Chinese spacecraft becomes second to reach Mars orbit this month

China has become the sixth nation to ever reach Mars, after its dual orbiter and lander Tianwen-1 spacecraft successfully entered the planet's orbit.

We underestimated COVID vaccine rollout, admits EU chief

The president of the European Commission has admitted the EU underestimated the rolling out of vaccines and that "we are not where we want to be" in the fight against the coronavirus.

Labour demand investigation into appointment of PM’s ex-campaign chief to key role

Labour have demanded a Whitehall investigation into the appointment of the prime minister's former campaign manager to a key government role.

‘No cost to leaseholders’ in high-rise buildings as government pledges more cladding cash

The government will provide a further £3.5bn to "end the cladding scandal in a way that is fair and generous to leaseholders" in the wake of Grenfell Tower fire, the housing secretary has announced.

PM says ‘we’ll have to get used to idea’ of COVID booster jabs in autumn

The prime minister has raised the prospect of people getting a coronavirus vaccine "booster" jab in the autumn.

We underestimated COVID vaccine rollout, admits EU chief

The president of the European Commission has admitted the EU underestimated the rolling out of vaccines and that "we are not where we want to be" in the fight against the coronavirus.

Jackie Weaver: The musical? Andrew Lloyd Webber pens song about parish council star

Jackie Weaver sent social media into a frenzy last week for the way she handled an explosive parish council meeting, later appearing on numerous news programmes and garnering national attention.

COVID-19 linked with new set of symptoms, according to study of over a million people

Chills, loss of appetite, headache and muscle aches could be a sign of COVID-19 infection, according to new findings.