UK breaks daily COVID jab record for second day in a row

The UK has seen a new record for the most coronavirus jabs given out over 24 hours, the second time in consecutive days that figure has been broken.

Two women and man found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two women and man were found dead.

Teenager arrested over murder of student who died ‘cradled in his mother’s arms’

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a student who was fatally stabbed in London on Wednesday.

Lockdown restrictions should be eased to allow protests, MPs urge home secretary

More than 60 MPs have signed a letter to the home secretary calling for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions to allow protests to go ahead.

Half of UK adults have received first COVID vaccine dose, health secretary says

More than half the UK’s adult population has now received a first COVID vaccine dose, the health secretary has said.

Rangers player accuses Czech opponent of ‘vile racist abuse’ following on-pitch confrontation

A Rangers footballer has accused a player from a Czech team of "vile racist abuse" after allegations of a bust up in the tunnel after a match.

Tokyo 2021: Japan bans foreign fans from Olympic and Paralympic games

The delayed Tokyo Olympics will be held without foreign fans and volunteers, the organising committee have decided.

Tokyo 2021: Japan bans foreign fans from Olympic and Paralympic games

The delayed Tokyo Olympics will be held without foreign fans and volunteers, the organising committee have decided.