Bedroom tax could be worsening COVID spread and should be reviewed – SAGE advisers

The bedroom tax could worsen the spread of COVID-19 in households and should be reviewed to help people in larger households self-isolate from coronavirus, the government's top scientific advisers have urged.

Nearly half of pupils at east London school off because of COVID-19

Everything feels different inside Barking Abbey School in east London.

Rapper Lil Wayne pleads guilty to weapons charge

Rapper Lil Wayne has admitted possessing a weapon despite being a felon after a gold-plated handgun was found in his luggage at an airport.

Is your area about to change tier? COVID-19 data on the zones in England that could soon move

More than a dozen Tier 2 areas are among the worst for COVID-19 in England, while some Tier 3 areas are now among the lowest, Sky News analysis has found.

‘They raped me and said stop speaking to police’: Grooming gangs continue abuse in northern England

Grooming gangs continue to abuse children in northern towns and police are still failing to investigate, according to alleged victims and campaigners.

Raikkonen’s car catches fire during Abu Dhabi GP practice session

Formula 1 driver Kimi Raikkonen's Alfa Romeo caught fire during the second practice session ahead of Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi grand prix.

UK records another 21,672 coronavirus cases and 424 deaths

Another 21,672 coronavirus cases and 424 deaths have been recorded in the UK in the past 24 hours, according to government figures.

Oh yes they did! Panto treat is a first for William, Kate and the royal children

Prince William, Kate and their three children have appeared together at a red carpet engagement for the first time.