Inflation rose to 5.1% last month, hitting a fresh decade high as the cost of living squeeze on households intensified.

Grant Shapps has said he believes "with some confidence" that no further COVID restrictions will be required in England before Christmas and that people can enjoy the festive period as planned.

Adults must now show a COVID pass to enter nightclubs and other large events in England.

Comedian Jethro has died after contracting COVID-19, his manager has said.

About 150 people were left trapped on the roof of Hong Kong's World Trade Centre after a major fire broke out.

A woman who killed 16-month-old Star Hobson after inflicting 'utterly catastrophic' injuries on the toddler will be sentenced today as questions surround the response of social services following concerns raised over her safety.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson after a fatal house fire in Reading.

A Conservative former mayoral candidate has quit a senior role in the London Assembly after he was accused of "clearly breaking" COVID regulations.

Boris Johnson has suffered the biggest Conservative rebellion since the 2019 general election as 100 Tory MPs opposed the introduction of COVID certificates for nightclubs and large events in England.

COVID-19 deaths in the United States have topped 800,000, with more than 25% of fatalities coming after vaccines became available earlier this year.