Michelle O'Neill on possible 'circuit break' lockdown in Northern Ireland

Michelle O'Neill suggest that the idea of a circuit break lockdown needs to beseriously considered by the Northern Irish executive. She discusses prospectof 'circuit break' lockdown in Northern Ireland and admits executive'smessaging is confusing on..

All you need to know from Boris Johnson’s coronavirus statement to MPs

Boris Johnson has announced a range of new measures to combat the rapid risein coronavirus cases in the UK.

Kate meets fellow parents in London park to discuss support during lockdown

The Duchess of Cambridge has met up with mothers in a London park to chatabout how they have been helping each other out during the pandemic. Theduchess – mother to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – wasgreeted in the autumn..

UK Border Force escorts suspected migrants to shore

Large numbers of suspected migrants are arriving in the UK following days ofhigh winds in the English Channel. Border Force has deployed extra resourcesto the Dover Strait on Tuesday as crossings have resumed in earnest. More than100 people thought to..

Prime Minister: UK at perilous turning point in Covid-19 fight

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told MPs that the UK has reached a “perilousturning point” in its fight against coronavirus, as he announced furthermeasures to curb the spread of the virus.

Tropical storm makes landfall on Texas coast

Tropical Storm Beta has made landfall on the upper Texas coast. It has becomethe ninth named storm to make landfall in the continental US this year.

Michael Gove: Plans to let fans back into English sporting venues paused

Plans to allow the phased return of spectators into sporting venues in Englandfrom October 1 will be put on hold because of the recent rise in coronaviruscases, Michael Gove has announced.

Starmer: Second national lockdown would be sign of Government failure

Sir Keir Starmer has said a second national lockdown would be a “sign ofGovernment failure, not an act of God”, and would take an “immense toll” onpublic health and the economy. Speaking from Doncaster, the Labour leader toldthe virtual party..

Cabinet meet ahead of Government Covid-19 announcement

Members of the Cabinet have met to discuss further measures set to be imposedto curb the spread of coronavirus in the UK.

What are the new Covid-19 measures for pubs?

Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new measures in a bid to get Covid-19transmission under control without resorting to a national lockdown.

US election polls: Biden stretches lead over Trump to eight points

A look at the seven-day rolling average of the approval rating of USPresidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump, courtesy ofRealClearPolitics.

Gove: People must now work from home if they can

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said people should now work from home ifthey can, in efforts to “restrain” social mixing as much as possible. “Ifpeople can work from home, they should,” he told BBC Breakfast. “But I stressthat it’s..

Donald Trump praises his reshaping of the US federal judiciary

US President Donald Trump is boasting about his reshaping of the federaljudiciary days after the death of liberal Supreme Court Justice Ruth BaderGinsburg.

Premier League round-up: Liverpool see off Chelsea as Man City start with a win

A look back at the Premier League's opening weekend as Liverpool capitalise onChelsea errors to make it two wins from two. Their main title rivalsManchester City overcame a tricky task at Wolves to get off the mark with awin, but there was no such..

Brexit briefing: 100 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Wolves 1-3 Man City: Press conference with Pep Guardiola

Post-match press conference with Man City manager Pep Guardiola after hisside's 3-1 victory against Wolves at the Molineux Stadium. City impressed inthe win as Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus struck in theirPremier League opener on..

Warning over dire consequences of Covid and flu ‘co-infection’

People should “not be complacent” over flu, experts have said as new researchhas shown dire consequences of co-infection of flu and Covid -19. Thoseinfected with both flu and Covid-19 have a serious increased risk of death,Public Health England..

Pubs and bars to close by 10pm starting Thursday

The Prime Minister is to set out new measures to tackle coronavirus as UKmoves to alert level four, including the mandatory closing of pubs and bars by10pm.

Chief medical officers recommend raising Covid alert level

The UK’s four chief medical officers recommended raising the Covid alert levelfrom three to four – the second highest – indicating the “epidemic is ingeneral circulation; transmission is high or rising exponentially”.

Jeremy Corbyn calls for end of health inequality

Former Labour leader and MP for Islington North speaks at a virtual rally forthe Socialist Campaign Group. The former Labour leader called for an end tohealth inequality.

Theresa May insists she will not vote for controversial Brexit legislation

Theresa May has said she cannot support the United Kingdom Internal MarketBill.

This is the updated Porsche Panamera

Porsche has given the Panamera a mid-life refresh, with styling and technicalchanges introduced.

Prince of Wales delivers keynote for Climate Week NYC

HRH The Prince of Wales delivers a keynote address as part of the OpeningCeremony of Climate Week NYC.

Northern Ireland announces extra restrictions on social gatherings

Extra restrictions on social gatherings are to be imposed across NorthernIreland, First Minister Arlene Foster has said. There will be no mixing of twohouseholds indoors except for single-person household bubbles and certainother exemptions. No more..

Hancock announces childcare exemption for local lockdown areas

Local lockdown restrictions in England will be eased to allow people to lookafter children or vulnerable adults from outside their household. HealthSecretary Matt Hancock acknowledged that such arrangements were a “lifeline”for many people, and..

Victoria Beckham launches 2021 Spring Summer range

Victoria Beckham launches her RTW Spring Summer 2021 range at London FashionWeek.

Mother calls for son's killer to give her peace after brutal attack was 'put on Snapchat'

A grieving mother whose son’s murder is thought to have been caught onSnapchat has called for his attacker to come forward, five years after hisbrutal killing. Mariama Baby Kamara’s second child Mohamed Dura-Ray wasstabbed to death in Kennington,..

Sir David Attenborough reflects on his extraordinary career in ‘A Life On Our Planet’

Sir David Attenborough's extraordinary life and career is celebrated in a newfilm premiering in theaters in September and on Netflix. Attenborough alsooffers a stark warning about the destruction to natural habitats and fragileecosystems he's..

Dramatic rescue of three fishermen from sinking boat

Sunderland RNLI issues safety message after three fishermen were saved from asinking vessel. Shortly after 2pm yesterday (20/09) afternoon both inshorelifeboats from Sunderland RNLI launched to assist three fishermen who foundthemselves in difficulty..

Key information from September 3 coronavirus briefing

The Government’s chief medical and scientific advisers have held a coronavirusbriefing at Downing Street to explain how the virus is spreading in the UK andwhat could happen as winter approaches. Here are the main points.

Everything you need to know about Schitt’s Creek

Schitt’s Creek ended earlier this year after a six-series run, but the comedyshow has said farewell with a memorable 2020 Emmys' haul. The Canadian seriesscooped nine Emmys in total – seven at Sunday night’s awards show and two atthe Creative..

Erdem at London Fashion Week 2020

Erdem showcases the latest fashionwear from London Fashion Week. The event washeld away from the public due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic.

Anneliese Dodds on Covid-19: How did it come to this?

Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds gives a speech at the 2020 virtual LabourParty conference. Ms Dodds heavily criticises the Government's handling of thecoronavirus pandemic.

Sir Patrick Vallance: UK could see 50,000 cases a day by mid-October unless action is taken

The UK could be facing 50,000 new Covid-19 cases a day by mid-October, leadingto 200 deaths a day a month later if the current rate of infection is nothalted, the Government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance haswarned.

Succession creator on show's portrayal of America

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong delivers his acceptance speeches fromLondon, with the event forced to go largely remote due to the coronaviruspandemic.

Prince Harry wishes relay participants good luck

Prince Harry wishes competitors well in the Trailwalker Relay 2020 100kmvirtual team event, which is being held by the Gurka Welfare Trust and Oxfam.

Jennifer Aniston gets help from her Friends with surprise Emmys reunion

Jennifer Aniston hosted a mini Friends reunion during the 72nd Primetime EmmyAwards. The actress was joined at home by her former co-stars Courteney Coxand Lisa Kudrow after earlier making a surprise on-stage appearance alongsidehost Jimmy Kimmel.

Former paratrooper, 89, performs charity wing walk

John Wilkins, 89, does a sponsored wing walk for Bristol Children's Hospital'sThe Grand Appeal at Dunkeswell Airfield near Honiton in Devon.

US election polls: Biden leads Trump by seven points in the polls

A look at the seven-day rolling average of the approval rating of USPresidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump, courtesy ofRealClearPolitics.

Transport Secretary: UK at tipping point with coronavirus

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that the country was at a “tippingpoint” in the pandemic and further coronavirus measures might be needed.

Coronavirus outbreak has reached critical point, says Whitty

Britain stands at a “critical point” in the coronavirus pandemic, ProfessorChris Whitty will warn, as he lays the ground for tough new controls in anurgent attempt to halt the surge in infections. In a televised briefing onMonday, the chief..

Prince Charles: 'Millions are desperate' for climate change action

The Prince of Wales has warned that the climate crisis will "dwarf" the impactof coronavirus. Charles, speaking via a recorded message from Birkhall in thegrounds of Balmoral, said that "swift and immediate action" needs to takeplace.

Brexit briefing: 101 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Schitt's Creek sweeps comedy categories at 2020 Emmys

Watchmen, Succession and Schitt’s Creek were the big winners during apolitically charged Emmy Awards and a ceremony unlike any before. The biggestnight in US TV took place against the backdrop of a pandemic, social unrestand a looming presidential..

Celebrities read real cancer stories to encourage more support for Macmillan

Famous actors bring to life the real stories of Macmillan nurses and peoplewith cancer. Films include Sue Johnston, Himesh Patel, Emilia Fox and NinaSosanya illustrating the lifeline Macmillan Cancer Support provides formillions of people every year.

Frank Lampard vows to support Kepa Arrizabalaga after another costly mistake

Frank Lampard has admitted he will fight to boost Kepa Arrizabalaga’s brittleconfidence after the goalkeeper’s latest mistake in Chelsea’s 2-0 PremierLeague loss to Liverpool.

Oscar the Alpaca becomes pitch invader

Play had to be stopped for 20 minutes during a football match in NorthYorkshire after an alpaca ran onto the pitch. Footage of the elusive Oscar hasgone viral after he galloped into the game between Carlton Athletic and IlkleyTown on Saturday from a..

Coronavirus in numbers: UK records 3,899 new confirmed cases

The Government has revealed 41,777 people have died after testing positive forcoronavirus.

Jose Mourinho hails Bale 'top player in Europe'

Spurs manager Jose Mourinho describes new signing Gareth Bale as one of the'top players in Europe' and says he is a great addition but the team is notyet complete.

Squirrel monkeys cool off in the September sun

Zookeepers treat ZSL London Zoo’s troop of Bolivian black-capped squirrelmonkeys to star-shaped ice lollies in the autumn sunshine – as they count downto starring in ITV’s documentary London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year, whichbegins on Thursday..