Police are investigating whether criminal charges should be brought against a hospital trust where hundreds of cases of poor maternity care are being examined, including allegedly avoidable deaths of babies and mothers.
‘So far, so V’: Bank of England’s chief economist sees sharp bounce-back
The UK economy is on course for a V-shaped recovery from the coronavirus crisis though the risk of a prolonged period of unemployment remains, according to the Bank of England’s chief economist.
Girl, 4, dies in hospital after being found injured
A four-year-old girl has died in hospital after she and a 35-year-old woman were found injured in a home in south London.
Map reveals which areas are affected by UK’s first localised lockdown
A map has been published that shows where Leicester’s localised lockdown will be in force.
UK coronavirus deaths increase by 155 as Leicester lockdown tightens
The number of people who have died with coronavirus in the UK has increased by 155, according to government figures.
PM refuses to rule out tax rises to pay for coronavirus recovery plan
The prime minister has not ruled out raising taxes to pay for his multibillion-pound coronavirus recovery plan.
E-scooters to be allowed on UK roads as nationwide ban lifted
E-scooters will be allowed on UK roads from Saturday, lifting a nationwide ban.
Airbus cuts 1,700 UK jobs due to ‘unprecedented’ crisis
Airbus is to cut 1,700 jobs in the UK as part of a major restructuring caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Welder, 36, found dead after consuming too much caffeine
A welder died from consuming too much caffeine, an inquest has heard.
Law will be changed as COVID-19 spike forces Leicester back into lockdown
Ministers will change the law in order to enforce the local coronavirus lockdown in Leicester, the health secretary has told Sky News.
‘Difficult decision’: Leicester gets UK’s first local lockdown as COVID-19 cases soar
Leicester will keep coronavirus restrictions in place as part of the UK’s first localised lockdown.
‘Build, build, build’: PM channels 1930’s US ‘new deal’ with coronavirus recovery plan
Boris Johnson will attempt to mark a new phase in the coronavirus response on Tuesday by setting out plans for an “infrastructure revolution” to create jobs and stimulate an economic recovery.
No entry: How Leicester is locking down – and will it work?
Leicester will remain under the current lockdown measures for at least two more weeks as restrictions are relaxed across the rest of England on Saturday.
No coronavirus deaths in Scotland for fourth day – as Wales changes lockdown rules
Scotland has recorded no deaths from coronavirus for the fourth day running, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Greece extends coronavirus travel ban on UK visitors
Greece is extending its ban on UK flights for another two weeks, the country’s prime minister has said.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by cyclist while crossing road
A 56-year-old man has died after colliding with a cyclist while crossing a road.
PM: ‘Mistake’ to go back to austerity because of coronavirus pandemic
It would be a “mistake” to go back to austerity as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the prime minister has said.
Cheers! 1.5m extra pub-goers expected this weekend
Britons are expected to spend £210m in pubs when they reopen in England this weekend.
Mum stabbed in face while pushing pram ‘feared attacker would rape her’
A mother stabbed in the face by a stranger as she pushed her baby in a pram feared he was going to rape her, a court has heard.
Visitors have been using the Queen’s estate in Scotland as an outdoor toilet
Rangers at the Balmoral Estate have found human waste and wipes near trails as people have been using the grounds as an outdoor toilet.
Schools in England to benefit from 10-year rebuilding programme
Some of England’s crumbling schools and colleges are to benefit from a 10-year rebuilding programme under plans to be set out by the prime minister on Monday.
Leicester could be first city to go into local lockdown amid ‘spike’ in COVID-19 cases
The home secretary has confirmed that Leicester could be the first city to go into a local lockdown, over reports of a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Scotland reports no coronavirus deaths for third day running
Scotland has reported no new deaths of people who had tested positive for coronavirus for the third day running.
Glasgow knife attacker pictured as family say they are ‘shocked’
Sky News has obtained images of knifeman Badreddin Abadlla Adam, who stabbed six people, including a police officer, in Glasgow.
Three people charged after Brixton street party disorder left 27 police officers hurt
Three people have been charged after violent scenes at an unlicensed street party in Brixton, south London.
Former EastEnders star ‘held at knifepoint by robbers who broke into her home’
Police are investigating after former EastEnders star Molly Conlin was allegedly held at knifepoint by robbers who broke into her home.
‘Natural leader with a big smile’: Tribute to teenager after police find body
A missing teenager from Belfast believed to have been found dead in a storm drain has been described as a “natural leader” with a “caring nature” by the principal of his school.
Protesters and partygoers slammed for ‘unacceptable’ lockdown rule breaches
The home secretary has said the behaviour of protesters and partygoers breaking distancing rules is “unacceptable” and warned that anyone assaulting police officers will “face the full force of the law”.
Tackle education gap or face youth violence, says ex-watchdog
Failing to make up the education time lost as a result of the pandemic will cause social unrest and unprecedented youth violence, a former schools watchdog has warned.
‘It’s something I will never forget’: Stabbed Glasgow officer speaks of ordeal
A policeman left in critical condition after responding to a multiple stabbing attack at a Glasgow hotel has spoken of the scene he was first confronted with, saying it “is something I will never forget”.