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However, Health Secretary Sajid Javid hasn't ruled out new rules being introduced in England come January, meaning that many people will be looking to make the most while they still can. The announcement is good news for businesses and partygoers who are looking to say goodbye to a turbulent 2021 and ring in what will hopefully be a brighter New Year. New Year's Eve events and parties look set to go ahead as planned after the Government confirmed that no further Covid restrictions will be brought in before then to tackle the Omicron variant.