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Rules surrounding free universal testing will be changing from Friday, April 1 and will see a lot of people being forced to pay for lateral flow tests. It comes as Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced that Covid will be treated like any other respiratory infection such as the common cold or influenza.

The Government's decision to reinstate parking fees for NHS staff has sparked a backlash. Health Secretary Sajid Javid issued a statement this week to say the goodwill gesture, introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic and funded by the Government, would end this month.

The government has issued a statement clarifying who will be able to get free Covid testing from April 1, Friday, when mass PCR and lateral flow testing is brought to an end. The free testing available to a small number of groups will be symptomatic - meaning that those taking tests must already be showing symptoms.

Good Morning Britain viewers have thanked Martin Lewis for grilling the health secretary, Sajid Javid on Monday (21 March). The financial expert, who is filling in for Richard Madeley, took his time to ask key questions about how the government would support the most vulnerable, low income households and medically disabled with the rising cost of energy prices.

The NHS has begun the process of administrating the fourth Covid-19 vaccination.This morning at 7am some people were able to book the fourth jab, but who is eligible and what is the reasoning behind it? Who will have the fourth Covid-19 vaccination? Currently people aged over 12+ with weakened immune systems, care home residents and anyone aged 75 and over are being offered the spring booster jab. Eventually, five million people will be offered the chance to get the fourth vaccine, with the first 600,000 being called up this week.

A new rollout of Covid booster jabs will begin this week as eligible people will be offered a fourth dose of the vaccine. It comes as cases of coronavirus rise across the UK, with a new sub-variant of Omicron - called BA.2 - linked to the increase.

The government has officially launched its Homes for Ukraine scheme, which will see families across the UK host Ukrainians who have fled the country.

Derry Girls star Siobhan McSweeney and Brenda Fricker. It is based on a novel by TV chat show host Graham Norton. READ MORE: Channel 4 viewers want Jeremy Kyle sacked from radio job after documentary While the drama picked up, fans complained at the slow plot and were unconvinced by the show.

were left confused by what area of the hospital Aggie actually works in. While fans were left baffled by Aggie's work, Abi was dealt a devastating blow about baby Alfie.

ITV Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway has announced the hobby she has turned to in the wake of husband Derek Draper's Covid battle. Kate speaks out to Alan Titchmarsh on an upcoming episode of Love Your Garden.

The UK has launched its Homes for Ukraine scheme to help those who have been forced to escape the country following Russia's invasion.

It is “not impossible” that Russia will launch an attack which could hit Nato territory, a Cabinet minister admitted as fears rise about an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.

Those under 25-years-old could soon be banned from smoking under new government plans.

The parents of a teenage couple murdered in the Manchester Arena bombing have been told their deaths will be formerly registered in two days time - by a complete stranger, an MP has said.

All GP practices in England will open on Saturdays under a contract update, according to reports.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to lay out her new strategic framework for dealing with covid later today.

Elderly and vulnerable people will be offered another booster jab by the government, following recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

Queen Elizabeth tested positive COVID-19 on Sunday (Feb. 20). The 95-year-old monarch, who has been fully vaccinated and had a booster shot, is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. She will reportedly still carry on with her “light” duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the palace added.

Prince Charles, 73, and her 74-year-old daughter-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall both contracted COVID-19 earlier this month. Charles has since returned to work.

A survey of NHS leaders revealed they think free Covid tests should continue for the public and self-isolation rules need to remain.

Volunteers from around the UK are being recruited to take part in a new study for an Omicron booster jab.

Prince Charles referred to his wife Camilla Parker-Bowles as "my Mehbooba" during a speech at a British Asian Trust event on Wednesday night. The Prince of Wales used the phrase, which means "my beloved" in Urdu, while addressing some of the nation's most prominent politicians just days after it was announced that Camilla would become Queen Consort when Charles is crowned King.

Prince Charles has Covid-19 for the second time in two years and after a positive test.

The NHS waiting list for hospital treatment will not start falling for two years, Sajid Javid has warned.

Hundreds of protesters hit the streets of Manchester today (Saturday) demanding 'freedom' from Covid restrictions and vaccinations.

Don Broco and Jamie Webster are battling for this week’s UK Number One album.The Bedford rock band are currently ahead of the solo artist from Liverpool in the midweek chart after their fourth album ‘Amazing Things’ was released on vinyl, CD and cassette. It originally came out in October last year.Webster meanwhile, is not far behind with his second album ‘Moments’.

Mandatory Covid jabs for NHS and care staff will be axed, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed.

Restrictions for families visiting loved ones in care homes will be eased from next week.

Coronavirus infections have fallen in hundreds of neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester.

Jamie Webster has announced details of his biggest headline UK and Ireland tour this year.The musician will kick off his tour on November 5 in Bristol before embarking on dates in Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, London, Manchester, Belfast and Dublin. The tour will conclude with a hometown gig in Liverpool.Tickets for these new dates will go on general sale at 10am on January 28; a pre-sale will be available from January 26.

Boris Johnson is facing a make-or-break week for his premiership with his future in No 10 hanging in the balance.

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Jamie Webster has shared a video on social media criticising ticket resale sites, former culture secretary Sajid Javid and the way politics is “entwined” with the music industry.The viral clip has been viewed almost 400,000 times across Twitter and Instagram, racked up thousands of likes on TikTok and been shared by members of Bastille.“If you’ve ever been ripped off for gig tickets, then this video is for you,” Webster began.“My two gigs at The Cavern sold out within fifteen seconds last week but then I found out they were back onsale on resale sites like Viagogo for prices up to £143. That’s more than 3 times as much as the original ticket price (£27).

Covid passes both dropped.The measures were introduced in December to combat the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, but were expected to end later this month.As it stands, face masks are required in cinemas and theatres, and people need to show proof they’re fully vaccinated or provide a negative test when visiting clubs, indoor unseated venues with more than 500 people, unseated outdoor venues with more than 4,000 people and any event with more than 10,000 people.Those restrictions are all set to end on January 26, with Health Secretary Sajid Javid saying “we must learn to live with Covid in the same way we live with flu”.Today marks the start of the next chapter in our fight against Covid-19. The data shows Omicron is in retreat, but it’s not the end of the road.The best step we can all take is to get vaccinated and I want to thank the staff, volunteers and everyone who’s come forward so far.

Up to five more Tory MPs are considering jumping ship to Labour, according to reports.

The UK may have 'solid defences' against Covid-19 but we are still not at the 'end of the road', Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said today.