Key Takeaways: Germany has suspended use of the coronavirus vaccine created by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford in the under-60s, due to renewed concerns over reports of blood clots. The move comes after the c
Key Takeaways: Germany has suspended use of the coronavirus vaccine created by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford in the under-60s, due to renewed concerns over reports of blood clots. The move comes after the c
Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights
GETTY IMAGES The UK is at a "real risk" of falling behind the EU when it comes to workers' rights, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) says. The union body said the EU had "various initiatives" in
UK not institutionally racist - but overt racism still exists, review finds
In the major research it was concluded that Britain is not a "post-racial" society, and racism persists, but issues around race and racism are becoming "less important" The Commission said the UK co
Scientists believe such restrictions should "increase in strength" in order to keep COVID-19 under control, new research suggests. The roadmap out of lockdown may be progressing but measures such as wearing face
UK should be 'model for other white majority countries', finds government-ordered race review
Longer school days, a move away from unconscious bias training and the ditching of the BAME acronym are among key recommendations. The UK "should be regarded as a model for other white-majority countries" althoug
Key Takeaways: The European Union could open up a “Pandora’s box” if it restricts exports of Covid vaccines, said James Crabtree of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. He said the EU is facing
Coronavirus: Germany tightens borders amid alarm over pandemic
Everyone arriving at German airports will need to have a negative test before departure, from Tuesday | EPA Germany could see 100,000 infections a day if the third wave of coronavirus spreads unchecked, the head of the
Coronavirus: France accuses UK of 'blackmail' over vaccine exports
France's vaccine rollout - along with the rest of the EU - is lagging behind the UK's | REUTERS France has accused the UK of "blackmail" over its handling of coronavirus vaccine exports, amid continui
Boris Johnson cheated with lover Jennifer Arcuri in family home while wife was away
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri said she and then Mayor Boris Johnson were nearly rumbled after sleeping together while his wife Marina Wheeler was away Jennifer Arcuri today reveals she slept with Boris
Batley Grammar School parents call for calm after uproar over image of Mohammed used in lesson
Children were shown the image during a religious studies class, prompting protests and calls for the teachers to be sacked. Protesters and media surrounded the gates of Batley Grammar School on Friday A group of Bat
Germany’s Merkel admits ‘mistake’ and reverses Easter lockdown
Key Takeaways: German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reversed plans for a lockdown over Easter amid criticism from experts and officials over the move. Experts said it would have little impact on a third wave of infecti
How Steve Bannon and a Chinese Billionaire Created a Right-Wing Coronavirus Media Sensation
Increasingly allied, the American far right and members of the Chinese diaspora tapped into social media to give a Hong Kong researcher a vast audience for peddling unsubstantiated pandemic claims. Dr. Li-Meng Yan wanted t
Covid-19: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies
The EU's vaccine rollout campaign has been slower than that of the UK | EPA EU leaders are to hold virtual talks to discuss ways of boosting Covid vaccine supplies and improving the rollout of doses across the 27-n
Boris Johnson: UK considering tougher measures on France arrivals
REUTERS Tougher measures on hauliers travelling from France to the UK are to be considered to stop Covid variants being imported, Boris Johnson has said. At an MPs' hearing, the prime minister was asked why France
Children could be offered Covid jab from August in time for the new school year
Safety data on a child vaccine study is expected to be revealed this summer which is when ministers are expected to decide whether youngsters can be given the jab The Covid jab could be offered to children as early as Augu
COVID-19: Over-50s urged to book a jab before rollout slows down from Monday
An NHS letter warned the UK faces a "significant reduction" in coronavirus vaccine supplies from 29 March. The national medical director for the NHS is urging any remaining over-50s to book in for their COVID-19
Prince Harry joins Silicon Valley mental health start-up
Key Takeaways: Prince Harry has joined Silicon Valley start-up BetterUp as its chief impact officer. It’s his first official role at a private company since he stepped down from being a working member of the roy
Coronavirus: Russia's Putin gets vaccine but without cameras
Mr Putin, in Siberia at the weekend, is no stranger to photo-opportunities but wanted to avoid the cameras for his jab | EPA Vladimir Putin has been vaccinated against Covid-19, partly to encourage other Russians who r
UK will 'definitely' be engulfed by third Covid wave, warns Chris Whitty
Professor Chris Whitty has warned the UK will encounter problems with coronavirus variants, vaccine shortages and outbreaks in schools and prisons in the future The UK will 'definitely' suffer another wave of coron
COVID-19: Johnson says 'capitalism' and 'greed' are behind the UK's vaccine success
The prime minister is reported to have made the comments to 1922 Committee members, but adds: "I regret saying it." Boris Johnson will be questioned by the Liaison Committee Pic: AP Boris Johnson is facing
COVID-19: Vaccines could be made mandatory for care workers, says Matt Hancock
The health secretary tells Sky News the issue is being looked into by a taskforce, but that "no decisions have been taken". Care home workers could be legally required to get a COVID vaccine Getting a COVI
COVID-19: UK to hold minute's silence to mark one year since lockdown
A year since his address to the nation, Boris Johnson says the past year has been one of the most difficult in the UK's history. The PM has said he will observe the minute's silence privately A horrific year
Foreign holidays illegal from Monday with £5,000 fines for breaching rules
Non-essential international travel will be explicitly banned under new coronavirus laws - which won't expire until June 30 Foreign travel is banned under lockdown rules (Image: Reuters) Foreign holidays will be
Covid vaccines: EU tussle with UK over AstraZeneca escalates
Italy was among EU countries which suspended, then resumed, AstraZeneca jabs over unfounded blood clot fears | GETTY IMAGES "This is not about EU v UK. This is a problem with AstraZeneca," claimed an EU diplo
Key Takeaways: There are increasing signs that the British public are growing frustrated with the restrictions, with anti-lockdown protests hitting the capital at the weekend. The vaccination rollout has been a silver
Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge
A street mural celebrating health workers in Paris | EPA France and Poland have reintroduced partial lockdowns as both countries battle a sharp rise in Covid infections in recent weeks. Some 21 million people in 16 ar
In pictures: 'Shameful' scenes in Bristol after 'Kill The Bill' protest descends into anarchy
Rioters smashed windows of a police station, set vehicles on fire and left two officers with broken bones in shocking scenes. Avon and Somerset Police said its officers had missiles and fireworks thrown at them Viol
Coronavirus vaccines: PM to telephone EU leaders in bid to stop export ban being imposed
GETTY IMAGES Boris Johnson is expected to speak to his EU counterparts this week as a row over Covid vaccine supplies continues. EU leaders will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday to discuss a ban on Oxford-AstraZenec
Turkish lira crumbles on central bank woes, yen gains
Key Takeaways: The Turkish lira slumped toward a record low versus the dollar after President Tayyip Erdogan stunned investors over the weekend by replacing the hawkish central bank governor with a critic of high intere
Covid: Paris lockdown as France fears 'third wave'
Some 1,200 people are said to be in intensive care in hospitals across Paris | EPA The French capital Paris is set to go into a month-long Covid lockdown as the country fears a third wave. Another 15 departments in