FESTIVE drinkers hit the streets to warm up for New Year's Eve after Sajid Javid confirmed celebrations are back ON.

       Revellers were seen out in Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and London partying the night away as the Government urged Brits to party on this festive season - but with caution.

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       One Boxing Day boozer swapped her heels for trendy sliders in Liverpool Credit: LNP 14

       A partygoer in London's Soho gives a wave Credit: LNP

       New Year party plans were thrown into chaos after health bosses teased the idea of a post-Christmas lock due to a surge in Covid cases due to the highly infectious Omicrom variant.

       But a string of hugely positive studies show Omicron is milder than other strains, with the first official UK report revealing the risk of hospitalisation is 50 to 70 per cent lower than with Delta.

       It means New Year's plans were given the go-ahead, as health officials continue to remind Brits that Covid booster jabs protect against Omicron and offer the best chance to get through the pandemic.

       The Sun's Jabs Army campaign is helping get the vital extra vaccines in Brits' arms to ward off the need for any new restrictions.

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       It comes as Boris Johnson said doctors had told him up to 90 per cent of new Covid patients had not received their third jab.

       But the PM said he was confident everyone would be offered one by his New Year deadline.

       But he warned the “overwhelming majority” of Brits in intensive care had not had three jabs.

       And Health Secretary Sajid Javid stressed Brits should "remain cautious", take a lateral flow and celebrate outside or in a well-ventilated room when partying over the Christmas season.

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       Lovers embrace in Soho, Central london Credit: LNP 14

       Girls hit the town in Leeds last night as they warmed up for New Year's Eve Credit: LNP 14

       Drinkers in Leeds pose for the camera Credit: NB PRESS LTD 14

       Festive lovebirds share a snog in Newcastle Credit: NNP 14

       Leeds drinkers brave the cold Credit: NB PRESS LTD 14

       Trendy drinkers hit Liverpool City Centre on Boxing Day Credit: LNP 14

       A Christmas reveller throws up the peace sign in Leeds Credit: NB PRESS LTD 14

       Leeds drinkers soaked up the Christmas drinks with chips Credit: NB PRESS LTD 14

       Drinkers out in Leeds paint the town red as they warm up for Christmas Credit: LNP 14

       A girl gang parties in Central London Credit: LNP 14

       Revellers soak up the festivities out in Leeds Credit: LNP 14

       A drinker in Newcastle dons a Santa hat Credit: NNP