Tuesday morning briefing with British news: Today’s main headlines from The Telegraph

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1. No new Covid restrictions that would ruin New Year’s Eve

Covid’s restrictions will not be tightened in England before the new year, Boris Johnson decided after reviewing the latest data on the spread of the omicron variant.

It means that New Year’s Eve celebrations can continue, although the possibility of new rules in January is not ruled out. Read the full story.

2. Energy bills could triple without the £ 20 billion state fund

Ministers warned on Monday that energy bills could triple if the government does not set up a £ 20bn fund to help companies share the cost of rising global gas prices.

Downing Street had critical talks with energy chiefs, along with officials and ministers from the Treasury Department, the business department and the regulator Ofgem. Read the full story.

3. Crossbow laws could be tightened after the Windsor Castle incident

Arrive Patel may tighten crossbow laws after an armed intruder who allegedly threatened to assassinate the Queen invaded Windsor Castle territory.

The interior minister has ordered a review of the rules that currently allow anyone over the age of 18 to buy a “deadly” crossbow without needing a permit or any checks, The Telegraph has learned. Read the full story.

4. Television murmurs accused of directors who think it’s ‘cool’ for actors to sharpen their words

This is all too often a complaint of TV viewers – you sit and watch an attractive drama, only the dialogue is inaudible.

It was the murmuring players who were to blame, along with the design of the flat-screen TVs. But leading British sound technicians would like to highlight the main culprits – directors who think muttering conversations are more realistic. Read the full story.

5. Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell: Jurors seem far from judging, asking for stationery to help with consultation

Jurors at Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial asked the judge for markers, colored self-adhesive sheets and a board, suggesting they were still far from a verdict.

After a four-day Christmas break, 12 jury members returned to Manhattan Federal Court on the fourth day of the consultation, indicating they still have a lot of work to do. Read the full story.

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