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With a growing sense that borders are under control, the appetite for hostile environment policies is shrinking
Abortion ban would increase the country’s dreadful maternal mortality rate and fall hardest on the most vulnerable
The creeping Americanisation of British medical bills reflects the strains on the NHS
Accelerating downward trend eases pressure on overstretched NHS
Health service in England is grappling with twin challenges of Covid and clearing record treatment backlog
As infections reach a record high, scientists question government plans to scale back free tests within days
One in 11 Scots now have the virus, with England and Wales not far behind, as Omicron BA.2 variant rips through population
North America is likely to be hit by a sharp rise in infections within weeks, experts warn
Health experts fear impact on NHS as new highly infectious Omicron variant drives increase
Relaxation comes as government advisers increasingly uneasy over rising infections and hospital admissions from Omicron BA.2 offshoot
World’s worst spike in coronavirus fatalities shows impact of lower vaccination rates than regional peers
Recent rise in hospital admissions shows decision to end restrictions still carries risks
Although Sturgeon persuaded Scots to be more careful the nation recorded higher deaths per capita than England during recent waves
Series of announcements this week raise hopes that worst of the crisis has passed
FT analysis shows impact of lower vaccination coverage compared with countries such as Portugal and Denmark
Scientists and politicians locked in debate over when the world moves on from virus
Relaxation of rules risks prompting ‘another surge’ in Omicron cases in offices and schools, say medical experts
Plan B measures such as mask wearing and vaccine passports for large venues will not be renewed after January 26
Surge in young patients in England, France and US but the vast majority have mild symptoms
Health leaders echo cautions amid signs infections and hospital pressures have hit peak across UK
Officials hope Plan B restrictions can be dropped later this month as case numbers decline from Omicron peak
Absences compound plight as health chiefs fear crisis in north-west England could spread though data suggest London past worst
France and Italy toughen measures to encourage jabs as Omicron drives record infection rates
Older inactivated virus technology in domestic shots less effective against infection than foreign rivals
Rapid spread of Omicron causes travel chaos amid confusion over isolation requirements
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