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Five arrested at anti-lockdown protest in London

Five arrested at anti-lockdown protest in London

It comes as the number of Covid patients in London hospitals stands at 7,277, up 32% on the previous week.

GP: Being able to give people hope through vaccine ‘quite wonderful’

GP: Being able to give people hope through vaccine ‘quite wonderful’

Dr Nikki Kanani described how care home residents had been moved by the prospect of being reunited with family members.

Queen and Philip receive Covid-19 vaccinations

Queen and Philip receive Covid-19 vaccinations

The royals have been spending lockdown at Windsor Castle.

England sees coldest night of winter so far

England sees coldest night of winter so far

Overnight temperatures at Redesdale Camp in Northumberland plunged to minus 11.1C.

Patel defends ‘strong’ police enforcement of lockdown rules

Patel defends ‘strong’ police enforcement of lockdown rules

Derbyshire Police has vowed to review its recent fines after two women were punished for driving to a local beauty spot for a walk.

Kate’s thoughts with frontline workers as she celebrates 39th birthday

Kate’s thoughts with frontline workers as she celebrates 39th birthday

The Duchess of Cambridge is likely to be spending the day with her husband William and their three children at their Norfolk home.

In Pictures: Mush! Scots get their skates on

In Pictures: Mush! Scots get their skates on

Taking to the ice in Edinburgh.

Invitations incoming for over-80s to book jab at mass vaccination centres

Invitations incoming for over-80s to book jab at mass vaccination centres

Seven regional sites across England will open this week.

SNP pushes for multibillion-pound ‘compensation’ for Scotland over Brexit

SNP pushes for multibillion-pound ‘compensation’ for Scotland over Brexit

The Scottish Government has said GDP could drop north of the border by 6% in the next decade as a result of the EU exit.

National lockdown needs to be stricter, warn scientists

National lockdown needs to be stricter, warn scientists

Experts were critical of the Government’s approach to tackling rising infections.

Michael Apted was a ‘beacon of light’ in the film industry, says Up cast member

Michael Apted was a ‘beacon of light’ in the film industry, says Up cast member

East Londoner Tony Walker described working with the filmmaker as ‘like a Catholicism’.

Trump’s social media suspension part of Big Tech’s increasing use of bans

Trump’s social media suspension part of Big Tech’s increasing use of bans

Names including Katie Hopkins and Milo Yiannopoulos have been kicked off platforms in recent years.

Situation to get worse before improving, doctors warn as UK hits record highs

Situation to get worse before improving, doctors warn as UK hits record highs

On Friday the UK recorded its highest number of Covid-19 deaths reported on a single day since the pandemic began.

Clarity needed over lockdown rules to avoid ‘confusion’, says ex-police chief

Clarity needed over lockdown rules to avoid ‘confusion’, says ex-police chief

Mike Barton said he ‘sympathised’ with police and two women recently fined for going for a walk at a remote Derbyshire spot.

Consumers warned they will bear the cost of Brexit border delays

Consumers warned they will bear the cost of Brexit border delays

Traders have been told to expect ‘significant disruption’ in the coming weeks as trade activity ramps up.

Gym owners fined for breaching Covid-19 rules

Gym owners fined for breaching Covid-19 rules

Three people were found inside the gym in Hackney.

Blackford says Sturgeon ‘acted honourably’ as Salmond claims she breached code

Blackford says Sturgeon ‘acted honourably’ as Salmond claims she breached code

Ms Sturgeon initially told Holyrood she first heard of complaints of sexual misconduct against her predecessor at a meeting with him in April 2018.

What the papers say – January 9

What the papers say – January 9

Saturday’s papers lead on Britain’s highest daily toll of deaths from coronavirus.

Donald Trump was the social media president until he was banned

Donald Trump was the social media president until he was banned

Mr Trump built much of his influence by amassing almost 89 million followers on Twitter alone.

Duchess of Cambridge celebrates her 39th birthday

Duchess of Cambridge celebrates her 39th birthday

The Duchess of Cornwall was born at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading on January 9, 1982.

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