Boris Johnson continues to weigh whether new measures are needed for England before the new year.

The footage appears to show a person holding a crossbow saying they wanted to assassinate the Queen.

The West Mercia Police chief formally accepts a breach of human rights over Dalian Atkinson's death.

England are facing Ashes defeat after a dramatic second day of the third Test in Melbourne sees England close on 31-4 - still 51 runs behind Australia.

One of the UK's leading cancer scientists said medical advances were making it possible.

Stephen Fitzpatrick predicts an "enormous crisis" in 2022 unless the government helps consumers.

She was the first woman to have her own daily show on Radio 1 in a career that spanned five decades.

A Strictly Come Dancing special and Call the Midwife were also Christmas Day hits, figures show.

Tributes are paid in the UK to Archbishop Desmond Tutu after his death at the age of 90.

Vaccinations continue during the festive period as the UK's daily Covid cases hit an all-time high.

The home secretary wants to extend licensing hours by two hours over June's bank holiday weekend.

Dave Throup, retiring from the Environment Agency, says changes in 21 years have been "incredible".

Covid rules are being strengthened in response to the Omicron variant.

New measures begin for hospitality and indoor leisure in a bid to halt the spread of Omicron in Scotland.

New Covid-19 guidance is now in force in Northern Ireland, including a limit on household mixing.

Mark Drakeford says 2021 was a “difficult” 12 months, but is hopeful for 2022.

There are many things in our favour, but Omicron is spreading fast. What have we learned this week?

Accounts reveal the former US president's two golf courses in Scotland made financial losses last year.

In his annual Christmas message, Boris Johnson says getting vaccinated shows a neighbourly spirit.

Testing sites are staying open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Many test centres will operate reduced hours on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Pub landlords on the Wales/England border say the situation is confusing for customers.

Two men are jailed for a total of 33 years for laundering £70m, of which £10m came from Covid loans.

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross says people should be allowed to leave isolation after a week if they test negative.

Conor Murphy says his department will deliver a support package of £40m for 3,000 businesses.

Robert Long was blinded by an explosion in Afghanistan and says jiu-jitsu has helped him regain independence.

Works by little-known artist Kenneth Steel go on display together for the first time.

Wildlife across the UK is increasingly suffering the impacts of extreme weather events and natural disasters, says the National Trust.

Who's in the running to get the UK lotto licence - and what's at stake for players and Olympians?

Caprice Roberts, now 25, was a trainee accountant at a top firm, when she made a huge career change.

Rhyss spent years sleeping rough in Newcastle - until seeing his mum changed everything.

Black and Jewish journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt travels to Israel to meet the Ethiopian community and explore this dual identity.

The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot.

The ship that became famous for blocking the Suez Canal docks back in Felixstowe on time.

A blood bank service for dogs helps supply vets with immediate access to blood in emergencies.

What happened when this online choir of healthcare staff met for the first time since forming a year ago.

Andrew Watts is recovering at home after falling ill last Christmas and spending 300 days in hospital.

Watch the Duchess of Cornwall tell Lord Dobbs how being a "pony-mad child" influenced her reading habits.

The Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who has died aged 90.

The papers cover the debate over restrictions in England and the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The child was taken to hospital with serious injuries on Christmas Eve, police say.

In the papers, medics beg people to get boosted and a video threat against the Queen is revealed.

Troubles legacy issues, faith in policing and the Irish Sea border continue to shape NI's present.

Mum Sarah Henton said she has her dignity back following help from a period poverty scheme.

A firm in Ipswich says the number of vehicles working daily fell from 88 before the pandemic to 10.