Queen visits the Rovers on trip to Coronation Street set – as soap celebrates its 60th

The Queen has stopped by the Rovers during a visit to the set of Coronation Street.

‘Perils’ remain in Afghanistan, warns Johnson, as UK’s 20-year military campaign ends

Boris Johnson warned of "perils" on the ground as he signalled the end of the UK's 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan and promised not to turn his back on the country.

Which destinations are on the green and amber lists – and which nations will let UK travellers in?

Britons who are double vaccinated will be able to enjoy quarantine-free travel to amber list countries - but may have to isolate when they arrive at certain destinations.

Tokyo Olympics to go ahead without spectators as COVID cases surge

This summer's Tokyo Olympics will go ahead without spectators after a surge in coronavirus cases, organisers have announced.

‘Perils’ remain in Afghanistan, warns Johnson, as UK’s 20-year military campaign ends

Boris Johnson warned of "perils" on the ground as he signalled the end of the UK's 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan and promised not to turn his back on the country.

Tokyo Olympics to go ahead without spectators as COVID cases surge

This summer's Tokyo Olympics will go ahead without spectators after a surge in coronavirus cases, organisers have announced.

Waiting list at record high but hospitals admitting more patients, NHS figures show

The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has risen to a new record high in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Britney Spears’ mother says pop star should be allowed to choose her own lawyer

Britney Spears' mother has said her daughter has been able to look after herself for years as she asked the courts to allow the pop star to choose her own lawyer.