Delaying second doses of vaccine is the right call, say UK’s chief medical officers

UK health chiefs have defended the decision to push back second doses of coronavirus vaccines, saying the revised model is "much more preferable".

Brexit has given UK chance to ‘pioneer’ vaccines, says PM in New Year message

Boris Johnson has claimed Brexit has given the UK the freedom to do things like develop COVID vaccines better than countries in the European Union.

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.