‘Critical workers’ to be exempt from self-isolation if identified as a close contact

A number of "critical workers" will be exempt from self-isolating for work purposes if they are identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for coronavirus, Nadhim Zahawi has said.

Proof of full COVID vaccination condition of entry to nightclubs from end of September

Proof of vaccination will be required to enter nightclubs from the end of September, the vaccines minister has announced.

Five people drown in separate incidents during weekend heatwave

A body of a man from Sheffield was found in a lake on Sunday evening - the fifth person to have died in separate drowning incidents over the weekend.

UK records 39,950 new cases and 19 more coronavirus-related deaths

The UK has recorded 39,950 new COVID cases and 19 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.

Clinically vulnerable children will be offered COVID vaccines but most teenagers will not

Clinically vulnerable children and those living with at-risk adults will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine - but most teenagers will not, Nadhim Zahawi has announced.

Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile

Russia's military has reported another successful test launch of the new Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic cruise missile.

Gay rugby player wins five-year battle for UK asylum

Kenneth Macharia, the Bristol Bisons rugby player who faced deportation to Kenya by the Home Office, has won his five-year battle for the right to asylum in the UK.

Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile

Russia's military has reported another successful test launch of the new Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic cruise missile.