BT slapped with £6.3m fine for breaking rules over contract

BT has been slapped with a £6.3m fine by the telecoms regulator for breaking the rules over a major public services contract in Northern Ireland.

Former sub-postmasters have convictions over IT scandal quashed

Six former sub-postmasters wrongly accused of theft and fraud because of an IT error have become the first to have their convictions quashed.

COVID-19 cases in England fall below 500,000, estimated figures show

The number of new COVID-19 infections in England is continuing to fall, according to the latest estimates.

COVID-19: UK’s R number rises slightly to between 0.9 and 1

The UK's R number has risen slightly to between 0.9 and 1 in the UK, according to new figures.

Housebuilder handed ‘largest ever fine’ for wildlife crime over demolition at bat habitat

A major housebuilding company has been fined £600,000 for carrying out demolition work at a site known to be inhabited by bats - the largest such penalty a court has ever handed out for...

Canary Islands holidaymakers angry at facing Christmas in quarantine

UK holidaymakers on the Canary Islands have hit out at new quarantine rules which have disrupted their Christmas plans.

Billionaire Reubens eye stake in GB News TV channel

One of Britain's wealthiest families is in talks to buy a significant stake in GB News, a television channel which is targeting the BBC and Sky News with a proposed launch next year.

Self-isolation period for COVID contacts and holiday quarantine cut to 10 days

Those who have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus will have to self-isolate for 10 days instead of 14, starting from Monday.