Headteacher charged after dangling boy into pit toilet to find his phone

A headteacher in South Africa has been charged with child abuse after lowering an 11-year-old boy into a pit toilet to search for his mobile phone, according to local news reports.

PM must ‘stand by’ nurses who saved him from coronavirus and rethink pay deal

Boris Johnson will be told to "stand by" the nurses who helped save his life after he contracted coronavirus - and reconsider the government's 1% NHS pay offer.

Coronavirus reinfection rare with sufferers protected for up to six months

Most people who have had coronavirus are protected from catching it again for at least six months, new research has suggested.

Home Secretary considering sending asylum seekers thousands of miles away to be processed

Asylum seekers could be sent to processing centres abroad under the home secretary's plans to overhaul the immigration system, according to reports.

Coronavirus reinfection rare with sufferers protected for up to six months

Most people who have had coronavirus are protected from catching it again for at least six months, new research has suggested.

Pfizer and AstraZeneca deny COVID-19 vaccine shortage

Drugs giants Pfizer and AstraZeneca have rejected an NHS claim that the UK is facing a COVID-19 vaccine shortage, insisting there is no threat to supplies.

EU leaders need an efficient vaccine programme to save their reputations

Amidst the turmoil and rancour in Brussels, there is one sure thing today - the name of AstraZeneca will be in the headlines again.

EU leaders need an efficient vaccine programme to save their reputations

Amidst the turmoil and rancour in Brussels, there is one sure thing today - the name of AstraZeneca will be in the headlines again.