PM ‘woolly and vague’ on new lockdown as Tory MPs prepare to rebel

We should have known the news was going to be grim when the TV pictures of 10 Downing Street confirmed that the Christmas tree and wreath on the front door had gone.

PM announces new national lockdown for England with people urged to ‘stay at home’ from tonight

Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England - with people instructed to "stay at home" as they did during last March's first shutdown.

MP arrested and charged over ‘reckless conduct’ after alleged COVID rule breach

An MP has been arrested by police and charged after an alleged breach of coronavirus rules.

UK coronavirus alert level ‘to be raised to 5’ – highest possible

The UK's coronavirus alert level will be raised from 4 to 5 for the first time, government sources have said.

Schoolboy stabbed to death named by police

The 13-year-old schoolboy stabbed to death in Reading has been identified as Oliver Lucas Stephens, known as Olly.

Sturgeon announces national lockdown in Scotland

A nationwide lockdown will be introduced in Scotland from midnight tonight, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

England cricket star tests positive for coronavirus at start of Sri Lanka tour

England cricketer Moeen Ali has tested positive for coronavirus at the start of the team's tour of Sri Lanka.

PM: ‘Tougher’ coronavirus measures set to be announced

Tougher measures are coming in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus, the prime minister has said.