First dose vaccination total nears 30m as UK records another 70 COVID deaths

The number of people to have received a first vaccine dose is nearing 30 million, as the UK recorded another 70 COVID-related deaths.

Gupta’s steel empire asks ministers for £170m bailout to avert collapse

Britain's third-biggest steel producer has asked ministers to approve an emergency bailout of as much as £170m as it teeters on the brink of collapse.

Teenager admits causing death of 20-month-old daughter who died of neglect

A teenager has admitted causing the death of her 20-month-old daughter, who died of neglect.

Ethiopia’s PM says Eritrea will withdraw troops from Tigray

Eritrea will pull its troops out of the Tigray region, Ethiopia's prime minister Abiy Ahmed has said.

‘Vanity project’ – Winchester University to unveil £24k statue amid job cuts and austerity

Union leaders have criticised Winchester University’s decision to unveil a £24,000 statue of climate activist Great Thunberg – following cuts to staff numbers and library services.

Salmond becomes leader of new pro-independence party ahead of Scottish elections

Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond has re-entered frontline politics to become the leader of the new pro-independence Alba Party.

Voting firm sues Fox News for $1.6bn over bogus 2020 election claims

A voting tech firm is suing Fox News for $1.6bn (£1.2bn) arguing the cable news giant falsely claimed it had rigged the 2020 election.

UK could see record high temperature next week as lockdown is eased… but prepare for a white Easter

A mini heatwave could enable the UK to break its record March temperature of 25.6C (78F) next week.