Strict national lockdown imposed on France as Macron warns ‘the numbers are charging away from us’

France will widen strict lockdown restrictions - which have already been in place in several areas including Paris - to the whole country to combat a third wave of coronavirus sweeping Europe.

Tough COVID lockdown measures widened to whole of France

France will widen strict lockdown restrictions - which have already been in place in several regions - to the whole country to combat a third wave of coronavirus sweeping Europe.

Malta to welcome fully vaccinated UK holidaymakers from June

Malta has announced that UK travellers who have had both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are welcome from 1 June.

Wales lockdown to ease slightly with cross-border travel allowed from 12 April

Lockdown restrictions in Wales will ease on 12 April to allow travel between the country and the rest of the UK.

Tough COVID lockdown measures widened to whole of France

France will widen strict lockdown restrictions - which have already been in place in several regions - to the whole country to combat a third wave of coronavirus sweeping Europe.

What are the vaccines the UK has bought but are yet to be approved?

Two COVID-19 vaccines are currently being administered in the UK - but there are several more that have been ordered and are yet to be approved.

Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny on hunger strike in protest over lack of proper medical treatment

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has gone on hunger strike as he protests against a lack of proper medical treatment for his back and leg pains.

Schools’ safeguarding reviewed after thousands of students share abuse experiences

An immediate review of safeguarding policies in schools has been launched after more than 10,000 reports were posted on a website for students to share experiences of sexual harassment and abuse.