The Scottish government says it will offer a third dose to all over-18s and a second vaccine to those aged 12 to 15.

A reduction in time between doses and extending the programme to younger age groups could be approved.

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.

The health secretary is due to give more detail on new measures after two UK Omicron cases were found.

The PM has already announced a tightening-up on mask-wearing and PCR tests for all arrivals in the UK.

The new variant’s genetic profile has raised concerns, but there’s a shortage of real-world data.

Two people in the UK have been found to be infected with the new Covid variant, Omicron, the health secretary says.

The health secretary says southern African travel restrictions were imposed due to a “substantial risk” to health.

Liam Fox’s plan to ensure lifelong care looks set to become law in England early next year.

NHS guidance says that ambulance handovers should be completed within 15 minutes.