Lockdowns unlikely to be needed again, scientist behind first lockdown says

Further lockdowns are "unlikely" to be required to control the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, one of the government's top scientific advisers has said.

Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain and flooding risk to parts of UK

Thunderstorms could bring lightning, hail and heavy rain to parts of the UK this weekend, after a grey and wet start to August.

Former Afghan interpreter whose brother was killed by Taliban calls on PM to protect those who worked with British forces

A former Afghan interpreter has described how he ignored a Taliban demand to quit his job with British forces, so the "killing machines" murdered his brother.

Wales lifts most remaining COVID-19 restrictions as it moves to alert level zero

Most of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions in Wales have been lifted as the country moves to alert level zero.

Team GB’s Galal Yafai wins gold medal in men’s flyweight final

Team GB's Galal Yafai has won the gold medal in the men's flyweight final after beating the Philippines' Carlo Paalam at the Tokyo Olympics.

Former Afghan interpreter whose brother was killed by Taliban calls on PM to protect those who worked with British forces

A former Afghan interpreter has described how he ignored a Taliban demand to quit his job with British forces, so the "killing machines" murdered his brother.

Bad food, boredom and (virtual) band practice: How music stars are passing time in hotel quarantine

After spending 240 hours isolating alone in a room at a mid-range chain hotel in Manchester, Canadian singer-songwriter Devin Townsend has discovered, among other things, the good old British traditions of sticky toffee pudding...

Backstage with… Joseph Gordon-Levitt, star of Apple TV show Mr Corman

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's new show sees him take on the role of someone who wonders what their life might be like had things worked out differently.