Department of Health and Social Care investigated over ministers’ use of private emails

The Department of Health and Social Care is being formally investigated over the use of private email addresses by ministers during the coronavirus crisis.

‘Pressure is motivating’: Southgate says England ‘calm’ ahead of Euro 2020 semi-final

Gareth Southgate says the pressure on England to reach their first European Championship final is "motivating" and an opportunity for the team to "break barriers".

Inmate who tackled Fishmongers’ Hall attacker to be released from prison

An unarmed prison inmate who tackled Fishmongers' Hall attacker Usman Khan to the ground during his terror attack in November 2019 has been directed for release by the Parole Board.

Hunt for grizzly bear after fatal attack at remote Montana campsite

A grizzly bear killed a person in a remote campsite in Montana early on Tuesday morning, police have said.

Kids celebrate the end of bubbles – but some adults fear a mask-free world

After the government announced sweeping changes to COVID restrictions in England, most people are facing radical changes to their everyday lives.

Why is the government risking a surge in infections by lifting restrictions?

Health secretary Sajid Javid warned that infections could rise to more than 100,000 cases a day in August after the UK relaxes COVID restrictions.

State pension ‘triple lock’ rise could cost Sunak extra £3bn a year, watchdog warns

Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have to stump up an extra £3bn a year if he sticks with the government's "triple lock" pledge on state pensions, according to the UK's fiscal watchdog.

Home Office used ‘secret and illegal’ policy to deport asylum seeker

An asylum seeker deported due to an "illegal and secret" Home Office policy should return to Britain, the High Court has ruled.