Labour calls on government to intervene in possible Morrisons takeover

Labour has called on the government to intervene in any private equity takeover of Morrisons after the supermarket group was approached by a US buyout firm with a £5.5bn offer.

‘Save our summer’: Travel industry holds day of action calling for sector to be reopened

The UK's travel industry is holding a day of action to put pressure on the government to reopen the sector and give more financial support to businesses.

Why India is concerned about ‘Delta plus’ variant and a third wave – as 41 cases detected in UK

The "Delta plus" COVID variant is now a big concern for India's government and scientific community.  

Why India is concerned about ‘Delta plus’ variant and a third wave – as 41 cases detected in UK

The "Delta plus" COVID variant is now a big concern for India's government and scientific community.  

Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily announces closure

Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily has announced its closure after police froze £1.65m in assets linked to the newspaper.

India reports new ‘Delta plus’ COVID variant of concern

India has reported a new "Delta plus" coronavirus variant of concern, officials have said.

Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily announces closure

Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily has announced its closure after police froze £1.65m in assets linked to the newspaper.

Minister defends allowing visiting officials and VIP fans to attend latter stages of Euro 2020 at Wembley

A minister has defended allowing UEFA officials and VIP fans to attend games in the latter stages of Euro 2020 at Wembley Stadium.