A new variant that can escape the current vaccines is the greatest risk of a third wave, experts say.

The foreign minister - who met Home Secretary Priti Patel on Tuesday - will carry out meetings virtually.

Olympian Duncan Goodhew calls for focus on water safety after lessons were lost during the pandemic.

Almost 40 UK companies say proposed laws could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon region.

The online retailer said full-year sales jumped 41% as the pandemic boosted demand for loungewear.

A team of archaeologists is set to remove the old St Mary's Church and its burial grounds.

The event will include a broadcast of the opening of the British Normandy Memorial in France.

Rachel Elwell says she is facing bankruptcy after losing money to a scammer.

The threat comes amid an escalating row between France and the UK over post-Brexit fishing rights.

A study suggests members may have come from southern European coasts, Iberia, and North Africa.

Rescuers said the sounds of the goats had prompted the "false alaaaarms".

Millions go to the polls on Thursday, leaving the big parties with much to think about.

The Covid pandemic has changed the character of this Holyrood election, but the constitution is still the main dividing line.

Small numbers of votes could determine the outcome and the distribution of seats in the Senedd.

A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.

Scotland's party leaders have clashed for the final time in the Holyrood campaign - what did we learn?

National elections in Scotland and Wales and local elections in England are scheduled for 6 May 2021.

Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment.

BBC Scotland's James Cook hears from those both for and against another referendum on independence.

Parties are campaigning with just two days to go before the Welsh Parliament election.

Lab staff are working long unpaid hours to reduce the impact Covid is having on cancer research.

The star felt "miserable" being compared to her bandmates and reached "breaking point" last year.

BBC Panorama speaks to young people who say their dreams have been crushed due to their immigration status.

The students stepped forward to help chaperone women home after a hoax rape post on social media.

Hundreds of people are set to spend an hour taking stock of the past year, inside a new artwork in Hull.

A cleaner for HSBC bank walked out after 35 years, leaving a note that has gone viral on Twitter.

Sir Simon Stevens has been called the NHS's most significant figure since its founder, Aneurin Bevan.

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has expanded into politics but faces a split in dealing with Beijing.

An average audience of 12.8 million viewers tune in but reviews of the climax are mixed.

Johnny Ward is part of a four-man rowing team that has crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a single boat.

A mum believes her disabled son is being failed by the social care system.

The Royal Marines are testing out a jet suit to assist in Maritime Boarding Operations.

After finishing an epic walk for charity, Mick Cullen found himself facing a fresh challenge.

The widow of a father-of-three who died with Covid says she feels "honoured" she could be with him when he died.

Climate change, mental health and the arts: what teenagers aged 16-17 would vote for.

Wednesday's papers react to the collapse of a trial of two ex-paratroopers who served in Northern Ireland.

The law graduate had been threatened by two different men, legal documents seen by the BBC show.

The SNP leader denies claims she could seek to hold an "illegal" referendum if her party wins a majority.

The peer and ex-MP will instead use his position in Parliament to "advance the cause of the union".

Rishi Sunak joins Welsh Tory effort, as Mark Drakeford and Adam Price hit final leg.

Families say they only found out their loved ones' graves had been opened up through "rumours".