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Boris Johnson has announced that there will be no further Covid restrictions put in place before Christmas to combat the omicron variant.

However, he warned that the situation remained “finely balanced” and said the Government would “not hesitate” to bring in further restrictions after Christmas if necessary.

Earlier today, Ms Sturgeon announced a clutch of new restrictions from Boxing Day, including restrictions on pubs, a cap of 500 spectators at live sports events including football matches, and the cancellation of Scotland’s traditional Hogmanay celebrations.

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