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LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that Britain faces a “tidal wave” of infections from the omicron coronavirus variant, and announced a huge increase in booster vaccinations to strengthen defenses against it. In a televised statement, Johnson said everyone age 18 and older will be offered a…

OMI DAYS 17:51, 12 Dec 2021Updated: 20:22, 12 Dec 2021BORIS Johnson made a surprise speech TONIGHT after the Covid alert level was raised this evening. The UK has been moved to level four due to the increased pressure on the NHS and "high" transmission rate of Omicron. 1 Boris Johnson…

Video Loading Video Unavailable Prime Minister Boris Johnson is making a televised address to the nation tonight (Sunday, December 12) - following an increase in the UK Covid alert level. Downing Street said Mr Johnson would deliver "a recorded statement to provide an update on booster vaccines". The address is…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson came under growing pressure on Sunday as an image emerged of another alleged party held at Downing Street in December last year at a time when social mixing was banned due to the Covid-19 lockdown rules. ‘The Sunday Mirror’ published a picture of Johnson at…

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At the British general election in December 2019, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson campaigned on a pledge to “Get Brexit Done” — and won by a landslide. But just two years on, Johnson’s once seemingly unassailable position is looking shaky after a series of scandals have left his credibility in…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a news conference for the latest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update in the Downing Street briefing room, in London, Britain December 8, 2021. Adrian Dennis/Pool via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.comJohnson spokesman says no plans for new restrictionsDaily cases on Friday…

WEBSITE OF THE YEAR APP OF THE YEAR World 9 Dec, 2021 10:24 AMQuick Read Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson with his wife Carrie Johnson. Photo / AP British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have announced the birth of a baby girl. The couple said a healthy…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been slammed amid reports that Christmas parties were held at Downing Street last year even though Queen Elizabeth II had to sit alone at Prince Philip's funeral in April due to strict coronavirus pandemic restrictions. It comes as the 57-year-old announced at the start…

Boris Johnson has toughened coronavirus rules in England amid concern over the increasing spread of the Omicron variant. Speaking at a Downing Street news conference on Wednesday evening, the prime minister announced the measures in the government's "Plan B" for dealing with COVID-19 this winter. What did the PM announce?…