The ex-government adviser said the Tories would be seen as the "nasty party" by ending the top-up.

The UK inflation rate jumps to 0.6% in December from 0.3% in November, led by higher transport costs.

James Cook returns to Monklands Hospital eight months on to find the staff struggling against the odds.

Nine Met Police officers who broke lockdown rules have been asked to "reflect on their choices".

Some of the UK's biggest music stars sign an open letter demanding action over post-Brexit touring.

Police in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire say they are expecting flooding in their regions.

Doris Hobday's family say they are "totally heartbroken" to lose her in this way.

It comes as industry workers warn their livelihoods are at risk due to Brexit border problems.

The UK has not always "lived up to its values" under Boris Johnson, his predecessor Theresa May says.

The package will also see police target dealers and health services help people with addictions.

Services and waiting times must improve at the NHS's child gender-identity service, inspectors say.

Pat Thornton says she "nearly passed out' when she saw the money in her account.

Some people who need urgent help appear to be staying away, as in the first peak, say researchers.

The youngest pupils and those with additional support needs will be among the first to return to classrooms.

The group were seen drinking alcohol on Welsh Parliament premises, days into a ban on its sale in pubs.

Mark Ormrod, who is a triple amputee, says teaching his children was a "traumatic" experience.

An influx of people "walking over planted crops" is "impacting farmers' businesses", a rural association says.

The husband of a pregnant nurse who died with Covid-19 calls for more protection for mothers-to-be.

Despite the risks, people say they are being asked to work on site when they could do it from home.

Colleagues describe Paul Teesdale was "committed to making a difference".

The Most Reverend Justin Welby encourages everyone to be vaccinated and ignore 'rumour-mongering'.

A Covid outbreak has led to the tighter restrictions on Barra and Vatersay in the Western Isles.

Drivers share their experiences of smart motorways after a review found two deaths were avoidable.

The latest daters are in unfamiliar surroundings as the Channel 4 series moves to a new restaurant.

Wildlife photographer Brian Matthews hopes his subjects will be a hit at the COP26 conference.

Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online.

A new visa will give 5.4m Hong Kong residents the right to resettle in Britain. How many will leave?

An emergency call handler paralysed below the waist walks one mile to raise funds for the NHS.

Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge.

Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.

Senior mortician Hannah Leahy says the level of Covid fatalities is taking its toll on staff the Royal London Hospital.

Kathleen celebrated her milestone birthday at her care home in Exeter, where staff and residents had a party.

Martin Freeborn's wife, Helen, lost her fight against Covid at the Royal London Hospital, where staff are struggling to cope with rising admissions.

Wednesday's front pages focus on Joe Biden's inauguration later as the 46th US president.

Parts of England prepare for widespread flooding as an amber warning for heavy rain is in force.

Scotland's lockdown extension and Donald Trump leaving the White House make the front pages.

The minister tells the Nolan Show there is a risk the disease could spread because of surgery delays.

Heavy rain is causing flooding and travel disruption in parts of Wales.

The vaccines will be offered to existing high-priority groups and hospital staff on nightshifts.