A full list of the countries exempt from England’s coronavirus travel quarantine has been released by the government.
New five-step plan for local coronavirus lockdowns amid fears of second wave
A five-step plan for imposing local lockdowns in the case of coronavirus spikes has been announced by the government – as the chief medical officer warned of a potential second wave.
How quickly is COVID-19 spreading in your region?
Some regions in England are doing better than others in combating the growth of COVID-19, according to new government figures.
Man wore dress and silver wig as he carried out sex attack on student
A man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a university student – in an attack in which he wore a dress and a silver wig.
Duke’s lawyers deny he is ‘deliberately evading’ authorities investigating Epstein
The lawyer for dozens of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged victims has claimed Prince Andrew is “deliberately evading authorities” who have invited him to provide a statement about abuse by the financier.
Pubs can open at 6am tomorrow as lockdown measures are relaxed
Pubs in England will be allowed to open from 6am tomorrow as punters prepare to order their first pint in more than three months.
IS supporter who planned to blow up St Paul’s Cathedral jailed
A West London mother who converted to Islam has been jailed for life for plotting to blow up St Paul’s Cathedral during Easter celebrations.
PM refuses to ‘get into details’ about dad’s trip to villa in Greece
The prime minister has refused to “get into details” about his father’s trip to Greece during the coronavirus pandemic.
David Starkey splits with Cambridge over ‘so many damn blacks’ comment
Historian David Starkey has split with Cambridge after he said slavery was not genocide because there are “so many damn blacks” still around.
Staff who move between care homes more likely to contract COVID-19
It has been revealed that staff who move between care homes are more likely to contract COVID-19 – as it emerged that almost 20,000 deaths of care home residents in England and Wales have involved the virus.
Second wave of UK coronavirus infections ‘quite a possibility’
A second wave of coronavirus infections in the UK is “quite a possibility”, according to England’s deputy chief medical officer.
COVID-19 cases up in 36 English local authority areas, with Knowsley seeing biggest rise
The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up in 36 local authority areas in England.
‘Maniac’ drink driver who killed man in bus stop crash then went to pub is jailed
A drink driver who killed a man in a car crash and then went back to the pub has been jailed for more than seven years.
‘We’re not out of the woods yet’, PM warns ahead of pubs reopening
The UK is “not out of the woods yet” and people must be cautious when visiting bars and restaurants this weekend, the prime minister will warn.
Ghislaine Maxwell played ‘critical role’ in helping Epstein groom victims – investigators
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has appeared in court after being charged with helping to lure underage girls who were then sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.
Socialite, tycoon’s daughter, friend of Epstein: Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?
The death of Jeffrey Epstein in prison from an apparent suicide instantly shone the spotlight on the wealthy financier’s rich and famous former associates.
All pupils must return to school in September – here’s everything you need to know
All children will be told to go back to school from September, as the government said restarting learning was “critical to our national recovery”.
Policeman stabbed in Glasgow attack is released from hospital
A police officer who was stabbed during the Glasgow hotel attack has been released from hospital.
Police infiltrate encrypted system, arrest hundreds ‘leading secret criminal lives’, and seize £54m
Police have arrested hundreds of suspected top-tier criminals involved in murder, gun smuggling and drug trafficking after infiltrating their encrypted phone system.
Revealed: The encrypted system infiltrated by police to uncover top criminal network
Police forces across Europe celebrated their infiltration of EncroChat on Thursday, disrupting international organised crime networks which were using the company’s encrypted phones.
‘Prepare for the worst’: Warning for A&Es if no COVID-19 vaccine by winter
Scientists are warning the UK should be prepared for the worst this winter as a COVID-19 vaccine may not be ready.
Man arrested over toppling of Edward Colston statue
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after a statue of slave trader Edward Colston was pulled down in Bristol.
Revealed: Areas with highest number of weekly coronavirus cases
Further local lockdowns are “just days away”, Sky News understands.
‘Deep concern’: UK summons Chinese ambassador over Hong Kong security law
The Foreign Office has summoned the Chinese ambassador to make clear the UK’s “deep concern” over the new Hong Kong national security law.
Noah Donohoe funeral: Mother’s tribute to ‘beautiful soul’
The mother of a schoolboy found dead in a storm drain six days after he went missing has said he gave her a lifetime of love in his 14 years.
Topshop owner and Harrods cut 1,200 jobs on grim day for retailers
Luxury department store Harrods will axe 672 jobs, following similar cuts by Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group and the owner of Upper Crust and Caffe Ritazza.
Government must fulfil £9bn pledge to decarbonise homes, campaigners say
The government needs to decarbonise UK homes if it is serious about a green building programme after the coronavirus outbreak, climate change campaigners have said.
Murder investigation after girl, five, dies in knife incident at flat
Police have launched a murder investigation after a five-year-old girl died after being stabbed at a flat in south London.
Boy, 15, charged with supplying class A drug after death of 13-year-old
A teenager has been charged with supplying a class A drug after a 13-year-old boy was found dead in a park in South Wales last year.
Escaped boa constrictor found at allotment in Wales
Allotment holders in South Wales got the shock of their life when they discovered a 6ft (1.8-metre) boa constrictor among their vegetables.