Economy back in reverse gear in January as lockdowns and Brexit drag

The UK economy rediscovered a reverse gear in January as renewed coronavirus lockdowns and Brexit hit activity, according to official figures.

‘I need to be part of this fight’: Resistance to Myanmar coup grows as people return home

In Thailand, Ak* is about to begin a journey which he knows could lead to injury or death.

China’s ‘vaccine favouritism’ risks damaging global fight against pandemic, says expert

China's "vaccine favouritism" could be damaging public health efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a leading expert has told Sky News.

Govt launches post-Brexit scheme allowing students to study and work anywhere in the world

A new exchange scheme enabling students to study or work anywhere in the world, replacing one withdrawn now the UK has left the European Union, is being launched by the government.

Tribute to COVID heroes is part of £3m programme to mark centenary of Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson is giving his backing to a programme of events to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland in May this year.

Suffering a head injury before your 50s can lead to brain issues in later life, new study suggests

People who sustain head injuries in their 50s or younger can suffer from significant impacts to the health of their brain in later life, according to a new study led by University College London.

Royal Mail to trial delivering parcels on Sundays as customer demand surges

A Sunday parcel delivery service is to be trialled by the Royal Mail.

Family of man fatally run over by bulldozer in police chase to receive $475k in compensation

The family of a man who was fatally run over by a bulldozer that the police were using to chase him have been given $475,000 (£340,000) in compensation.