Businesses across Devon forced to shut at start of critical summer season due to staff shortages

Tourism bosses in Devon say the industry is in "crisis" with cafes, theatres and hotels forced to close due to "extreme" staff shortages after being pinged by the NHS COVID-19 app.

German pharmacies stop giving COVID vaccination status after hackers create fake passes

Counterfeit vaccine passes have forced pharmacies in Germany to stop issuing the certifications.

German pharmacies stop giving COVID vaccination status after hackers create fake passes

Counterfeit vaccine passes have forced pharmacies in Germany to stop issuing the certifications.

Kanye West premieres new album in Atlanta – including Jay-Z surprise feature

Kanye West premiered his 10th studio album at a sold-out listening party in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, with a surprise feature from Jay-Z.

Self-isolation exemption for food supply chain staff won’t be extended to other businesses – minister

Emergency measures to exempt food supply chain workers from coronavirus self-isolation rules will not be extended to other businesses, Environment Secretary George Eustice has told Sky News.

Japan prepares for Olympics Opening Ceremony as PM vows to ‘fulfil our obligation to the world’

There will be no fans, just a handful of VIPs, small parties of socially-distanced athletes and protests outside the stadium - the Opening Ceremony of Tokyo 2020 will feel very different.

Daily COVID testing of pupils ‘could be as effective’ in controlling transmission as isolation

Daily testing of pupils who have been exposed to COVID-19 could be just as effective as isolating groups, according to a study.

Japan prepares for Olympics Opening Ceremony as PM vows to ‘fulfil our obligation to the world’

There will be no fans, just a handful of VIPs, small parties of socially-distanced athletes and protests outside the stadium - the Opening Ceremony of Tokyo 2020 will feel very different.