UK records 158 COVID deaths and 6,040 cases in last 24 hours

The UK has recorded 158 coronavirus-related deaths and 6,040 cases in last 24-hour period, according to government figures.

Cruise deepfake creator warns people to ‘think twice’ over trick videos

The creator of a series of deepfake Tom Cruise videos says he wants to make people more aware of what they are watching - and that it might not be real.

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for welfare of missing woman Sarah Everard

Police are "increasingly concerned" about the welfare of a missing woman who disappeared while walking home in London.

Pressure mounts on govt over ‘slap in the face’ NHS pay rise offer – as ‘large numbers’ of nurses could leave profession

The proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff is a "slap in the face" and large numbers of nurses could quit after the pandemic, a union has warned as pressure grows on the government...

Greece invites Britons to start booking holidays as it targets 40 islands for vaccinations

Greece's tourism minister has said Britons hoping for a summer holiday in the country can start booking as it prioritises giving the COVID vaccine to the inhabitants of around 40 small islands.

Superstar black poet ‘tailed by suspicious security guard for being a threat’

The young black poet made internationally famous by her recital during the inauguration of Joe Biden says she was followed home by a security guard because she looked "suspicious".

Child dies after being rescued from fire at south London flat

A child has died after a fire at a block of flats in south London.

Greece invites Britons to start booking holidays as it targets 40 islands for vaccinations

Greece's tourism minister has said Britons hoping for a summer holiday in the country can start booking as it prioritises giving the COVID vaccine to the inhabitants of around 40 small islands.