‘A huge error of judgment’: Tom and Giovanna Fletcher apologise for using furlough scheme

McFly star Tom Fletcher and his wife Giovanna have apologised for using the government furlough scheme during the pandemic, saying it was "a huge error of judgment".

Warm weather to come to an end with warnings of torrential rain and thunderstorms

Thunderstorms and rain are set to hit the UK across four days and bring to an end the warm weather which has seen temperatures soar to around 30C (86F) in parts of the country.

Cummings reveals WhatsApp message which appears to show PM calling Hancock ‘totally f****** hopeless’

Boris Johnson's former chief aide has shared a WhatsApp message in which the prime minister appears to call Health Secretary Matt Hancock's efforts "totally f****** hopeless".

Ryanair accuses PM of travel ‘shambles’ and demands vaccine-led approach

Ryanair has hit out at the UK government's traffic light system for global travel, describing the meagre green list of destinations as a "red list shambles".

25 COVID variants being monitored – and without restrictions Delta could push R to 7, PHE chief says

There are 25 coronavirus variants "under monitoring", Public Health England's strategic COVID-19 response director has told MPs.

The UK is caught in a price rise perfect storm – and here’s why

It is quite possible - indeed quite likely, as far as most economists are concerned - that inflation drops back again next year.

Barbara Windsor’s ‘iconic’ Carry On Camping bikini sells for £9,500 at auction

A swimsuit worn by Dame Barbara Windsor in a famous scene from the 1969 film Carry On Camping has sold for £9,500 at auction.

Man charged after BBC journalist abused and chased by anti-lockdown protesters

A man has been charged after a BBC journalist was confronted and chased by anti-lockdown protesters close to Downing Street.