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NHS chiefs believe most hospitals are getting through Omicron without tipping into crisis, writes The Times.

The head of the armed forces has warned Russia that any attempt by Moscow to sever crucial underwater communication cables would be considered an act of war, writes The Times. 

Britons thinking of taking a winter break have been given a boost, The Times reports, after travel rules to stop Omicron spreading were scrapped.

Boris Johnson’s decision to stick to Plan B coronavirus rules and not bring in new restrictions to deal with Omicron is the lead in The Times.es

Boris Johnson has warned hospitals in England to brace themselves for “considerable” pressure in the next few weeks but has ruled out new COVID curbs, The Times reports. 

Ministers have said there is “nothing” in the data to support further COVID-19 restrictions as scientists suggested that infections may peak before new measures could have an impact, writes The Times. 

Ministers want to relax immigration rules to make it easier for thousands of Indians to live and work in the UK as part of trade talks that are due to begin within weeks, The Times reports.

NHS chiefs do not believe the threshold for new coronavirus restrictions has yet been crossed despite a surge in hospitalisations, The Times reports.

The Times hears that Boris Johnson is being urged to cut the self-isolation period for those with COVID-19 to protect the NHS from a staffing crisis.