UK records 25,161 new COVID-19 cases and 37 more deaths, daily figures show

The UK has recorded 25,161 new COVID-19 cases and 37 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data. 

Dido Harding to step down as chair of NHS Improvement in October

Dido Harding will leave her role as chair of NHS Improvement in October, it has been confirmed.

Climate report ratchets up political risks for government

The UN climate report lays out the looming risks to the world but it also ratchets up the political risks for the UK government.

Meghan’s half-brother says he told Prince Harry she would ‘ruin’ his life

The Duchess of Sussex has faced more criticism from her own family members, after her half-brother claimed he tried to warn Prince Harry off marrying her.

Ivy Asia restaurant sorry for ‘inappropriate and culturally insensitive’ advert

A London restaurant has apologised for a "totally inappropriate and culturally insensitive" advert following criticism of its depiction of East Asian people.

Vodafone to reintroduce roaming charges for UK customers in Europe

Vodafone will reintroduce roaming charges for UK customers who travel in mainland Europe from next year.

Operation to manage terrorist who stabbed two people was ‘incredibly successful’ – police

A senior police officer has insisted an operation was "incredibly successful" in managing the risk of a terrorist who stabbed two people in a busy shopping street while under surveillance.

Britain imposes new sanctions on Belarus – but Lukashenko tells London to ‘choke on them’

Britain has imposed sanctions on Belarus to put pressure on President Alexander Lukashenko over what it calls his regime's attempts to "crush democracy and violate human rights".