Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove will speak with the devolved nations later this afternoon about next week's relaxation of coronavirus rules over Christmas, Sky News understands.
Registered weekly deaths involving COVID-19 in England and Wales have fallen for the first time in three months, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) says.
A Scottish safari park has apologised to two families who saw the moment lions chased down and killed a monkey which had accidentally been allowed into their enclosure.
Scientists have discovered what they say is "the most elaborately dressed-to-impressed dinosaur ever described", shedding new light on how birds like peacocks inherited their ability to show off.
From relaxing on the black sand beaches, to hiking alongside the levada water channels to swimming with dolphins and exploring vineyards, Madeira is a very inviting destination.
Focused on ecotourism, the new programme will offer the traveller seeking an immersive experience an opportunity to make a real impact for conservation, or to embark on a transformative adventure.
