Eight further cases of the Omicron variant in England

The UKHSA said confirmed cases have now been identified in the East Midlands, the East of England, London and North West

A total of 22 cases of Omicron variant have been identified across England and Scotland (PA

Eight further cases of the Omicron variant have been confirmed in England, bringing the total number identified in the country to 13, the UK's Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

Nine cases have also been identified in Scotland, meaning 22 cases have been identified across the two countries.