Ministers should have ‘learned lessons properly’ from first COVID wave, adviser says

The UK and other European countries locked down "too late" in autumn, a senior government scientific adviser has told Sky News.

Kobe Bryant’s helicopter pilot blamed for fatal flight after flying into clouds

Federal safety officials have blamed a pilot's poor decision for the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant.

No bacon and sausages? British expats face empty shelves as UK supermarkets battle Brexit red tape

A British-owned supermarket chain supplying expats in Belgium with a taste of home is being forced to turn to Irish companies because of difficulties getting goods from the UK since Brexit.

Scientists label COVID mutation found in Bristol as ‘variant of concern’

A virus threats advisory group has classed a mutation of the Kent COVID strain found in Bristol as a "variant of concern".

Aviation sector demands urgent help as COVID restrictions tightened

Britain's beleaguered aviation industry has issued a fresh plea for state help as the government set out plans to quarantine travellers from 33 countries in hotels and tightened COVID testing rules for all arrivals.

Drill-rapping jihadist bought 18-inch sword and plotted attack during pandemic, court told

A drill-rapping jihadist whose brothers travelled to Syria bought an 18-inch sword, a balaclava and a bullet-proof vest as he plotted an attack in the midst of the pandemic, a court has heard.

10-year jail sentences and £1,750 hotel quarantine stays: What are the new travel rules?

From next week, new UK border measures will come into force as ministers act to prevent the possible import of COVID variants.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank celebrate birth of son

Princes Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have welcomed their first child - a son - Buckingham Palace has announced.