Manchester Arena attack fire officer ‘not aware he was in charge’

The senior fire officer on duty on the night of the Manchester Arena attack, was "not aware he was in charge", the inquiry into the bombing has heard.

PM says ‘it’s too early’ for decision over summer holidays

It is "too early" to say if people will be allowed to take summer holidays abroad or in the UK, Boris Johnson has said.

COVID vaccines slowing death rate among vulnerable, new research shows

There are early signs emerging in the COVID-19 data that vaccines are beginning to suppress deaths among the age groups most vulnerable to the virus.

26 anglers rescued after ice drifts away from Minnesota shoreline

A group of anglers have been rescued after they became stranded on a floating pack of ice which broke away from the Minnesota shoreline.

No 10 defends ‘vanity’ taxpayer-funded photos of PM’s dog playing in snow

Boris Johnson's spokesman has defended the hiring of three photographers working in Number 10, whose taxpayer-funded tasks include taking photos of the prime minister's dog playing in snow.

Twitter can’t stomach idea of Weetabix and baked beans for breakfast

Twitter has reacted with horror to the idea of having baked beans on Weetabix for breakfast.

Denmark to boost defence of Arctic with drones

Lawmakers in Denmark have agreed to spend the equivalent of £176m on improving its defence capabilities in the Arctic.

Scientists advising the WHO recommend use of Oxford vaccine for adults of all ages

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine can be given to adults of all ages, according to scientists advising the World Health Organisation.