Boris Johnson confirmed there is some evidence the new Covid variant is more deadly than the original

'Some evidence' UK Covid variant more deadly than original virus, PM says

New government Covid-19 advert

New hard-hitting government Covid advert urges nation to 'stay at home'

Chris Whity defended the second Covid vaccine dose delay

Professor Chris Whitty defends second Covid vaccine dose delay

File photo of customers queuing at the check-in desk in Heathrow's Terminal 2 departures hall

Huge crowds at Heathrow Airport 'incredibly worrying', shadow health secretary says

Donald Trump's impeachment trial will begin next week

Donald Trump impeachment trial in Senate to start on week of 8 February

Grant Shapps explained to LBC how the railway funding will be distributed

£800 million to be invested in restoring two rail services axed 50 years ago, government says
Knutsford firefighter making his way through floodwater to assist with evacuation efforts in and around Cheshire

UK weather: Flooding still a threat with river levels 'exceptionally high'

HIGHLIGHTS & OPINION

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James O'Brien caller explains why UK has worst Covid death rate in the world

James O'Brien caller explains why UK has worst Covid death rate in the world

Environment Secretary: It's not the right time to close UK borders

Environment Secretary: It's not the right time to close UK borders

LBC brings you the latest Covid data

Covid-19 crisis in numbers: LBC brings you the stats you need to know

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The mayor was answering questions from LBC listeners

Sadiq Khan: Only those 'properly exempt' from wearing masks should wear badge

The SAGE member was speaking to Nick Ferrari

SAGE member tells LBC new £800 Covid fines will have 'very little impact'

'Stop blaming the public': Independent SAGE member blasts Priti Patel for new fines

'Stop blaming the public': Independent SAGE member blasts Priti Patel for new fines

The Mayor of London answers your questions on LBC

Speak to Sadiq: Watch again in full

NHS Talking Therapies: LBC Explains

NHS Talking Therapies: LBC Explains

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The Met Police Commissioner will join Nick Ferrari on LBC

Watch Again Call The Commissioner: Cressida Dick answers your questions
Ask JVT only on LBC

Watch Again Ask JVT: Professor Jonathan Van-Tam answers questions from LBC listeners
Call Keir: Labour leader Keir Starmer - watch live 9am

Call Keir: Labour leader Keir Starmer - watch in full

Speak to Sadiq

Speak to Sadiq: watch again in full

Michael Gove on LBC with Nick Ferrari: watch again

Michael Gove on LBC with Nick Ferrari: watch again

Watch LIVE: The Chancellor on LBC with Nick Ferrari

The Chancellor on LBC with Nick Ferrari: watch again

MORE NEWS

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Grant Shapps explained to LBC how the railway funding will be distributed

£800 million to be invested in restoring two rail services axed 50 years ago, government says
File photo of customers queuing at the check-in desk in Heathrow's Terminal 2 departures hall

Huge crowds at Heathrow Airport 'incredibly worrying', shadow health secretary says

Police were disappointed the funeral went ahead having engaged with the family beforehand (file photo)

Two men each hit with £10,000 fine for holding 150-person funeral

Chris Whity defended the second Covid vaccine dose delay

Professor Chris Whitty defends second Covid vaccine dose delay

Knutsford firefighter making his way through floodwater to assist with evacuation efforts in and around Cheshire

UK weather: Flooding still a threat with river levels 'exceptionally high'

Police were called to Waskerley above Consett at about 4pm on Thursday

Five adults fined £200 for breaking Covid rules by having a barbecue in the snow

New government Covid-19 advert

New hard-hitting government Covid advert urges nation to 'stay at home'

Boris Johnson confirmed there is some evidence the new Covid variant is more deadly than the original

'Some evidence' UK Covid variant more deadly than original virus, PM says

The UK has recorded

Another 1,401 deaths from Covid-19 reported in the UK

POLITICS

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Boris Johnson is set to lead a press briefing on Friday

Watch LIVE: Boris Johnson leads Downing Street press conference

Home Secretary Priti Patel during a media briefing in Downing Street

Watch LIVE: Priti Patel leads Downing Street press conference

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to the Withington Golf Club in Withington, Manchester

Boris Johnson: 'Too early to say' when Covid lockdown will be lifted

CRIME

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The young boy died after being attacked on Linwood Road in Handsworth

Boy, 15, dies after being 'set upon' by gang in broad daylight

A man has been arrested following a small fire at Leeds General Infirmary

Man arrested after fire which led to evacuation at Leeds hospital

Jurors heard that Keelan was stabbed with a variety of weapons in the back of a taxi in Langley Road

Chilling CCTV shows teen's last moments before brutal gang stabbing

USA

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Donald Trump's impeachment trial will begin next week

Donald Trump impeachment trial in Senate to start on week of 8 February

President Joe Biden holds a face mask as he speaks about the coronavirus in the State Dinning Room of the White House

President Joe Biden signs 10 executive orders in bid to tackle Covid-19 crisis

Donald Trump left a letter for Joe Biden in the Oval Office

Donald Trump left 'very generous' letter for Joe Biden in Oval Office desk

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Alok Sharma was interviewed by Nick Ferrari on LBC this morning

Covid Confusion: Business Secretary caught in government mix-up

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Cressida Dick

Met Chief Cressida Dick says police have ‘no interest’ in crashing Christmas dinner

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The Assistant Commissioner was speaking exclusively to LBC

Top counter-terror cop on release of 100s of convicted terrorists from prison

WORLD NEWS

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President Donald Trump gestures to supporters from inside a vehicle

Donald Trump impeachment trial to begin week of February 8 – Chuck Schumer

A Las Vegas-based tour rolled over in northwestern Arizona

One dead after bus heading to Grand Canyon rolls over

Biden Inauguration

Biden orders review of domestic violent extremism threat

BUSINESS NEWS

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Piggy bank with money

New ‘living pension’ standards needed to help low to middle earners, says report

Rail tracks

Projects to restore axed rail routes get £794m boost

Intel CEO

Chipmaker Intel blames internal error on data leak

THE NEWS EXPLAINED: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Joe Biden is set to become the 46th President of the United States

When is Joe Biden's inauguration and will President Trump attend?

Boris Johnson has expressed concern about the new Covid variant

Brazil Covid strain: What is the new variant? Have flights been stopped?

Donald Trump is expected to be impeached for a second time

What does impeachment mean for Donald Trump? What happened in the vote?

NICK FERRARI

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Environment Secretary: It's not the right time to close UK borders

Environment Secretary: It's not the right time to close UK borders

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Cancer patients in the UK living through the ‘worst possible Groundhog Day’

The SAGE member was speaking to Nick Ferrari

SAGE member tells LBC new £800 Covid fines will have 'very little impact'

JAMES O'BRIEN

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Natasha Devon tells James O'Brien 'hypocritical' lockdown skeptics are 'weaponising mental health'

'Hypocritical' lockdown skeptics are 'weaponising mental health', Natasha Devon says

James had to point out to the caller he had broken the rules...

Caller gives shocking answer over ease of getting house party invite

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Sadiq Khan tells LBC he is willing to stand for re-election this year

Sadiq Khan tells LBC he is willing to stand for re-election this year

EDDIE MAIR

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Nick Thomas-Symonds was grilled over his party's backing of £800 house party fines

Eddie Mair challenges shadow home secretary over backing new £800 fines

'Stop blaming the public': Independent SAGE member blasts Priti Patel for new fines

'Stop blaming the public': Independent SAGE member blasts Priti Patel for new fines

'Tone deaf, irrational, hypocritical': Melania Trump's ex-adviser characterises former First Lady

'Tone deaf, irrational, hypocritical': Melania Trump's ex-adviser describes former First Lady

SHELAGH FOGARTY

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'People must not think they're invincible after Covid jab', warns top clinician

'People must not think they're invincible after Covid jab', warns top clinician

Senior MP puts Shelagh Fogarty's accusation of 'poor communication' to Matt Hancock

Senior MP puts Shelagh Fogarty's accusation of 'poor communication' to Matt Hancock

Donald Trump will go down as the worst President, says former Republican lawmaker

Donald Trump will go down as the worst President, says former Republican lawmaker

IAIN DALE

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72% of black Britons are unlikely to take Covid jab, Sir Geoff Palmer explains why

72% of black Britons are unlikely to have Covid jab: Sir Geoff Palmer theorises why

Martin Luther King III is 'filled with hope' as US welcomes President Biden

Martin Luther King III is 'filled with hope' as US welcomes President Biden

'Post-Brexit review of UK workers' rights should worry everybody'

'Post-Brexit review of UK workers' rights should worry everybody'

TOM SWARBRICK

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Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis told LBC he is considering a small September event

Glastonbury Festival founder 'considering' smaller September event

Sir Mark Walport: Covid hospital cases must drop before lockdown is eased

Sir Mark Walport: Covid hospital cases must drop before lockdown is eased

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NPCC chair Martin Hewitt told LBC's Swarbrick on Sunday that people need to take more responsibility to fight Covid-19

Police chief warns 'irresponsible' celebrities not to encourage Covid rulebreakers

TECH

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Loon balloon

Internet signal-carrying weather balloon firm Loon to shut down

A person uses a laptop

Hackney Council asks postal voters to submit new applications after cyber attack

The company said it would have to prevent Australians from accessing its search engine

Google threatens to pull search engine in Australia in row over Government plans

Cladding Crisis

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Cladding Crisis: 'Big step forward' has been made in resolving issues

Cladding Crisis: Housing Secretary on tackling issue over 2021
"Waking watches" are costing £12 million a month in London alone - and much of the cost is being passed to resident.

Cladding Crisis: Government announces £30m fund to help pay for fire patrols
"Waking Watches" are costing £12 million a month in London alone

£12 million spent each month on fire warden patrols in London alone
Cladding campaigner reveals dissatisfaction with Robert Jenrick 'talking shop' meeting

Cladding campaigner reveals dissatisfaction at Robert Jenrick 'talking shop' meeting
Cladding crisis: huge removal fees means caller will be homeless by Christmas

Cladding crisis: Desperate caller tells LBC she will be homeless by Christmas
Leaseholders are facing extortionate costs for removing dangerous cladding from unsafe buildings

Cladding crisis: Leaseholders tweet #SaveUsSunak to plead for financial help

Coronavirus

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Spanish beach holidays are not looking likely for this summer

British tourists unlikely to be allowed into Spain 'until end of summer'
The UK R rate has fallen

R rate across the UK falls to between 0.8 and 1

About one in 55 people in England had coronavirus last week

England's coronavirus infection rate dropped slightly after lockdown, latest figures show
James O'Brien caller explains why UK has worst Covid death rate in the world

James O'Brien caller explains why UK has worst Covid death rate in the world
The mayor was answering questions from LBC listeners

Sadiq Khan: Only those 'properly exempt' from wearing masks should wear badge
The windows of the venue, reportedly at Yesoday Hatorah Girls Senior School in Stamford Hill, had been covered to stop people seeing inside, the force said

Police break up 150-person wedding at north London school

Brexit

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Theresa May said the UK was well placed to play a decisive role in shaping a more cooperative world

Theresa May accuses Boris Johnson of 'abandoning global moral leadership'
Fish hauliers protest in London today

Seafood truckers slapped with fines while protesting Brexit fishing deal in London
The protest is taking place in Central London

'Yes the bulk of the fishing industry voted for Brexit but it's the terms we have to work under now'
Yanis Varoufakis: Brexit will lead to 'disintegration' of the EU

Yanis Varoufakis: Brexit will lead to 'disintegration' of the EU
'I don't care about fish' this caller told James

'My business lost 72 customers in a week due to Brexit, I don't care about fish...'
Fisherman tells James O'Brien Brexit deal is "total lunacy" for UK fisheries

Fisherman tells James O'Brien Brexit deal is "total lunacy" for UK fisheries