‘Majority of new cases in UK are new variant,’ says health secretary

The new, faster-spreading coronavirus variant makes up the majority of new cases in the UK, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told Sky News.

Essex declares ‘major incident’ over surging coronavirus cases

A "major incident" has been declared in Essex as the surging number of coronavirus cases threatens to overwhelm health services.

Murder probe launched after man stabbed in east London

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was knifed to death in east London.

Michael Sheen: I gave up OBE to air views on monarchy without being a ‘hypocrite’

Actor Michael Sheen has revealed he gave up his OBE so he could air his views on the Royal Family without being labelled a "hypocrite".

Boeing 737 MAX aircraft resume passenger flights in the US

Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have resumed passenger flights in the US for the first time since a 20-month safety ban was lifted last month.

US ‘falling behind’ on COVID vaccines as new variant found in Colorado

Joe Biden has warned the US is "falling far behind" in its attempts to vaccinate people against COVID-19.

PM: Brexit trade deal a ‘resolution’ of UK-EU relations

Boris Johnson will claim the Brexit trade deal agreed on Christmas Eve represents "not a rupture but a resolution" of relations between the UK and Europe, as he urges MPs to back the legislation...

Premier League game in doubt after number of positive COVID-19 tests

Fulham's Premier League game at Tottenham on Wednesday is in doubt after the southwest London club returned a number of positive COVID-19 tests.