The UK could open up “sooner rather than later” thanks to the huge numbers of people being vaccinated – and the country is not experiencing a third wave of infections, a vaccine expert has told Sky News.
People camping overnight on Bournemouth beach warned of ‘uncomfortable night’s sleep’ and £1k fine
Anyone found sleeping overnight on Bournemouth beach risks prosecution, a £1,000 fine and an “uncomfortable night’s sleep” at the hands of council wardens, the local authority has warned.
Outdoor civil weddings and partnerships given green light under new rule
Outdoor civil weddings will become legal in England and Wales for the first time from next month.
Wales through to knockout stage of Euros – despite Italy loss
Wales have made it through to the knockout stages of Euro 2020 on goal difference – despite losing 1-0 to Italy.
Boris Johnson’s ‘science superpower’ ambitions see new roles for Sir Patrick Vallance
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has created new roles for Sir Patrick Vallance and established new science units, in a bid to make the UK a so-called “science superpower”.
Brexit, borders and bedlam: The political crisis in Northern Ireland is far from over
To lose one leader may be regarded as misfortune, to lose two looks like carelessness – I’m sure Oscar Wilde will forgive me for plagiarising him.
Man, 52, arrested after two bodies found at property in Hampshire
A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two bodies were found at a property in Hampshire.
UK reports another 9,284 COVID cases and six deaths
Another 9,284 coronavirus cases and six more deaths have been reported in the UK, according to official daily figures.
‘Straightforward arrogance’: Burnham criticises Scottish govt over North West travel ban
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said Scotland’s imposition of a travel ban to the northwest of England is “unnecessary”, accusing its government of “hypocrisy”.
E-scooter rider dies in hospital – six days after being critically injured in collision with a car
A 20-year-old man whose e-scooter was involved in a crash with a car has died in hospital.
Government considers dropping self-isolation for those who have had two jabs
The government is considering dropping forced self-isolation for those who have had two coronavirus jabs, Sky News understands.
UK reports another 10,321 COVID cases and 14 deaths
The UK has reported 10,321 new coronavirus cases and 14 more deaths, according to official daily figures.
Queen waves to the crowd as she arrives at Royal Ascot to cheer on four of her horses
The Queen has arrived at Royal Ascot, attending the famous Berkshire meet for the first time since 2019.
Bodies of man and woman found in fields near village
Bodies of a man and woman have been found within hours of each other in fields near a village in Derbyshire.
Former Commons Speaker and Tory MP John Bercow joins Labour Party
Former Conservative MP and Commons Speaker John Bercow says he has switched allegiances to join the Labour Party.
‘Olympic effort’ under way as stadiums become pop-up vaccination centres
Stadiums and football grounds across London have been transformed into vaccination centres in a push to vaccinate as many people as possible against the coronavirus.
Planning reforms are bulldozing Conservative support
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under pressure to abandon planning reforms after Conservatives at national and local level blamed them for the party’s shock defeat in the Chesham and Amersham by-election.
Mosh pits, ponchos and mask-free crowds: ‘Euphoria’ as revellers brave rain at Download Festival
There was a euphoric atmosphere at Download Festival’s first day in Leicestershire – despite the wet weather.
Morrisons rejects ‘significantly undervalued’ £5.5bn takeover bid
Morrisons has rejected a takeover bid from a private equity firm, saying the £5.5bn value “significantly undervalued” the supermarket chain.
UK weather: The latest Sky News forecast
The weather remains a little mixed over the next few days, with the brighter skies more likely in the North and West.
‘He has been brave’: UK’s longest known COVID patient dies ‘after withdrawing from treatment’
The UK’s longest-known coronavirus patient has died after choosing to withdraw from treatment, his wife said.
Thousands of Scotland fans take over London streets ahead of England clash
Fans have been arriving at Wembley ahead of tonight’s much-anticipated match between England and Scotland – after hundreds of the Tartan Army partied in London this afternoon.
Almost all of UK’s COVID cases are Delta as variant infections rise by more than 33,000 in a week
The Delta variant now accounts for almost all of the UK’s coronavirus cases, according to Public Health England.
England and Scotland draw 0-0 in Euro 2020 clash at Wembley
England and Scotland battled out a 0-0 draw at a rain-soaked Wembley in their eagerly anticipated Euro 2020 group game.
Tory MP accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy faces trial
A Tory MP faces trial accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 2008.
As Delta variant surge sees COVID outbreaks rise, where are you most likely to catch it?
Schools and universities are the most common setting for COVID-19 outbreaks, according to the latest report from Public Health England (PHE).
Rebekah Vardy ‘benefited financially from leaking Coleen Rooney stories’
Rebekah Vardy benefited financially after leaking stories about Coleen Rooney to The Sun by receiving a split of commission and revenue, the High Court has heard.
UK records more than 10,000 new COVID cases and further 11 deaths
The UK has recorded another 10,476 coronavirus infections and a further 11 deaths in the latest 24-hour period.
PM considers call for foreign fans and VIPs to avoid quarantine at Wembley Euro games
Boris Johnson says “sensible accommodations” can be made amid government talks with UEFA over whether VIPs and foreign fans will get special access to England for key Euro 2020 matches.
Italy imposes five-day quarantine for British visitors over Delta variant fears
Italy is introducing a mandatory five-day quarantine for visitors from Britain from Monday amid growing concerns over the Delta coronavirus variant.