Dolly Parton ‘gets a dose of her own medicine’: Singer is latest celebrity to have COVID jab

Celebrities including comedians and former rock stars have been sharing their experiences of receiving the coronavirus vaccine - as they hope to encourage others to get the jab.

Italy closes schools in ‘red zone’ COVID areas amid growing variant fears

Italy's government has ordered the closure of all schools in regions hardest hit by the coronavirus amid rising fears over new variants of the disease.

US aiming to have COVID vaccines for all adults ‘by end of May’, Biden says

The US will have enough COVID vaccines for all adults by the end of May, Joe Biden has said.

Italy closes schools in ‘red zone’ COVID areas amid growing variant fears

Italy's government has ordered the closure of all schools in regions hardest hit by the coronavirus amid rising fears over new variants of the disease.

Bunny Wailer, last surviving member of Bob Marley and the Wailers, dies aged 73

Bunny Wailer, the reggae legend who was the last surviving member of The Wailers, has died at the age of 73.

Furlough will be extended until end of September, chancellor to announce

Furlough will be extended until the end of September, the chancellor will announce, as he unveils more support for workers and the self-employed. 

Discrimination barring Gypsies and Travellers from holiday sites ‘common practice’

Systematic discrimination barring Gypsies and Travellers from holiday sites and similar services is "common practice", according to groups working with these communities.

Campaigners welcome potential Boohoo US import ban after slave labour allegations

Campaigners have welcomed a potential ban on US imports of booming fashion empire Boohoo and its suppliers after allegations over the use of slave labour.