Al fresco dining licences extended ahead of ‘great British summer’

Pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to put tables on pavements for another year to help the hospitality industry recover.

Notre-Dame’s spire to be rebuilt with 200-year-old oaks from royal forest

The wooden spire of Notre-Dame cathedral is being re-built using centuries-old oak trees felled from a former royal forest - almost two years after it was destroyed in a fire.

Greensill collapse leaves 5,000 steel jobs in balance

Some 5,000 jobs in the steel industry are in the balance after Greensill Capital, one of the UK's largest speciality finance companies, went into administration.

Italy surpasses 100,000 COVID deaths a year after imposing world’s first national lockdown

Italy has surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths a year after it became the first country in the world to impose a national lockdown due to the pandemic.

Italy surpasses 100,000 COVID deaths a year after imposing world’s first national lockdown

Italy has surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths a year after it became the first country in the world to impose a national lockdown due to the pandemic.

Fully vaccinated people allowed to meet indoors in US without face masks

Americans who have been fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 are now able to meet each other indoors without face masks or following social distancing measures as health officials announce new coronavirus guidance.

Lottery winner killed pensioner after taking eyes off road to find son’s teddy, court hears

Britain's youngest EuroMillions jackpot winner killed a pensioner in a Christmas Day car crash after taking his eyes off the road to find his toddler's teddy bear, a court has heard.

Shoe Zone announces Terry Boot as next finance boss – replacing Peter Foot

Shoe Zone clearly takes its name seriously - the retailer has announced that Terry Boot will be its next finance boss, replacing Peter Foot.