PM’s chief aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson row

There is “increasing confidence” Covid vaccines are effective against the variant, Matt Hancock says.

The NHS faces “unprecedented” pressure as the UK reports record numbers for a second day running.

The 96-year-old says she is “inspired by the goodwill” shown to her, ahead of four days of events.

Water companies apologise for sewage spills in England, but critics say customers should not foot the bill.

False claims about chemical weapon development are a Russian ploy to justify more attacks, says Jen Psaki.