But there has been a "distinct improvement" in other parts of the UK, retailers say.

The home secretary's call follows the murder of Sarah Everard by serving Met officer Wayne Couzens.

Development charities fear "accounting tricks" will be used to cut the amount spent directly on aid.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday.

Halle's family says they have lost faith in the NHS as the 14-year-old waits for jaw treatment.

A 14-year-old referee was shouted and sworn at by parents during a game in West Yorkshire.

Police claimed Connor Wilton had broken coronavirus regulations and asked him to pay £10,000.

A mean temperature of 14.2C throughout the month saw the September 2006 record matched.

There has been a huge drop in school exclusions since Maureen McKenna became Glasgow's education chief.

Jennifer thought husband Geraint was snoring - but he was in cardiac arrest.

Paul Edmondson, a four-time World Enduro Champion, says the stunt was a "great achievement".

Stefan Aristidou travelled to Syria after being radicalised online.

Humza Yousaf says "high demand" is to blame for people being unable to access their vaccination status.

Irish passport holders who have an NI vaccine certificate can now access the EU Covid Certificate.

The furlough scheme, which protected millions of jobs during the pandemic, is coming to an end.

One in six children in England is likely to have a mental disorder, up from one in nine in 2017.

NHS Western Isles reports 23 new cases on Tuesday, with people across the islands chain affected.

Staff from the aviation world come together to support each other through one of its toughest times.

Steve Cooke was found dead on Boxing Day, the day after an ambulance failed to locate his home.

To be in the top 10 of Conservative donors, you're going to need a seven figure sum.

Aliyah's smile conceals a lifetime of abuse - and experts warn her experience is all too common among a forgotten group of girls.

Vegan alternatives have never been more widespread, but are they a healthier option?

One wind farm company is looking for imaginative ways to repurpose turbines at the end of their lives.

As stamp duty returns to its pre-pandemic status, there are opposing views over recent tax policy.

Women have been asking how they should react if they are stopped by a lone police officer.

The Met chief has faced numerous calls to resign but has never shown any inclination to stand down.

There are "too few convictions" in cases of rape and domestic violence, says Boris Johnson.

BBC journalist Gem O'Reilly explains the risk of exercise-related death in people with unknown heart conditions.

People stopped by a lone plain-clothes officer should challenge their legitimacy, the Met Police says.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick says no words can express its fury and sadness.

A CCTV timeline shows key evidence used to arrest and prosecute Wayne Couzens.

Campaigning parents welcome introduction of a UK law on allergen labelling on food.

How forces deal with violence against women is the lead story for several of Saturday's papers.

Ceramic poppies, known as the Wave and the Weeping Window, will be combined in a new design.

Her Majesty will be joined at the Holyrood ceremony by Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay.

An industry body representing the sector says some operators are at risk of going out of business.

A police and crime commissioner says there are concerns about the "practicality" of policing passes.

Sefton Samuels' images of "a world where you could casually bump into George Best" go on show.