cristiano Ronaldo shared an emotional message after Manchester United’s players met young fan River Rhodes on Tuesday night.
Wayne Rooney has opened up on his 'difficult' past in his first ever interview on ITV Good Morning Britain.
Teaching dance classes and mingling with fellow mums on the school run, Louise Elkes has worked hard to move on with her life.
Liam Gallagher performed his new single ‘Everything’s Electric’ for the first time during last night’s BRIT Awards (February 8) – you can watch his performance below.The track is the first to be previewed from the former Oasis frontman’s upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.After releasing ‘Everything’s Electric’ – which was co-written with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl – last Friday (February 4), Gallagher gave the song its live debut at last night’s BRITs at The O2 in London.The performance began with footage of Gallagher being helicoptered into the venue, before he then made his way to the stage to perform ‘Everything’s Electric’ with his live band – you can see his performance below.‘Everything’s Electric’, which was also co-written by its producer Greg Kurstin, was inspired by Beastie Boys’ ‘Sabotage’ and The Rolling Stones’ ‘Gimme Shelter’, according to a press release.Gallagher will play his biggest solo shows to date in June, including two sold-out gigs at Knebworth.
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Emily Atack wowed fans with a snap of herself wearing a stunning Stella McCartney designer gown.