The rapid increase in Omicron cases in the UK has led to the alert level being raised.

Cabinet divisions over international travel rules spilled out into the open this week, writes Adam Fleming.

Eligible people in areas where the Indian virus variant is spreading are urged to get vaccinated.

The rule change effectively bans travel amid soaring infection rates and a rapidly rising death toll.

Stay-at-home orders are issued in England and Scotland, as UK classrooms face further disruption.

The health secretary confirms more areas of England will be placed in tier four as cases surge.