India COVID cases soar past 20 million with health system on brink of collapse

The number of new coronavirus infections in India has officially surpassed 20 million with 357, 229 new cases reported in the latest 24-hour period.

‘Historic anomaly’ corrected: Both parents to be included on marriage certificates

The names of both parents are to be included on marriage certificates in England and Wales, rather than just the name of the father.

At least 13 dead as Mexico City metro overpass collapses

At least 13 people have died after an overpass in Mexico City collapsed, sending a train plunging down and trapping cars underneath the rubble.

At least 13 dead as Mexico City metro overpass collapses

At least 13 people have died after an overpass in Mexico City collapsed, sending a train plunging down and trapping cars underneath the rubble.

State-funded nurseries cutting services because of COVID funding crisis

Government-funded nurseries are facing a crisis which is threatening their survival, according to a survey by leading unions and charities.

New £1bn trade agreement with India could create more than 6,500 jobs

The prime minister has announced new trade with India that could create more than 6,500 jobs.

End of ‘cruel’ isolation rule for care home residents

Care home residents are now able to leave for "low risk" visits without isolating for 14 days on their return.

From today, it costs just £5 to change your legal gender

From today, the cost of changing one's legal gender comes down from £140 to £5 to make it easier for transgender people to afford.