The actor, who played Mike Baldwin in the soap, died after a long illness, his family said. The actor, who played Mike Baldwin in the soap, died after a long …
Budget 2021: Mortgage guarantee to help buyers with 5% deposit
The chancellor says public finances are facing a “challenge” from the impact of the pandemic. The chancellor says public finances are facing a “challenge” from the impact of the pandemic. …
Capt Sir Tom’s ‘spirit lives on’, says daughter
He is remembered by family at his funeral as “a beacon of light and hope to the world”. He is remembered by family at his funeral as “a beacon of …
Exeter WW2 bomb: 2,600 homes evacuated
Bomb disposal specialists hope to deal with the 2.5m (8ft) device by Saturday evening. Bomb disposal specialists hope to deal with the 2.5m (8ft) device by Saturday evening. Read full …
Alex Salmond claims ‘Scotland’s leadership has failed’
The former first minister makes the claim during his long-awaited appearance at a Holyrood inquiry. The former first minister makes the claim during his long-awaited appearance at a Holyrood inquiry. …
Shamima Begum cannot return to UK, Supreme Court rules
The ruling means she will not be able to come back to fight the decision to remove her British citizenship. The ruling means she will not be able to come …
Age not job prioritised in second phase of Covid jab rollout
Over-40s will be first in line from mid-April after the top nine priority groups receive one dose. Over-40s will be first in line from mid-April after the top nine priority …
UK Covid alert level drops as NHS threat ‘recedes’
The move to the second-highest level means the NHS is no longer at imminent risk of being overwhelmed. The move to the second-highest level means the NHS is no longer …
A-level and GCSE results plan a ‘good compromise’, PM says
Getting teachers to grade GCSE and A-level pupils in England will be “fair” and “durable”, the PM says. Getting teachers to grade GCSE and A-level pupils in England will be …
Princess Latifa urges UK police to reopen sister’s kidnap case
Dubai ruler’s captive daughter writes to British police about her sister’s abduction 20 years ago. Dubai ruler’s captive daughter writes to British police about her sister’s abduction 20 years ago. …
Covax vaccine-sharing scheme delivers first doses to Ghana
The vaccine-sharing scheme aims to help poorer countries like Ghana get Covid-19 jabs. The vaccine-sharing scheme aims to help poorer countries like Ghana get Covid-19 jabs. Read full story Author:
Summer catch-up schools planned for pupils in England
A total of £700m will help ensure “no child is left behind” due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says. A total of £700m will help ensure “no child is left …
Covid: 150,000 with learning disabilities to be prioritised for vaccine
It comes after DJ Jo Whiley’s call for people like her sister to be vaccinated as soon as possible. It comes after DJ Jo Whiley’s call for people like her …
Scotland’s roadmap out of lockdown unveiled
The stay at home rule could be lifted on 5 April, with the economy starting to reopen later in the month. The stay at home rule could be lifted on …
Covid-19: PM promises review on issues of vaccine passports
Having to show a certificate to go to a pub raises “deep and complex issues”, Boris Johnson says. Having to show a certificate to go to a pub raises “deep …
Prince Philip has infection and is set to stay in hospital ‘for several days’
The Duke of Edinburgh is responding to treatment and is “comfortable”, Buckingham Palace says. The Duke of Edinburgh is responding to treatment and is “comfortable”, Buckingham Palace says. Read full …
Covid-19: Boris Johnson plans to reopen shops and gyms in England on 12 April
Boris Johnson hopes all legal limits on social contact could be lifted in England from 21 June. Boris Johnson hopes all legal limits on social contact could be lifted in …
England’s schools back on 8 March with Covid tests at home
Parents of secondary school pupils will carry out Covid tests and face masks will be worn in class. Parents of secondary school pupils will carry out Covid tests and face …
Covid-19 lockdown: Up to 10,000 fans could return to stadiums by mid-May
Up to 10,000 fans could be back in stadiums by mid-May as part of the government’s plans to move England out of lockdown. Up to 10,000 fans could be back …
Coronavirus: Latest data shows vaccine reduces transmission – Hancock
Matt Hancock says hospital admissions are falling more sharply than the first wave of the pandemic. Matt Hancock says hospital admissions are falling more sharply than the first wave of …