‘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.

Alan Turing £50 banknote enters circulation – as artwork unveiled at GCHQ

The Alan Turing £50 banknote has begun to enter circulation - as a giant artwork of the wartime hero has been installed at the heart of GCHQ.