Volunteers to be deliberately exposed to COVID in world-first UK study

The UK is to host a world-first study in which volunteers will be deliberately exposed to coronavirus to work out the smallest amount needed to cause infection.

Black man who owns 14 McDonald’s restaurants sues fast food giant for racial discrimination

A former professional baseball player who owns a string of McDonald's restaurants is suing the fast food giant for racial discrimination.

‘It’s like OJ Simpson’: PM jokes as he struggles to put on gloves

The prime minister joked that he felt "like OJ Simpson" as he struggled to put on a pair of gloves during a visit to a coronavirus vaccination centre.

Breakthrough mRNA vaccine developed for cancer immunotherapy

Research involving messenger RNA (mRNA) has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, and scientists are now reporting a new vaccine for cancer immunotherapy.

Rapid coronavirus testing done wrong risks dangerous consequences

Like masks and lockdowns, lateral flow tests have become a point of contention during the pandemic. A debate has raged about how and when they should be used.

Duke of Edinburgh admitted to hospital as a precaution

The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital as a "precautionary measure" after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace says.

Breakthrough mRNA vaccine developed for cancer immunotherapy

Research involving messenger RNA (mRNA) has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, and scientists are now reporting a new vaccine for cancer immunotherapy.

Swampy’s son leaves Euston tunnels after 22 days underground in HS2 protest

The teenage son of Swampy, the famous environmental activist, has left a tunnel under Euston station after 22 days of protest.