Boris Johnson has hailed the return of schools across England as a “big” and “emotional” day – but warned it will impact on the spread of coronavirus and there is no guarantee the country will reopen on the target dates set out.
Queen and Prince Philip not behind comments about colour of Archie’s skin
The Queen and Prince Philip were not behind “concerns” about the colour of Archie’s skin before he was born, says Oprah Winfrey.
Harry says Charles stopped taking his calls because he took matters into his own hands
Prince Harry has said he has become estranged from his father – but he hopes to “heal” his damaged relationship with the Prince of Wales.
Al fresco dining licences extended ahead of ‘great British summer’
Pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to put tables on pavements for another year to help the hospitality industry recover.
Fire at flats which killed five-year-old boy was started deliberately, police believe
Police believe a fire at a block of flats, in which a five-year-old boy was killed and two other people were injured, was started deliberately.
Lottery winner killed pensioner after taking eyes off road to find son’s teddy, court hears
Britain’s youngest EuroMillions jackpot winner killed a pensioner in a Christmas Day car crash after taking his eyes off the road to find his toddler’s teddy bear, a court has heard.
‘Wonderful feeling’: Families separated by pandemic meet as care homes allow visitors
It is a momentous day for families across England as care homes reopen, allowing residents to entertain visitors for the first time in months.
UK reports under 100 new COVID deaths for second day running
Another 65 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the UK – the second day running that the number has been below 100.
Meghan’s row with Kate, why they left UK, and how ‘wonderful’ Queen has been – revelations from Sussexes’ Oprah interview
In a high-profile interview that is sure to have shocked the Royal Family, Meghan and Harry have revealed all to Oprah Winfrey about why they left the UK.
I have always had the highest admiration for the Queen, says Johnson
Boris Johnson says he has always had the “highest admiration” for the Queen but he would not comment on other Royal Family matters.
PM criticises Iran with Nazanin’s fate still unclear despite ankle tag removal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it is “totally unacceptable” that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is unable to leave Iran after her sentence ended.
Iran is most likely playing for time over Nazanin – with £400m at stake
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s five-year sentence is over but she has not been released.
UK daily COVID deaths dip below 100 for the first time since last October
The UK has recorded a further 82 coronavirus deaths and 5,177 cases in the last 24 hours, government figures show.
Queen hails ‘unity’ in Commonwealth address as world awaits Sussexes’ Oprah interview
The Queen has delivered a message of unity and collaboration with the Commonwealth as the world prepares to watch Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview.
Police discover fresh CCTV footage containing last sighting of missing Sarah Everard
Detectives have released new information about the last sighting of missing Sarah Everard.
Organiser of NHS pay protest given £10,000 fine by police
The organiser of a protest over the proposed 1% pay rise for NHS workers has been handed a £10,000 fine by police.
Longer school days, shorter summer holidays and five-term years being considered – Williamson
Longer school days, shorter summer holidays and five-term years are all options under consideration to help pupils catch up on lost learning, the education secretary has told Sky News.
‘We’ve given them as much as we can’: Boris Johnson defends 1% pay rise for NHS staff
The prime minister has defended a proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff.
Father of soldier killed in training exercise says he is ‘heartbroken’
The father of a soldier who died after being injured in a live firing exercise has said he is “heartbroken”.
Disappearance of 25-year-old woman and daughter, two, being treated as murder
The disappearances of missing mother Bennylyn Burke and her two-year-old daughter Jellica are being treated as a murder investigation, Police Scotland has said.
People aged 56 to 59 invited to book in for a COVID jab from next week
People aged 56 to 59 are being invited to book in for a COVID jab, as the NHS vaccination programme continues to gather pace.
New COVID variants ‘very unlikely to send us back to square one’ as UK lockdowns eased, says top scientist
New variants of COVID-19 are “very unlikely to send us back to square one” as coronavirus restrictions are lifted in the UK in the run-up to summer, a top scientist has said.
Murder probe launched after death of ‘gentle’ teenager at South Wales takeaway
The death of 16 year-old in South Wales is being treated as murder, police have said.
UK records 158 COVID deaths and 6,040 cases in last 24 hours
The UK has recorded 158 coronavirus-related deaths and 6,040 cases in last 24-hour period, according to government figures.
Why does COVID affect similar patients in such drastically different ways?
Mark Anderson-Hammersley was one of the few patients not behind a screen.
Chief law officer ordered search of top civil servant’s office for Salmond complaint documents
Scotland’s chief law officer ordered a search of the office of its top civil servant to find documents on complaints against Alex Salmond.
Sir Alex Ferguson was ‘terrified’ he’d never speak again after brain haemorrhage operation
Sir Alex Ferguson has said he was “terrified” he would never be able to speak again after suffering a brain haemorrhage in 2018.
Charles hails ‘courage’ of Commonwealth during pandemic as hype builds over Sussexes’ Oprah interview
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the “extraordinary determination, courage and creativity” of people throughout the Commonwealth during the COVID crisis, as the Royal Family carry on with their work amid the hype around Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah.
Rangers fans criticised for gathering outside Ibrox despite lockdown rules
Fans of Rangers Football Club have been criticised for gathering in large numbers outside their stadium despite COVID lockdown rules.
Two men arrested with serious injuries after girl’s unexplained death in South Wales
Two men have been arrested after the unexplained death of a teenager in South Wales.