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.

‘Rest in peace Babs’: Former co-stars lead tributes to Dame Barbara Windsor

Dame Barbara Windsor's EastEnders co-stars have led tributes to the former Carry On star following her death at the age of 83.

Harrison Ford to return as Indiana Jones for fifth and final film

Harrison Ford is to make a comeback as adventurer Indiana Jones in a fifth and final instalment in the beloved series.

Pedestrians struck after car mounts pavement in north London

Police and paramedics are at the scene of an incident in north London where a car has mounted a pavement and struck pedestrians.