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Schools, socialising and sports to return in March under PM’s road map

Schools, socialising and sports to return in March under PM’s road map

Boris Johnson will tells MPs that schools can reopen in a fortnight, and outdoor sports and socialising in groups can return at the end of March.

Duke of Edinburgh spends sixth night in hospital

Duke of Edinburgh spends sixth night in hospital

Philip has received no further visits from royal family members since Charles attended King Edward VII’s hospital on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester warehouse blaze brought under control by firefighters

Manchester warehouse blaze brought under control by firefighters

Billowing smoke from the fire led to part of the M67 motorway being closed and some local residents were evacuated.

Victorian paintings uncovered by conservators at Shrewsbury Cathedral

Victorian paintings uncovered by conservators at Shrewsbury Cathedral

Experts found colourful depictions of biblical scenes after chipping away two layers of cream paint which were applied during the 1950s.

Four tests for England’s journey out of lockdown

Four tests for England’s journey out of lockdown

Vaccines, infection rates and variants will all be considered as the cautious easing takes place.

What will be in the Prime Minister’s road map out of lockdown?

What will be in the Prime Minister’s road map out of lockdown?

What is likely to reopen and when? And how will it affect you?

Schools, socialising and sports to return in March under PM’s road map

Schools, socialising and sports to return in March under PM’s road map

Boris Johnson will tells MPs that schools can reopen in a fortnight, and outdoor sports and socialising in groups can return at the end of March.

Teenagers charged with kidnapping after car stolen with owner’s children inside

Teenagers charged with kidnapping after car stolen with owner’s children inside

The incident happened when a car was taken from a driveway in Birmingham.

Atlantic row ‘best experience of my life’, says record-breaking Yorkshirewoman

Atlantic row ‘best experience of my life’, says record-breaking Yorkshirewoman

Jasmine Harrison, 21, became the youngest woman to row solo across an ocean when she arrived in Antigua on Saturday after a 3,000-mile journey.

Major incident declared after large fire hits Manchester warehouse

Major incident declared after large fire hits Manchester warehouse

Some 25 fire appliances are at the scene.

Car driven at boy before he was chased by four people and stabbed to death

Car driven at boy before he was chased by four people and stabbed to death

Drekwon Patterson died in hospital after he was found with stab injuries in Preston Road, Brent.

Latest UK Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group

Latest UK Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group

A third of adults in the UK have had a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, official figures show

Four-year-old girl and two adults die in house fire

Four-year-old girl and two adults die in house fire

Three other children are being treated in hospital following the blaze in Exeter early on Sunday.

Almost 1,000 UK homeless deaths recorded in 2020, say campaigners

Almost 1,000 UK homeless deaths recorded in 2020, say campaigners

The Museum of Homelessness has encouraged people to light candles in memory of all those who have died in the past year.

DUP leader and senior MPs launch Northern Ireland Protocol legal challenge

DUP leader and senior MPs launch Northern Ireland Protocol legal challenge

DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds, the party’s Westminster leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and chief whip Sammy Wilson are backing Arlene Foster’s action.

PM to prioritise schools and socialising in road map out of lockdown

PM to prioritise schools and socialising in road map out of lockdown

The blueprint will contain four tests for easing restrictions, with the Government set to examine the data at each stage before unlocking further.

Dominic Raab to urge UN Human Rights Council to address violations in Myanmar

Dominic Raab to urge UN Human Rights Council to address violations in Myanmar

The Foreign Secretary will say that the position in the country is getting worse, with human rights violations and abuses ‘well-documented’.

Lorry drivers on quick trips to UK no longer need Covid test to travel to France

Lorry drivers on quick trips to UK no longer need Covid test to travel to France

The change to the border controls was announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP.

Roger Taylor describes Brexit deal as ‘dreadful retrograde step’ for musicians

Roger Taylor describes Brexit deal as ‘dreadful retrograde step’ for musicians

He has criticised the Government’s Brexit deal for not including visa-free travel for performers.

Government should deal with NI Protocol, DUP leader says

Government should deal with NI Protocol, DUP leader says

On Monday a debate at Westminster triggered by her party’s e-petition will ask ministers to take action.

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