PM hails step towards ‘normality’ as schools in England to welcome back all students

Boris Johnson has said the reopening of schools marks a "truly national effort" to beat coronavirus, as pupils prepare to return to classrooms across England.

Al fresco boost for pubs and restaurants with councils told to slash planning red tape

Red tape must be cut to make it easier for pubs and restaurants to have tables and chairs in the street or put up marquees in their beer gardens, the communities secretary has said.

Pope holds Mass at Iraq cathedral after historic meeting with Muslim cleric

The Pope has performed Mass in a Baghdad cathedral after earlier holding a historic meeting with Iraq's top Shia cleric.

‘We just want you back for good’: Teachers awaiting return of students film Take That parody

A group of teachers have filmed a parody video ahead of the return of students to classrooms on Monday.

Queen pictured at Windsor ahead of Commonwealth Day address celebrating union

The Queen has been photographed with a backdrop of Commonwealth flags as she celebrates the family of nations.

Pope Francis’s historic visit has given Iraqis hope of more tolerant days ahead

This extraordinary and historic papal visit to Iraq may have been risky and controversial.

Pope Francis’s historic visit has given Iraqis hope of more tolerant days ahead

This extraordinary and historic papal visit to Iraq may have been risky and controversial.

Senate passes Biden’s $1.9trn coronavirus relief plan after all-night debate

Joe Biden's $1.9trn (£1.4trn) COVID-19 relief plan has been passed by the Senate in a party-line vote after an all-night session.