Taxpayers will be exposed to pandemic cost risks for decades, report says

Taxpayers will spend decades exposed to financial risks from the government's coronavirus spending, according to a committee of MPs.

Javid criticised as ‘insensitive’ after telling people not to ‘cower from’ the virus

Sajid Javid has been criticised for saying people should no longer "cower from" coronavirus.

Family ‘distraught’ after dying elderly woman had wedding rings stolen in hospital

Two wedding rings were stolen off the fingers of an elderly patient who died at a hospital in Essex, police have said.

Large events such as Premier League matches could be open only to the fully-vaccinated

Large events, such as Premier League games, could be open only to fully-vaccinated people from October under government plans.

Budapest Pride event: ‘A familiar blend of fun from the day and fear for the future’

The Pride march that snaked its way through Budapest was about much more than just celebrating the city's LGBT+ community. This was a raucous blend of party and protest. 

Budapest Pride event: ‘A familiar blend of fun from the day and fear for the future’

The Pride march that snaked its way through Budapest was about much more than just celebrating the city's LGBT+ community. This was a raucous blend of party and protest. 

British and Irish Lions win first test over South Africa after tense second-half comeback

The British and Irish Lions rugby team has triumphed over South Africa in a tense 22-17 victory after trailing in the first half.