Car industry issues plea as ‘pingdemic’ and chip shortages drive production down

The car industry has joined calls for the government to bring forward the date for exempting fully vaccinated adults from coronavirus self-isolation rules following a slump in production, partly blamed on the so-called "pingdemic".

New Zealand is best placed to survive a global collapse of society, study suggests

New Zealand is the country most likely to survive a collapse of global civilisation, researchers have said.

Helen Glover ‘proud’ despite finishing fourth but excited to return home to her kids

Despite missing out on a medal, Helen Glover says she is "incredibly proud" to finish fourth in her Olympic final but is itching to get home to her kids.

New Zealand is best placed to survive a global collapse of society, study suggests

New Zealand is the country most likely to survive a collapse of global civilisation, researchers have said.

The incredible journey of Team GB athlete who turned down Oxford and sought NFL stardom before Tokyo Games

Lawrence Okoye could have been one of Britain's biggest stars of the London 2012 Olympics.

PM urges world leaders to dig deep to boost children’s education across globe

Boris Johnson is urging world leaders to dip into their pockets to boost children's education across the globe and help avoid a "legacy of wasted talent" as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Violence against Jewish people quadrupled in London after Israel-Gaza conflict in May

Violence against Jewish people in London reached a "worrying" level in May following escalating tension in the Middle East, new figures show.