You could face a huge fine for refusing to wear masks in shops and on public transport from tomorrow

A major incident has been declared in London as Omicron continues to wreak havoc across the country.

Liberal Democrat Helen Morgan has won the North Shropshire by-election with a majority of 5,925 over the Conservatives, who took the seat with almost 63% of the vote in the general election two years ago.

The UK has recorded the highest daily total of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began as the country faces “two epidemics on top of one another” as Omicron spreads.

MPs across the country today had their say on various new measures the Prime Minister had announced last week as part of 'Plan B'.

Health leaders from across Greater Manchester have released a message to residents about what they can do to help stop an exponential rise in Omicron cases.

Boris Johnson has refused to rule out further coronavirus restrictions being introduced ahead of Christmas as the Omicron variant spreads.

Millie Mackintosh has shared two sweet family snaps for the first time since giving birth to her baby girl Aurelia in November.The 32 year old, who recently opened up on the last few weeks after taking a short break from social media, took to her Instagram feed to post the pictures for her 1.4 million followers to see. In the first photo, mum-of-two Millie looked gorgeous as she donned a green patterned shin-length skirt with black boots alongside a navy blue jacket.

People who come in contact with someone who has Covid-19 should take a lateral flow test every day for a week, the government has announced.

A bid to pause work on the controversial redevelopment of Wigan town centre has been dismissed amid rowdy scenes at a council meeting.

New rules on face coverings will come into force in England from Friday.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham held a press conference to share the latest updates on the region's coronavirus response.

Boris Johnson has announced that masks and COVID passports will be mandatory in gigs, nightclubs, theatres and cinemas in England.From Friday (December 10), face masks will be required in cinemas and theatres, while COVID passes will be enforced for concerts and nightclubs from next Wednesday (December 15), with a negative lateral flow test also being sufficient.It comes in the wake of the increasing spread of the Omicron variant.Speaking at a Downing Street news conference this evening

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that England will move to 'Plan B' following the increase in cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, meaning fresh restrictions will come into force.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered citizens to work from home if possible, made masks mandatory in certain indoor venues and is introducing “Covid passports” as a form of entry.

Aldi has sent a message to all customers updating them on face masks and Covid rules as well as Christmas opening times.

The Prime Minister has declined to repeat a claim from Downing Street that staff did not hold a Christmas party in No 10 during Covid restrictions, despite further details of the alleged celebrations emerging.

Millie Mackintosh has given birth to her second daughter with husband Hugo Taylor.The 32 year old, who is also mum to Sienna, one, with her 35 year old other half, took to her Instagram feed to announce the happy news with her 1.4 million followers. Made In Chelsea star Millie shared an adorable snap of herself in a hospital bed with Hugo close by as they doted over their baby girl before revealing her name is Aurelia Violet Taylor in the caption.

Most Mancunians are in favour of wearing masks on public transport and in shops to tackle the new Omicron variant, according to a new survey.