Demands grow for government science chiefs to reveal evidence backing move to lift last protective measures A future variant of Covid-19 could be much more dangerous and cause far higher numbers of deaths and cases of serious illness than Omicron, leading UK scientists have warned. As a result, many of […]
Paul Bayes, retiring bishop of Liverpool, calls for an end to ‘rancid and dangerous’ political culture in Britain Today’s political culture is “rancid and dangerous” and Boris Johnson should be ashamed of telling a lie that led to street violence, a senior Church of England bishop has said. Paul Bayes, […]
Emergency services at scene of partial building collapse in Hackney Wick, east London Seven people have been rescued from the Two More Years bar in east London, and a number of people have been treated at the scene and taken to hospital after a mezzanine floor collapsed at the venue. […]
Joe Biden due to speak with Putin by phone on Saturday Officials tell Americans to leave Ukraine in next 48 hours The US has warned of the “very distinct possibility” of a Russian invasion of Ukraine in the next few days, potentially involving an overwhelming attack on Kyiv, and told […]
Most PCR testing for people with symptoms could be scrapped by end of March in plans to ‘live with virus’ How much does a Covid test cost around the world? Coronavirus – latest updates The Treasury is pushing for most free Covid testing to end as soon as next month […]
Boris Johnson contacted over alleged parties that took place while the UK was under strict Covid curbs Boris Johnson has been sent a questionnaire by Scotland Yard over alleged parties in Downing Street, in a move that could raise fresh concerns among Tory MPs about his leadership. No 10 confirmed […]
Village of Aceredo in Galicia was flooded in 1992 to create Alto Lindoso reservoir A ghost village that has emerged as drought has nearly emptied a dam on the Spanish-Portuguese border is drawing crowds of tourists with its eerie, grey ruins. With the reservoir at 15% of its capacity, details […]
Journalist and several other reporters freed after being held while on assignment with UNHCR The Taliban have released a British journalist and several other reporters they had been holding for several days, in an incident that deepened concerns about pressure on media inside Afghanistan. The group were on assignment for […]
Chief to leave role two years early after London’s mayor accused her of failing to deal with misogyny and racism in the force Latest updates: Dame Cressida Dick to stand down – live Cressida Dick has been forced out as head of the Metropolitan police after London’s mayor accused her […]
Departing commissioner’s handling of controversies including Daniel Morgan and Sarah Everard cases draws sharp criticism As Cressida Dick confirmed she will be leaving Scotland Yard in the coming weeks, those affected by the controversies during her tenure welcomed her resignation. “The first time I dealt with Cressida Dick was in […]