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Russia bans one of its oldest human rights organisations
Memorial International was set up to protect the memories of Stalin's victims
No new covid restrictions before January
People urged to remain cautious and celebrate New Year's Eve outside
UK Health Security Agency say Omicron news is "encouraging"
People with Covid up to 70% less likely to need hospital treatment than with Delta
Omicron “less likely to lead to hospital treatment”
JCVI says at-risk children as young as five should be offered jab
No new coronavirus restrictions before Christmas
PM had been under increasing pressure to provide clarity
No decision yet on new covid restrictions
Cabinet meets – PM “reserves the possibility” of further action
Conservatives lose in Shropshire North
Cabinet Secretary steps back from Christmas parties inquiry
Record high infection date for 2nd day running
88,000 cases confirmed in latest 24 hour period
Highest number of daily UK infections since pandemic began
CMO says more infection records likely to be broken
Largest backbench rebellion of Johnson premiership
99 Tory MPs vote against mandatory Covid passes