Chancellor Rishi Sunak said Covid presents a "huge challenge" to the UK and confirmed a support package worth £4.6bn to help sustain jobs through the third national lockdown

England has entered a new national lockdown in a bid to tackle the spread of coronavirus but when will it end? Here is everything we know about when tough restrictions finish

Non-essential businesses must close as part of the new national lockdown, with pubs, restaurants, gyms and hairdressers all forced to close their doors

John Apter, chairman of the Police Federation says officers will be cast as the "villain of the pandemic" as he predicts tougher fines and more enforcement this lockdown

Scientists have warned that the message to "stay at home" will not work as effectively as it did last spring because of it is far easier to catch the latest Covid-19 variant

**WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT** West Midlands Police urged two attackers, believed to be white and in their early 20s, to come forward and consider the "emotional distress" they've caused

The car crashed into a bus before its occupants fled the scene in Doncaster, Yorkshire. They are set to "come in for a chat in the new year", with officers "interested in the contents of the boot"

Alexander Parkin, Oxford graduate from South London, used to work on the BBC Radio 3 show Late Junction, and admitted possession of crystal meth with intent to supply at court

Tommy Pilling lost his battle with coronavirus on New Year's Day after being diagnosed with the disease on December 17 while he was being treated in hospital for a separate chest infection

Michael Gove said he could not predict "with accuracy exactly what we will be able to relax and when". Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the new measures last night

One of the most iconic fashion items in history, Di's wedding dress was seen by millions across the world, but the royal designer 'felt faint' when she saw the unexpected change of the dress on TV

Some parts of the country are set to be battered with heavy downpours, whereas others will see rain, sleet and snow showers. Bitter winds will also make the temperature feel even chillier

Gareth Sumner, 39, claimed someone hacked his Facebook account when police found indecent photos, but later admitted to downloading and possessing indecent images

Ministers are considering toughening the UK border, and are believed to be discussing whether international arrivals will need to have a negative Covid test before travelling to Britain

Whatever explanation is found for the 'disappearing' black hole, it's likely to change our existing theories about how black holes behave when galaxies collide

Ximena Hita was found dead at her home just weeks before this year's Miss Mexico contest was due to take place, as fellow contestants shared their heartbreak over the loss

Frances Burscough noticed the man on the street near the Walton Road branch, in Kirkdale, Merseyside, to buy a coffee on her way home on Monday, December 28

England is to enter a new national lockdown which involves a strict ‘stay at home’ message – but you can leave your home for a limited number of reasons

The reason we have found no evidence of alien life is, quite simply, because there isn't any. Or at least that's what top Brit astrophysicist Geraint Lewis believes

England will be plunged into a third national lockdown in a bid to tackle the rapid spread of coronavirus. Here is everything you can and can’t do under the new rules

The Prime Minister has tonight announced that England will be plunged into its third national lockdown in a bid to fight a huge spike in Covid cases after Christmas. But what does that mean for schools?

In a televised address to the nation on Monday, January 4, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the latest measures, with Brits being urged to stay at home immediately

With Boris Johnson expected to announce a full national lockdown in a televised address at 8pm on Monday night, it is believed he will ban pubs selling takeaway pints

The huge vulva is an absolutely massive piece of artwork, but some people are not happy that it has been installed with one person saying it is "ruining the landscape"

Adamo Canto admitted taking 'irreplaceable' medals and other items valued at up to £100,000 to pay off payday loan debts