‘We have reached the point where taxes have to go up’, warns ex-Tory leader Hague

Former Conservative leader William Hague has thrown his weight behind calls for tax rises at this week's budget in order to deal with Britain's huge COVID spending.

Brazil variant may spread more easily and could evade immune system, scientists find

The first assessment of the Brazilian variant of COVID-19, newly identified in the UK, shows it may spread more easily - and evade the immune system.

Horseracing authority made aware of video showing someone jumping on back of a dead horse

The British Horseracing Authority has been made aware of a video circulating, seemingly showing an individual jumping onto the back of a dead horse.

Former Liverpool star and TV pundit Ian St John dies

Former Liverpool star and TV pundit Ian St John has died aged 82.

‘Incredible’ discovery of space plasma hurricanes above North Pole – where it rains electrons

Scientists say they have confirmed the existence of space hurricanes, with a 600 mile-wide mass spotted above the North Pole.

France approves Oxford COVID jab for over-65s in vaccine U-turn

France has approved use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine in people with existing health problems aged between 65 and 74.

France approves Oxford COVID jab for over-65s in vaccine U-turn

France has approved use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine in people with existing health problems aged between 65 and 74.

Boohoo facing possible US import ban after allegations over use of slave labour

The booming online fashion empire Boohoo and many of its suppliers are facing the possibility of a United States import ban because of widespread allegations over the use of slave labour.