Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Javid highlights need to open up in the summer ahead of winter flu challenges

Javid highlights need to open up in the summer ahead of winter flu challenges

Sajid Javid said there was lower natural immunity to flu than in previous years and a lack of confidence in this year’s influenza vaccine.

One in 17 over-80s in England may not have any Covid-19 vaccine, figures suggest

One in 17 over-80s in England may not have any Covid-19 vaccine, figures suggest

The Government has said all adults in England will have been offered a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine by July 19.

Jeremy Corbyn under investigation by Parliament watchdog

Jeremy Corbyn under investigation by Parliament watchdog

The former Labour leader is being investigated over the ‘registration of an interest under the Guide to the Rules’.

Javid pokes fun at predecessor Hancock over office camera

Javid pokes fun at predecessor Hancock over office camera

Matt Hancock quit as health secretary after being caught on his office CCTV in an embrace with an aide.

England fan who skipped Euro 2020 semi to donate stem cells given final tickets

England fan who skipped Euro 2020 semi to donate stem cells given final tickets

Sam Astley turned down the chance to go to Wembley to watch England’s semi-final win over Denmark.

Ruth Davidson: Not a chance I’ll become Scottish Secretary

Ruth Davidson: Not a chance I’ll become Scottish Secretary

The former Scottish Conservative leader has left Holyrood and will soon take up her seat in the House of Lords.

Covid-related tweets have topped 112 million in UK during pandemic

Covid-related tweets have topped 112 million in UK during pandemic

Twitter has published new figures around online conversations about the health crisis.

NHS Test and Trace ‘has been a success’, says former boss Baroness Harding

NHS Test and Trace ‘has been a success’, says former boss Baroness Harding

The peer rejected criticism the organisation had failed in its objectives.

UK post-Brexit trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein finalised

UK post-Brexit trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein finalised

International trade ministers agreed the deal in principle last month but said the deal has now been formally signed.

Pupils with higher GCSE grades can expect lifetime earnings boost – report

Pupils with higher GCSE grades can expect lifetime earnings boost – report

Those who perform one grade better than their peers across nine subjects have been shown to earn on average over £200,000 more in their lives.

Stormont ministers agree series of relaxations for July 26

Stormont ministers agree series of relaxations for July 26

Further steps – including the removal of all rules around face masks and social distancing – will be discussed by the Executive in August.

Queen’s hits performed for the Queen during Manchester Cathedral visit

Queen’s hits performed for the Queen during Manchester Cathedral visit

The event marked the 600th anniversary of the Collegiate Church of Manchester, which became a cathedral in 1847.

What do the new travel rules mean for holidays?

What do the new travel rules mean for holidays?

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced changes to the requirements for people returning to England from amber locations.

Neglect in basic care contributed to death of woman in hospital – coroner

Neglect in basic care contributed to death of woman in hospital – coroner

Glenda Logsdail, 61, suffered a cardiac arrest as she was being prepared for surgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital last year.

Actor Giles Terera tells how late parents would be proud as he becomes MBE

Actor Giles Terera tells how late parents would be proud as he becomes MBE

He is best known for playing Aaron Burr in the hit musical Hamilton.

Woman charged over romance fraud involving six-figure sum

Woman charged over romance fraud involving six-figure sum

Police Scotland say a 51-year-old woman in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, was duped out of her money.

Fans warned about third party ticketing sites ahead of Euro 2020 final

Fans warned about third party ticketing sites ahead of Euro 2020 final

Supporters using third party sites have been warned they will ‘in all probability, be left chasing a refund’.

Migrants crossing Channel to claim asylum in UK ‘will no longer be prosecuted’

Migrants crossing Channel to claim asylum in UK ‘will no longer be prosecuted’

The agreement has been struck between police, prosecutors, the National Crime Agency, Border Force and the Home Office .

One in eight Covid cases not reached through Test and Trace in latest week

One in eight Covid cases not reached through Test and Trace in latest week

The number of people testing positive for the virus is the highest for nearly five months.

Lloyds Bank fined £90.7m for misleading home insurance customers

Lloyds Bank fined £90.7m for misleading home insurance customers

The fine is the second largest handed to a retail bank in the FCA’s history after Lloyds sent 9m letters that were potentially misleading.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More