Spurs striker Harry Kane announces birth of first son

England and Spurs footballer Harry Kane has announced the birth of his first baby boy.

UK records 55,892 COVID cases – highest ever daily total

The UK has recorded 55,892 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours - the highest figure on record.

Two pensioners found dead at home in North Yorkshire

Two pensioners have been found dead at a home in North Yorkshire.

Britain and Spain reach initial agreement on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status

Britain and Spain have reached an initial agreement over Gibraltar's post-Brexit status, Spain's foreign minister has said.

Nightingale hospitals being ‘readied’ for use as COVID patient numbers rise

Nightingale hospitals across England are being "readied" for use if needed as COVID-19 patient numbers rise.

Highest weekly total of positive COVID tests recorded since Test and Trace began

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in England has increased by 33%, new figures reveal.

World begins muted 2021 celebrations as 2020 comes to an end

The Pacific Island of Tonga has become the first country to mark the start of 2021, with millions around the world celebrating the New Year at home because of COVID-19.

Education secretary ‘absolutely confident’ schools will be able to roll out mass testing

The education secretary has told Sky News he is "absolutely confident" that secondary schools will be able to carry out mass testing with an extra week to prepare.