Dominic Raab says he cannot make "hard, fast guarantees" that more restrictions won't be imposed in the run-up to Christmas.

Boris Johnson is under renewed pressure to answer questions over alleged gatherings held at Number 10 after the emergence of a photo taken when lockdown restrictions on meeting others were still in place.

The Chinese tennis star who sparked global concern when she appeared to suddenly go missing after accusing a government official of sexual assault has appeared in an online video denying she ever made the claim.

Lord Frost has revealed he quit as Brexit minister because he cannot support "coercive" policies on COVID.

Dr Anthony Fauci says Omicron is "raging around the world" as he warned of the increased risk posed to unvaccinated people.

A tornado carried away two babies in a bath but they survived relatively unscathed, their grandmother says.

On 27 July 2012, Gary Connery adjusted his wig, pulled up his tights, and put on a peach-coloured dress that was fit for a queen.

Human muscle cells will be launched into space in an experiment that could help people live longer, healthier lives.

Retired teachers and career-switchers are being urged to come forward to help with COVID staff shortages in the new year.

In the second article in our series about levelling up we explain how the pandemic has materially affected which parts of the UK are in greatest need of financial support.