Covid, UK records: 22,961 new cases after technical glitch
The UK reported a shocking rise in Covid cases on Sunday after an investigation found 15,841 unreported cases.
3 tier lockdown in England if Covid cases keep rising
Stricter Covid restrictions could be put in place in England with a new 3-tier lockdown if cases continue to soar like they have in the last fortnight.
Covid, Ursula von der Leyen in self-isolation
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is in self-isolation for having had direct contact with a positive Covid.
Brexit, Boris Johnson set for talks with European Commission President
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold Brexit talks with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, on Saturday.
EU threatens Turkey with sanctions over “provocations”
The EU will impose sanctions on Turkey if it continues with its “provocations and pressures” in a dispute with Greece over resources and borders.
HRVY from Strictly Come Dancing tests positive for Covid
A contestant from Strictly Come Dancing, HRVY has tested positive for Covid. The results come 10 days before the show was due to be filmed.
Hope Hicks: who is Trump’s senior aide?
Let’s take a look at who Hope Hicks is, Trump’s senior aide who tested positive for Covid before the president.
3 Brits stranded in Italy after testing Covid positive for 7th time
Three young Brits Rhys James, Quinn Paczesny and Will Castle are being quarantined in Italy after testing positive for Covid for a seventh time.
Donald and Melania Trump test positive for Covid
American President Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid: with him also his wife Melania.
Harry and Meghan call for an end to structural racism in the UK
Prince Harry and Meghan have given a rare joint interview in which they called for an end to structural racism in Britain.
Plastic straws banned in England
Single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds have been banned in England. The measure comes into effect today following a delay from April.
Stricter restrictions working as Covid infection rate slows
The Covid infection rate is slowing down now that stricter restrictions have come into force with the R rate falling from 1.7 to 1.1 this month.
Royal Glamorgan Hospital reports outbreak with 82 Covid cases
Service restrictions have been implemented after 82 new positive Covid cases were confirmed in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, Wales.
US election: Donald Trump and Joe Biden Clash in presidential debate
In the first US Presidential debate, President Donald Trump and former Vice-President Joe Biden clashed on a host of different of different issues.
Common cold, flu and Covid: what are the differences?
Check the differences between Covid and common illnesses, such as cold and flu, using the new NHS guide.
Covid death toll worldwide passes one million
Covid death toll compiled by John Hopkins University shows that the number of Covid deaths has now passed one million worldwide.
Covid: fine of £10,000 enforced across England
A fine of £10,000 for refusing to self-isolate is another Covid measure with almost 18 million people are under extra restrictions across parts of the UK.
NHS Covid App downloaded by 10 million in three days
The NHS’ Covid contact-tracing app has been downloaded 10 million times in three days despite glitches for test results. It launched on Thursday.
Harry and Meghan to be given their own reality TV show by Netflix
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to have their own reality TV show despite leaving the royal family due to media intrusion in their personal lives.
Covid Vaccine Enters Late-Stage Trials in the UK
A Covid vaccine which comes from US biotechnology firm Novavax announced that it is starting its trial of an experimental Covid vaccine in the UK.
Attack in Paris in front of former headquarters of Charlie Hebdo: 4 wounded
Four people were injured in a knife attack in Paris near the former headquarters of Charlie Hebdo: arrested a suspected assailant.
Police Officer shot dead in Croydon Station
A police officer has been shot dead by a suspect at Croydon police station. The gunman then tried to commit suicide at the scene.
Rishi Sunak announces job support scheme
The government will continue to support companies in paying the wages of workers who have not been able to return to work with the Job support scheme.
Millions unable to get flu jab causing Covid combination concerns
Millions of people couldn’t get a flu jab after supplies ran out following Government warnings to get it to avoid a dangerous combination wiith Covid.























