Scientists try to predict who might become seriously ill from coronavirus

Scientists are carrying out research to try to predict who might become seriously ill from coronavirus by analysing the immune response of patients.

Facebook to tackle coronavirus vaccine misinformation

Facebook is launching a media literacy campaign to tackle the spread of false information about the coronavirus vaccine.

Ethnic minorities at ‘higher risk of dying with COVID’ due to ‘colour-blind’ vaccine rollout

Ethnic minority communities face a higher risk of falling ill and dying with coronavirus because of the UK's "colour-blind" vaccine distribution strategy, doctors have warned.

Scotland-N Ireland rail tunnel and air fares cut part of Johnson’s UK travel revolution

Radical plans to speed up travel around the UK - including a rail tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland - are being unveiled by Boris Johnson.

Queen’s statement aims to mollify, but still carries a bit of bite

Be in no doubt, ever since the Oprah interview was broadcast, senior courtiers and senior members of the Royal Family would have been deciding how to respond.

Test and Trace boss defends £37bn pound service

The boss of Test and Trace has defended the £37bn pound service, dismissing a critical report by MPs as "old news".

Metropolitan police officer arrested over disappearance of Sarah Everard

A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard.

Lottery winner ‘took eyes off road when he tried to stop son screaming’ before fatal crash

A lottery winner who allegedly killed a pensioner in a Christmas Day crash has told a court he took his eyes off the road to get his young son's teddy bear.