‘Lives at risk’ severe flood warning as storm Bella threatens more rain and high winds

Severe flood warnings, meaning lives are at risk, have been issued on Boxing Day for the Bedford area and three other places.

In memory of: The famous faces we said goodbye to in 2020

Acting legends Sean Connery and Kirk Douglas, sports stars Jack Charlton and Diego Maradona, forces' sweetheart Vera Lynn, Black Panther hero Chadwick Boseman and TV presenter Caroline Flack - we have said goodbye to...

China to become world’s biggest economy in 2028 thanks to COVID response

China is set to overtake the US to become the world's biggest economy five years earlier than previously thought, thanks in part to its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a think tank.

Jumbo jet’s new home gives hope to post-COVID future pilots

A charity helping hundreds of pilots made redundant due to COVID-19 says more than half have been left with training debts in excess of £100,000. 

Online bargain hunters set for £2.7bn spending spree as stores count COVID-19 cost

Doors will stay shut on many stores for the traditional Boxing Day sales due to the coronavirus crisis, but shoppers are poised to splurge £2.7bn online, research indicates.

Online romance fraud has cost victims £63m in 2020

UK victims of online romance fraud were conned out of more than £63m over the past year, according to figures obtained exclusively by Sky News.

Trials begin of antibody treatment that could prevent COVID-19 in those recently exposed

A new antibody treatment is being trialled amid hopes that it could prevent people from developing COVID-19 after being exposed to the disease.

Millions more under tougher coronavirus restrictions from today

Millions more people across the UK have been placed under tighter coronavirus restrictions from today.