Despite the government moving to Plan B amid the rapid surge of Omicron, Boris Johnson has said workers can go ahead with Christmas parties.
And new rules that mean a Covid pass is needed to gain entry to clubs haven't put a stop to many revellers taking to town this festive period.
Now on the other side of Mad Friday - although much more subdued than in previous years - Christmas is just around the corner, which for many, will mean more drinking either at home or in your local boozer. READ MORE: Call for dedicated tram and bus cops to stop 'louts’ bringing misery to passengers But, regardless of the season, many drinkers will have felt what it's like to wake up the next day with 'the fear'.
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