UK records 46,558 new COVID cases and 96 more deaths – highest number of fatalities since March

The UK has recorded 46,558 new COVID-19 cases and 96 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.

What is an an extreme heat warning and what does it mean?

This week has seen the UK issued with its first ever extreme heat warning.

Hype builds as Kanye West reportedly set to unveil new music inspired by late mother

Kanye West could be about to reveal new music after reports the rapper will drop the much-hyped Donda imminently.

‘Massive character’: Pickles, the UK’s oldest swan, dies aged 30

A swan believed to be the UK's oldest has died at the age of 30.

PM considering raising National Insurance to fund social care reforms

Boris Johnson is looking at raising National Insurance in order to fund long-promised reforms of social care.

Tokyo Olympics could be cancelled amid rising COVID cases, chief admits

The Tokyo Olympics - due to begin on Friday - could be cancelled at the last minute because of rising coronavirus cases, the Games' chief has admitted.

Bill Clinton turned down tea with the Queen: Five things we learned from newly declassified papers

Bill Clinton turned down an invitation to have tea with the Queen because he "wanted to be a tourist" in London, newly released official papers show.

‘Theatre is on its knees’: Lloyd Webber takes aim at COVID rules after one case shuts down show

Andrew Lloyd Webber has taken another swipe at the government after his new show Cinderella was forced to close down due to a coronavirus case.