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.

A doctor alleges his role as a special adviser to England’s healthcare regulator was ended unfairly.

More mothers-to-be should come forward for the jab, the UK Health Security Agency’s report suggests.

Changes to support and access during lockdowns are likely to be factors, a report says.