Rising coronavirus cases in a small number of areas in England has led the deputy chief medical officer to warn: “Don’t wreck this now.”
More than 19 million have now had first COVID jab – as UK reports another 345 deaths
The UK has reported another 345 coronavirus deaths and 8,523 new cases, while more than 19 million people have now had their first vaccine dose.
Hancock and Van-Tam insist vaccine rollout right not to prioritise police and teachers
Vaccinating people based on their age and not their profession is “the moral thing to do”, according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
COVID-19 infection rates drop again across the UK, according to ONS data
Coronavirus infection rates in the community have continued to fall further across the UK, according to the latest figures.
Northern Ireland halts construction of post-Brexit inspection facilities
Uncertainty around the future of the Northern Ireland protocol has seen the construction of purpose-built inspection facilities at ports halted.
Sturgeon broke ministerial code, Salmond tells inquiry – but doesn’t call for her to resign
Alex Salmond has said he has “no doubt” Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code, but did not call for her resignation.
Ryan Giggs has bail extended following arrest on suspicion of assault
Wales manager and former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs has had his bail extended after he was arrested on suspicion of assault.
Hamilton asks ‘what’s next?’ as he urges fans to keep up BLM fight
Lewis Hamilton has urged people who supported the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement for racial equality to “keep pushing” for “true change”.
‘I did what any husband and father would do’: Prince Harry on stepping back from royal life
Prince Harry has revealed he stepped back from his royal duties because the British press was “toxic” and was “destroying” his mental health.
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Nicola Sturgeon accused of damaging Scotland’s institutions to ‘save her own skin’
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of damaging Scotland’s institutions to “save her own skin”.
UK reports another 323 coronavirus deaths and 9,985 cases – as first jab count tops 18.6 million
More than 18.6 million people have now had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine in the UK, and second jabs have hit 700,000.
COVID alert level downgraded as threat of NHS being overwhelmed recedes
The UK’s COVID-19 alert level has been downgraded as the threat of the NHS being overwhelmed recedes.
COVID alert level drops: What it means and what needs to happen for it to fall further
The UK introduced a COVID alert level system in May 2020 to reflect the degree of threat to the country from the virus.
Major cities falling well behind in UK’s bid to vaccinate its way out of lockdown
The 15 areas of England to have vaccinated the lowest proportion of adults against COVID-19 are all in London.
Almost 70,000 COVID lockdown fines handed out, with steep rise since Christmas
Police have handed out nearly 70,000 fines to people for breaching COVID-19 lockdown rules since they came into force, with more than 6,000 issued in a single week, new data shows.
Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Crown actor Ronald Pickup has died aged 80
Actor Ronald Pickup, who appeared in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and The Crown, has died at the age of 80.
One anti-HS2 protester left in Euston tunnels after Swampy leaves
Veteran environmental activist Swampy has left an anti-HS2 demonstration in a network of tunnels beneath central London, leaving just one protester left.
PM says exam-free summer ‘as good a compromise as we can come to’ for pupils
Allowing teachers to award grades to pupils this summer is “as good a compromise as we can come to” following the cancellation of formal exams, Boris Johnson has said.
Last month was deadliest January in England since 2002
Last month had the highest January mortality rate in England since 2002, according to new data.
More than 18 million COVID jabs now administered in UK
More than 18 million people have now received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine in the UK.
Vaccine side-effects to fertility concerns – Van-Tam answers your questions
England’s deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has appeared on Sky News to answer some questions from the public on the coronavirus crisis.
Handforth Parish Council – made famous by that Zoom meeting – may be abolished
A parish council that went viral after a Zoom meeting descended into chaos could be scrapped.
Vaccine passports ‘could allow summer sports events at full capacity’
Vaccine passports could make it possible for sports fans to watch the events they love this summer, the boss of Silverstone race track has said.
‘Let’s keep going’: New ad campaign urges people to continue staying at home
An advertising blitz has been launched to encourage people to keep staying at home until COVID-19 restrictions can be lifted.
I studied Alan Titchmarsh gardening videos, alleged terror plotter tells court
An aspiring rapper accused of plotting a terrorist attack using a gladiator-style sword founded an agricultural charity and was studying Alan Titchmarsh gardening videos, he has told a jury.
‘Zombie knives’ and Rambo-style blades found after boy, 16, stabbed in south London
Two so-called zombie knives and two Rambo-style blades were found at the scene of an attack on a 16-year-old boy, police have said.
Five officers investigated for alleged manslaughter after death of man following arrest
Five police officers are being investigated for alleged manslaughter after a 24-year-old man died following his arrest in Milton Keynes.
Sky News wins six RTS awards including News Channel of the Year
Sky News has been named News Channel of the Year at the Royal Television Society awards.
Salmond will now appear before harassment inquiry this week – days after pulling out over Sturgeon evidence row
The on-off appearance of Alex Salmond before a Scottish parliament inquiry is back on.