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NHS leaders have warned that Boris Johnson’s target of giving all adults a booster by the end of the year is unlikely to be realised, The Times reports.

Boris Johnson’s warning of a “tidal wave” of the Omicron variant is on the front of the Times, along with his promise to offer all adults a booster jab by the end of the month.

Further COVID curbs – such as more testing and vaccine passports for pubs – are being considered by ministers, according to The Times.

Treasury officials have rebuffed requests for support from businesses worried about the impact of Plan B restrictions on trade this Christmas, the Financial Times reports.

 Boris Johnson once again told people to work from home yesterday as he tightened coronavirus restrictions, The Times reports.

Government scientific advisers believe Omicron infections in Britain are doubling every three days, writes The Times. 

The Times reports that the prime minister is planning to allow ministers to throw out legal rulings.

The Times says the chancellor is preparing to cut income tax by 2p in the pound or to slash VAT before the next election.

The Times reports on early data showing that COVID-19 booster jabs “massively” strengthen the body’s defences against the disease.

A government deal for more than 100 million more vaccine doses means the possibility of a fourth COVID jab for all adults is now closer than ever, The Times says.