european union
UK relaxes visa rules for foreign care workers
These workers cover work in government-backed care homes and also care assistance for the elderly and disabled in their own homes
EU leaders to discuss rise of infections, spread of omicron
Leaders will discuss the rollout of vaccines and the need to deploy booster doses to counter the spread of omicron
Vaccination of under-12s starts in handful of EU countries
It suggested that governments consider travel-related restrictions and press ahead with vaccination campaigns and booster shot delivery