The Omicron variant has worried experts

UK travel restrictions and what we know about Omicron - explained

Sajid Javid confirmed measures to curb the Omicron variant would begin on Tuesday

Compulsory mask wearing and travel testing come into force in England on Tuesday

Boris Johnson is giving a press briefing after two Omicron cases were detected

Watch again: Boris Johnson's No10 briefing after Omicron variant found in UK

Gwrych Castle, where I'm a Celeb is being filmed for the second year due to the Covid pandemic

I'm A Celebrity: Security breach after intruder enters castle

Three people have died in Storm Arwen including headmaster Francis Lagan

Storm Arwen: Three dead, 100mph gales, floods, snow and thousands without power

The first case of the new strain in Europe was identified in Belgium

Countries around the world bring in travel bans in race to contain Omicron Covid variant

Stephen Sondheim has died age 91.

Stephen Sondheim hailed 'musical theatre giant' after death aged 91

Mariam Nouri Hamadameen and her fiance Karzan.

Channel deaths: Kurdish victim, 24, was 'glowing with hope' to reach fiancé in UK

Four boys, one aged 13, two aged 14 and one 15-year-old, remain in custody after they were arrested on suspicion of murder

Ava White: 'Bubbly' 12-year-old fatally stabbed following argument in Liverpool

Dr Maria Van Kerkhove said some mutations from the Omicron variant 'have some worrying characteristics'.

New Covid variant named Omicron as WHO designates it 'of concern'

A tree blocking a road in Edinburgh.

Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Arwen brings snow and high winds to UK

The Met Office has issued weather warnings, with ITV bosses scrapping the live elements of I'm A Celebrity, which is being filmed in Wales.

I'm A Celebrity axes live broadcast over Storm Arwen fears

At least 13 protestors have been arrested

Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested over Black Friday Amazon blockade

Emmanuel Macron's government has hit back at Boris Johnson following his public demands of France over the migrant criris.

France suggests Boris Johnson 'regrets Brexit' as migrant crisis row continues

The weather warnings are in place until Saturday.

Storm Arwen: Red 'danger to life' weather warning issued

French fishermen are demanding more access to UK waters post-Brexit.

French fishermen to blockade ports and Channel Tunnel

A 24-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod

Man, 24, charged with murdering 18-year-old Bobbi-Anne McLeod

Extinction Rebellion (XR) protesters have targeted Amazon depots

Extinction Rebellion blockade Amazon depots in Black Friday protests