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Omicron offshoots BA.4 and BA.5 drive increase in infections in Portugal, UK, France and Germany
Career vs family is no longer such a trade-off for women, but ‘having it all’ is only possible with increased paternal childcare
The NHS needs long-term investment to build capacity and a shift in the balance away from hospital treatment
With high prior rate of infection and apathy, demand is dwindling for jabs on the continent
The widening financial gulf between Premier League clubs and the rest is shrinking the pool of competition
Indicators show urban dynamism is back to near pre-pandemic levels
With a growing sense that borders are under control, the appetite for hostile environment policies is shrinking
Abortion ban would increase the country’s dreadful maternal mortality rate and fall hardest on the most vulnerable
The creeping Americanisation of British medical bills reflects the strains on the NHS
Accelerating downward trend eases pressure on overstretched NHS
Health service in England is grappling with twin challenges of Covid and clearing record treatment backlog
As infections reach a record high, scientists question government plans to scale back free tests within days
One in 11 Scots now have the virus, with England and Wales not far behind, as Omicron BA.2 variant rips through population
North America is likely to be hit by a sharp rise in infections within weeks, experts warn
Health experts fear impact on NHS as new highly infectious Omicron variant drives increase
Relaxation comes as government advisers increasingly uneasy over rising infections and hospital admissions from Omicron BA.2 offshoot
World’s worst spike in coronavirus fatalities shows impact of lower vaccination rates than regional peers
Recent rise in hospital admissions shows decision to end restrictions still carries risks
Although Sturgeon persuaded Scots to be more careful the nation recorded higher deaths per capita than England during recent waves
Series of announcements this week raise hopes that worst of the crisis has passed
FT analysis shows impact of lower vaccination coverage compared with countries such as Portugal and Denmark
Scientists and politicians locked in debate over when the world moves on from virus
Relaxation of rules risks prompting ‘another surge’ in Omicron cases in offices and schools, say medical experts
Plan B measures such as mask wearing and vaccine passports for large venues will not be renewed after January 26
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