Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK must prepare for second wave now or risk 120,000 deaths this winter, major report warns
Coronavirus infections could grow "out of control" in the UK with a second spike leading to 120,000 deaths in a "reasonable worst-case scenario", ministers have been warned.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:39:00 +0100
Coronavirus infections could grow "out of control" in the UK with a second spike leading to 120,000 deaths in a "reasonable worst-case scenario", ministers have been warned.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:39:00 +0100
Fines for failing to wear a face mask in shops in England
Face coverings must be worn in shops and supermarkets in England from Friday 24 July, Boris Johnson has announced.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:35:00 +0100
Face coverings must be worn in shops and supermarkets in England from Friday 24 July, Boris Johnson has announced.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:35:00 +0100
Final decision expected on Huawei's involvement in UK 5G network
The British government is expected to take a new and final decision on the future 5G network today, further restricting the involvement of the Chinese telecoms firm Huawei.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:35:00 +0100
The British government is expected to take a new and final decision on the future 5G network today, further restricting the involvement of the Chinese telecoms firm Huawei.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:35:00 +0100
Care workers don't qualify for new NHS visa in post-Brexit immigration plans
Social care workers do not qualify for the government's new health and care visa under the UK's post-Brexit immigration system, Downing Street has confirmed.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:13:00 +0100
Social care workers do not qualify for the government's new health and care visa under the UK's post-Brexit immigration system, Downing Street has confirmed.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:13:00 +0100
What does the science actually say about face masks?
People must wear face coverings in shops in England from July 24, the government has announced.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:03:00 +0000
People must wear face coverings in shops in England from July 24, the government has announced.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:03:00 +0000
Idris Elba says coronavirus had 'traumatic' impact on his mental state
Idris Elba has said having coronavirus had a "traumatic" impact on him mentally.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:04:00 +0100
Idris Elba has said having coronavirus had a "traumatic" impact on him mentally.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:04:00 +0100
Johnny Depp ice cream photo emerges as ex-wife likened to Mike Tyson
Another photo showing Johnny Depp's wild lifestyle has been shown during his libel trial against The Sun - as his ex-wife Amber Heard was likened to boxer Mike Tyson.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:55:00 +0100
Another photo showing Johnny Depp's wild lifestyle has been shown during his libel trial against The Sun - as his ex-wife Amber Heard was likened to boxer Mike Tyson.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:55:00 +0100
'She trusted him': Man accused of raping and killing 'friend' he walked home after night out
A man who was "trusted" to walk his female friend home after a night out raped and murdered her, a court has heard.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:51:00 +0100
A man who was "trusted" to walk his female friend home after a night out raped and murdered her, a court has heard.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:51:00 +0100
'I was scared of the bosses': Factory worker duped into working for £4 an hour
A new report has revealed there are at least 100,000 slaves in the UK working for extremely low wages in terrible conditions.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:41:00 +0100
A new report has revealed there are at least 100,000 slaves in the UK working for extremely low wages in terrible conditions.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:41:00 +0100
Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run as police search for cyclist
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian died following a collision with a cyclist in east London.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:06:00 +0100
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian died following a collision with a cyclist in east London.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:06:00 +0100