Boris Johnson has cancelled a visit to Lancashire today because a family member has tested positive for COVID, Downing Street said.

Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam is leaving his post as England's deputy chief medical officer, Sajid Javid has confirmed.

People travelling from the UK to France will no longer have to self-isolate on arrival or show proof that their trip is essential from Friday morning, tourism minister Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne has announced.

The NHS faces pressure across all sorts of services every winter, but almost two years into a pandemic and these strains are felt more deeply than ever.

Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski is facing a one-day suspension from the Commons after being found to have broken the rules over an apology he gave for bullying parliamentary staff.

Novak Djokovic has been drawn against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the Australian Open despite no decision being made over whether he is allowed to compete.

Two major players in fashion retail have reported differing fortunes in terms of momentum over Christmas, with Marks and Spencer (M&S) having more to smile about than ASOS for once.

Singer Ronnie Spector has died at the age of 78 following a "brief battle" with cancer, her family has confirmed.

Russia could launch a new invasion of Ukraine from the sea - a form of attack that Russian forces "constantly practice", including in Crimea, the deputy head of the Ukrainian navy has said. 

Sewage, animal waste and chemicals are choking the life from English rivers, a group of cross-party MPs have warned today.