UK coronavirus death toll now highest in Europe
The latest ONS figures show 32,313 UK deaths, exceeding Italy which has until now been Europe's worst-hit country.
Jacinda Ardern’s progressive leadership has been a shining beacon of light in these uncertain times
In her first term she has dealt with a major terrorist attack, dealt with a deadly volcanic eruption and dealt with a viral pandemic all while rolling out one of the most radical, progressive agendas on the world stage.
Economy set for deepest downturn in living memory as service sector plummets
A closely watched survey of the sector fell to a record low for the second month running in April.
April business figures outline grim reality of the coronavirus crisis
Confidence falls to an all-time low as figures outline the cost of coronavirus.
SNP calls for two-year Brexit transition extension due to coronavirus crisis
Ian Blackford urged other opposition parties to back an extension beyond the scheduled end date of December 31.
Hancock accused of “accelerating” the dismantling of NHS under the cloak of coronavirus
The Health Secretary has been called out for using the pandemic to transfer key public health duties from the NHS.
Keir Starmer’s net favourability 50 points ahead of Jeremy Corbyn
Starmer has called on the government to form a "national consensus" on the next phase of the coronavirus response.
London NHS Nightingale hospital mothballed with no new admissions expected
They were "absolutely not" a waste of money, the Prime Minister's spokesperson said.
Barclays gets 200 applications for small business loans in a minute
Britain’s biggest lenders launched the bounce back loans earlier on Monday.