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.

Social responsibility is everyone’s business – Kieran Gibbs

Athletes must use their platforms to create social change, according to West Bromwich Albion left-back Kieran Gibbs.

Priti Patel says post-Brexit border controls will make UK safer and more secure

The home secretary has said the UK will continue to be one of the "safest countries in the world" despite being locked out of a key crime database from next year.

France discovers its first case of the new coronavirus variant

France has reported its first confirmed case of the new coronavirus variant which was first discovered in the UK, the country's health ministry has said.

222 killed in Ethiopia village massacre as ethnic tensions flare – Red Cross

Some 222 people have been killed following an attack in Ethiopia, a Red Cross volunteer has said.

‘It was very emotional’: Care home residents allowed to see family after rapid tests rolled out

A care home rolled out rapid testing so families could embrace their loved ones on Christmas Day.

Another 800 military personnel deployed to help test lorry drivers stuck at border

An additional 800 military personnel have been deployed to Kent to help thousands of lorry drivers waiting to cross into France.