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Greater Manchester mayor says the curfew is doing "more harm than good", but ministers defend it.
Claudia Webbe, the Labour MP for Leicester East, is due to appear in court in November.
But students are assured they will be able to return home for Christmas holidays.
The New York Times alleges years of tax avoidance, a claim the US president calls “fake news”.
More than 100 fines were issued as police broke up at least 300 house parties across Scotland at the weekend.
But food can still be served after it emerged Parliament's bars are exempt from early closing times.
Ed Davey will draw on his experience as a carer in his first leader's speech at party conference.
The firm gets a new licence to work in the capital after a court says it has addressed safety issues.
The boy can also remember more things as he recovers from the injuries sustained during the fall.
More tributes are paid to Sgt Matiu Ratana as police continue their investigation into his death.
Priya Sahu, 11, found the ring on a day trip to a beach and managed to track down its owner.
Jim Grover's pictures of people he met on Clapham Common who talked about their altered lives.
Self-isolating uni students are using signs in windows to communicate with the outside world.
Supermarket chain Tesco has teamed up with the food-sharing app Olio in a bid to reduce food waste.
The BBC has revealed how it will protect celebrities, dancers and crew working on the show.
Almost 200 health workers have died of Covid-19 in Venezuela since the pandemic began in March.
The story of Emmanuel "Onry" Henreid and the unexpected duet that went viral.
A woman describes her pain at not being able to see her husband regularly at his care home.
The monster 738-yard hole on the Orkney island of Westray is one of the longest in the world.
A voicemail app makes it easier to speak to family members in prison, as one young woman found when her mum was jailed.
We look at why you can't log out of a venue, and how to change your postcode on the app.
The US president says he won't release his tax returns while under audit, but can he?
People who worked for England's NHS Test and Trace tell of technical problems, confusion and wasted resources.
A disputed territory lies at the heart of this conflict, which dates back to the Soviet Union.
Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.
The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital.
The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.
Darren Fletcher explains how Manchester City's problems in their shock 5-2 defeat by Leicester go deeper than just poor play by their defenders.
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff discusses his ongoing battle with bulimia in a new BBC One documentary.
Football has "lost the plot" with the new handball ruling and decisions made by officials are causing matches to "lose the spectacle", says Steve Bruce.
Justin Jefferson dancing in the end zone for the Minnesota Vikings and Russell Wilson's touchdown spree feature in the NFL's plays of the week.
Match of the Day 2's Jermaine Jenas and Darren Fletcher discuss the handball rule which resulted in two controversial goals for Newcastle United and Everton.
What are your rights if your tuition or accommodation has been affected by the pandemic?
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the working lives of the under-25s.
More areas of South Wales are set to face extra restrictions.
Key holiday spots are being regularly added to the travel quarantine list as infection rates rise.
If you are told to self-isolate, how long must you do it for, and what are the rules?
Key charts and maps explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world.
An NHS contact tracing app has finally been launched in England and Wales. We answer some of your questions.
People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are being traced.
The government has announced a job support scheme for when furlough ends.
The simple but crucial number at the heart of lockdown decisions across the UK.
What are European countries doing to control new coronavirus outbreaks?
How does it work when a government wants to borrow money, and when does it have to pay it back?
Lack of training is restricting access to abortion in Germany, but students are trying to change that.
Charlie Ilsley is being treated in Mexico after UK doctors stopped his oral chemotherapy in March.
Police said enforcement in the form of fixed penalty notices was only used as a "last resort".
Dave Adams will walk 400km for the charity that helped him with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The bus tour employee used Kat Kingsley's personal details to contact her without good cause.
Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell councils all support the scheme in a bid to ease congestion.
A technology firm applies to open a five-mile flight path for deliveries by drones and other uses.
The order is needed to "prevent a repeat" of an attack in Reading, police say.
The 16-year-old was given an 18-month Youth Rehabilitation Order for the "serious" offences.
Xavier Hopkins, who only has 10% of his sight, turned his passion for mountain biking into a career.
Thames Valley Police say the officers and those they had close contact with are self-isolating.
Network Rail says the coronavirus pandemic has delayed talks about the line from Reading to the airport.
A teenager has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a man was stabbed on Saturday.
They would be reserved for key workers struggling to get NHS tests.
The Belles on Bikes are reporting more women interested in cycling as lockdown eases.
The key workers are given a chance to escape the stress of Covid-19 by an outdoor centre.
The widow of PC Andrew Harper wants life sentences for anyone who kills an emergency worker.
Mehndi artists share how their art helped their mental health during lockdown.
The mother of PC Andrew Harper starts a campaign for "Andrew's Law" after his killers were convicted of manslaughter.
A group of volunteers set-up a charity so they could grow food to help feed their community.
The Duke of Edinburgh steps down as as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles after almost 70 years of involvement.
Reading maintain their perfect start to the Championship season with victory away against Cardiff City.
The National League says it is in talks with the Government and FA over a "critical financial support package".
EFL chairman Rick Parry says it is "a little bizarre" people are allowed in pubs but cannot attend football matches.
Everton defender Lewis Gibson joins Championship club Reading on loan for the duration of the season.
Goals from Michael Olise and Yakou Meite help Reading beat nine-man Barnsley for a first home Championship win since February.
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1. How to say no and thrive. Knowing how to say no at work is an essential skill. Knowing how to do it when job insecurity is rife is even more vital. There are three reasons why saying yes to all requests is a bad idea. READ MORE 2. Thousands may be defying quarantine as Covid cases surge. Police across the country are dealing with thousands of alleged violations of quarantine rules involving residents who may not be self-isolating after trips abroad, reports The Guardian. The news comes as scientists say that the UK risks the return of national lockdown after another surge in the number of positive cases was recorded on Friday. The government’s daily figures for Sunday showed 2,988 new cases – the highest since 22 May and a rise of 1,1175 on Saturday. BBC 3. Britain is ‘not scared’ to walk away from Brexit talks. Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator insists the government is not “scared” of walking away from talks without a trade deal. David Frost said the UK would leave the transition arrangement “come what may” in December. Meanwhile, the EU negotiator Michel Barnier has said he is “worried and disappointed” about a lack of concessions from London. Mail on Sunday 4. An office model that suits everyone? Working from home has become much more popular since the pandemic broke, but many workers are keen to return to the office — at least, occasionally. This has led companies such as Deloitte and KPMG to consider the hub-and-spoke model, whereby a central main office (the hub) can be augmented by smaller offices or coworking spaces close to home (the spokes). Proponents of the model say it allows companies to drastically reduce the amount of space they need, while providing convenience and flexibility for employees. The Guardian 5. Positive thinking has limits. Dreaming of wonderful outcomes - landing a coveted promotion, reaching a long sought professional milestone - can feel great. But those good feelings can easily lull us into not doing the tough work to achieve our goals. Instead, we are better off using a technique called mental contrasting, where we image our great outcomes, step back and reflect on the obstacles in our way and then plan for ways to overcome those impediments. Our fantasies can help inspire and motivate us, but we often need a dose of reality to get moving. This concept during our free webinar: Ideas for Effective Management and Leadership. READ MORE |
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6. Putting self-doubt in its place. For those who stop themselves before speaking up at meetings or who think twice before sharing a new idea with a manager, take note: You are far from alone. Few of us are strangers to self-doubt, especially at work. Here’s a tip. Try to catch yourself when you're remaining silent at meetings and jump into the conversation even if you aren't completely sure what you're adding is accurate. Imperfect contributions can help lead a group to new ideas. Another tip? Pay close attention to the hedging phrases you use in conversation: Leading with "I may be wrong, but..." does no one any favours. Editor 7. Record number of young people are on benefits. An unprecedented number of young people are claiming benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, government data shows. The number of under-25s on Universal Credit nearly doubled during lockdown, rising by 250,000 to 538,000. Last week, the government launched a £2bn employment scheme for school leavers in a national effort to restore the UK’s economy. BBC 8. Roads data suggests back-to-work push is failing. The government’s push to get people back to work appeared to be failing as a survey by the AA found that 40 per cent of people who normally drove to work were working from home all or part of the time. This rose to 54 per cent among senior or middle managers and professionals. The government said it is “keen to get people back in the office”. The Times 9. UK slides down the league table of global broadband speeds. British broadband speeds are among the slowest in Europe, plummeting 13 places in an annual study ranking the average broadband speeds of 221 countries. The UK was in 47th place, with a typical household taking more than twice as long to download a movie than the western European average. Among the countries leapfrogging the UK were Malta, Puerto Rico and Romania. Metro 10. The bottom line. The value of the “Union dividend” per person in Scotland for the year to 5 April is £1,941, up from £1,805 for the previous 12 months. Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland figures showed £15.1bn more was spent in Scotland than raised there in taxes last year. The Telegraph |
Alex spent four months as a coronavirus tracer and spoke to only one person with the virus in that time.
A woman describes her pain at not being able to see her husband regularly at his care home.
Supermarket chain Tesco has teamed up with the food-sharing app Olio in a bid to reduce food waste.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said there will be no easing on restrictions in theatres against the current backdrop of rising infections.
Students at Manchester Metropolitan University are isolating after more than 100 tested positive for Covid-19.
Ian Wilkinson has filmed more than 100 services since April.
More than 100 people are taking part in weekly sea swims at dawn after seeing a social media post.
They're a part of everyday life, so how can you wear a face mask and have clear skin too?
Met chief Cressida Dick has paid tribute to Sgt Matiu Ratana, who was shot dead in a custody centre.
Freshers week is a rite of passage for students across the country - but coronavirus restrictions are on the horizon.
Retailers ask for better legal protection for staff amid reports of hundreds of abusive incidents a day.
Instead of a ballroom full of excitable musicians, the Mercury Prize 2020 was handed out in the socially distanced One Show studio.
The UK chancellor said the Job Support Scheme would start in November and last for six months.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he understood "the challenges" around downloading the NHS Covid-19 app.
This guide explains how to install the NHS Covid-19 app on Android smartphones and iPhones.
The shadow chancellor says half of her 40 requests for targeted wage support for workers were “rebuffed” by the government.
Could human challenge trials speed up the development of a coronavirus vaccine?
Gavin Jackson was warned to lose weight or miss the birth of his daughter.
Stella Moris gave birth to the couple's two sons while he was in hiding in the Ecuadorean embassy.
Kamilah was in a crisis when she found flowers with a note saying 'this is a gift'.
In a televised address, Boris Johnson warns that "too many breaches" have allowed the virus to spread.
Sir Keir Starmer cites the CBI, TUC and the Bank of England governor in asking for an extension to the furlough scheme.
Andreas Johnson, 30, says taking part in the online art group has made him "happy" during lockdown.
Xavier Hopkins, who only has 10% of his sight, turned his passion for mountain biking into a career.
Boris Johnson says new restrictions are needed now to avoid "more drastic action" in the future.
Michael Gove says the message has changed in "response to the spread of the virus".
Stranger Things star plays Sherlock's sister in Enola Holmes alongside Helena Bonham Carter.
The office in Potters Bar has registered more than 100 companies that are named in the Fincen files – a leak of suspicious activity reports filed by banks.
Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance says measures must be taken to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Awesome Archie was created during lockdown in a bid to celebrate children's diversity.
The band say the pressures associated with an online presence can be harmful to young people's mental health.
Oscar the alpaca forced a football match to pause for 15 minutes after he stormed onto the pitch.
Only one Bulldog was ever built but it was sold by the company 40 years ago to raise cash.
