Heathrow chief demands ‘vaccine roadmap’ in aviation rescue plea

The boss of Britain's busiest airport has called on Boris Johnson to set out an urgent "roadmap" for Britain's coronavirus vaccination programme in order to protect tens of thousands of aviation industry jobs.

British model Stella Tennant dies suddenly at the age of 50

British model Stella Tennant has died suddenly at the age of 50, her family has confirmed.

UK confirms two cases of another ‘more transmissible’ COVID variant linked to South Africa

Two cases of a new, "more transmissible" COVID-19 variant linked to South Africa have been identified in the UK, the health secretary has said.

Shortages of some fresh goods until freight backlog cleared – retail body

The British Retail Consortium has warned that there could be supply issues for some fresh goods until the backlog of trucks at Dover is cleared.

R number rises slightly to between 1.1 and 1.3

The R number in the UK is estimated to have gone up to between 1.1 and 1.3, according to the SAGE group of government advisers.

News: Jamaica welcomes first direct flight from Nigeria

Onboard, Nigeria minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said Jamaica could be “the next big thing” for travellers from the African country.

News: Celebrate Christmas at Palm Five Jumeriah Dubai

Christmas is coming – and if you are in Dubai and looking for festive fun, look no further than Five Palm Jumeirah Dubai. Whatever you are after this Christmas – Five has you covered. ...

Use up UK vaccine stock on first doses and prioritise ‘spreading’ students – Blair

Tony Blair has called for an overhaul of vaccine rollout plans by not holding back second doses and instead using them to give patients their first jabs.