UK records 29,622 new coronavirus cases and 68 more deaths

The UK has reported 29,622 new COVID-19 cases and 68 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.

Labour MP found not guilty of housing fraud

A Labour MP has been found not guilty of housing fraud.

Man pleads guilty to assaulting Prof Chris Whitty

A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting England's chief medical officer.

‘Cruel and indefensible’: Woman stuck in hotel quarantine while dying father in hospital

A Scottish woman forced to stay in hotel quarantine while her dying father is in hospital has condemned the rules as "cruel" and "indefensible".

Briton among two killed in attack on tanker in Arabian Sea

A crew member from the UK was among two workers killed in an attack on an oil tanker off Oman, the firm managing the vessel has said.

Briton among two killed in attack on tanker in Arabian Sea

A crew member from the UK was among two workers killed in an attack on an oil tanker off Oman, the firm managing the vessel has said.

England’s R number falls slightly to between 1.1 and 1.4

England's R number has fallen slightly to between 1.1 and 1.4.

Far from over: Third wave now under the radar as number of tests falls

Part of the third wave is now below the radar, with significant numbers of COVID cases not showing up in the official daily statistics.