Hancock asked to deal with government ‘cronyism’ after High Court ruling

Matt Hancock is being urged to deal with "cronyism" in the government after a High Court ruling which said it had acted unlawfully in failing to publish billions of pounds worth of COVID-19 contracts.

Labour calls for all schools in England to reopen on 8 March and for a ‘debt charter’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he would like to see all children back at school from next month, but admits that things will need to move forward "carefully".

Risk of coronavirus illness drops 95.8% after second Pfizer vaccine dose, Israel says

The risk of becoming ill with coronavirus falls by 95.8% after the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, Israel's health ministry has said.

Risk of coronavirus illness drops 95.8% after second Pfizer vaccine dose, Israel says

The risk of becoming ill with coronavirus falls by 95.8% after the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, Israel's health ministry has said.

Heavy rain batters parts of the UK bringing flooding and travel misery

Homes have had to be evacuated and roads and railways left under water after torrential rain has brought flooding to parts of the UK.

Carrie Symonds’ role in ‘governing’ the UK should be investigated – Tory think-tank

A Conservative think-tank has called for an inquiry into what role Carrie Symonds, the prime minister's fiancee, plays in "governing" the UK.

‘I couldn’t save my brother from suicide – but my game-changing tech could save others’

For many people struggling with their mental health, the internet can provide refuge - but for others, it can lead to a downward spiral.

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Two teenagers held after car stolen with children inside

Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping after a car was stolen in Birmingham with the owner's two children still inside, police have said.