UK records 21,952 new COVID cases and 24 more deaths

The UK has recorded 21,952 new COVID-19 cases and 24 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.

PM warns UK must stop new COVID variants coming from abroad as ministers prepare to unveil amber watchlist

Boris Johnson has said he wants a "simple" and "user-friendly" system for holidaymakers amid speculation a new amber travel watchlist is set to be introduced - but emphasised the UK needs to stop variants...

NHS COVID-19 app being updated to ping fewer people to isolate

Fewer contacts of people with coronavirus will be told to isolate by the NHS COVID-19 app after an update today.

Comedian Kathy Griffin reveals lung cancer diagnosis

US comedian Kathy Griffin has revealed she has lung cancer and will undergo surgery to have part of one of them removed.

‘We’re just normal sports people’: Belarusian sprinter gets Polish visa – as husband in Ukraine

Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has received a humanitarian visa by Poland after refusing to board a Minsk-bound flight from Tokyo.

‘We’re just normal sports people’: Belarusian sprinter gets Polish visa – as husband in Ukraine

Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has received a humanitarian visa by Poland after refusing to board a Minsk-bound flight from Tokyo.

England captain Harry Kane misses Tottenham training as rumours swirl over Man City move

England football captain Harry Kane has failed to show up for pre-season training at Tottenham amid speculation around his future at the club.

Who will get a booster COVID vaccine first – and when?

The UK government plans to give booster COVID-19 jabs to the most vulnerable groups from September.