Politics

Pubs could stay shut until July in more lockdown agony as Govt extends ban powers

Lockdown powers that allow local authorities to close pubs, restaurants, shops and open spaces during the Covid-19 pandemic have been extended by the government

Govt hints at new Covid travel restrictions over fears of 'undiscovered' variant

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK "can't risk the progress we have made" amid reports a new hotel quarantine could be introduced for returning travellers

Image-obsessed Melania Trump 'has blood on her hands' claims former best friend

Ex-friend to the First Lady, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, reckons Melania has "blood on her hands" after remaining silent following the riots on The Capitol Building last week

Fury as Test and Trace boss vanishes from public view during coronavirus crisis

Baroness Dido Harding, who is in charge of the £22billion programme, has not been seen in public since early November, sparking fury from MPs as she dodges questions

Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen to testify against President for 'wrongdoings'

Former lawyer to the President, Michael Cohen, has revealed that he will be working with American agencies following Trump's "failed" attempted to "destroy America"

Donald Trump's Twitter account permanently suspended after 'incitement of violence'

Donald Trump has had his Twitter account suspended following days of unrest in Washington, hours after he confirmed that he will not be attending the inauguration of Joe Biden

What time is Boris Johnson's press conference today – and what might he say?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street press conference this evening to update the country on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout

Millions face no escape from Tier 2 which will 'hold the line' but won't reduce cases

Chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty warned today that Tier 2 will not reduce cases and those in Tier 1 will likely see Covid-19 infections surge

Matt Hancock’s ex-pub landlord given test kit contract after WhatsApp message

The health secretary's former neighbour offered his services through Whatsapp, and has been awarded the contract despite having no experience producing medical supplies

Boris Johnson's Zoom connection to Commons fails as MPs laugh at embarrassed PM

MPs in the House of Commons laughed as the Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, repeatedly asked the flustered PM "have you pressed the wrong button?" It came as he announced new lockdown measures

New Covid rules to allow families to meet up at Christmas and pubs to serve food

'Christmas exemption' plans for 'festive bubbles' will allow three households to mix for five days, while shops will be open for people to buy Christmas presents

Boris Johnson calls emergency press conference to announce new 'Covid Alert Levels'

For the first time, Downing Street has confirmed the creation of a new three-tiered system for England called the "Local Covid Alert Levels" which MPs will vote on later in the week

Michelle Keegan flashes toned legs in sultry Instagram display on night out

Michelle Keegan

Former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan showcased her killer pins as she donned nothing more than a tiny blazer before enjoying a night out at a restaurant

Donald Trump 'having trouble breathing' after coronavirus diagnosis, says senior aide

Reports suggest that President Trump is "having some trouble breathing" after being admitted to hospital hours after testing positive for coronavirus

Kim Jong Un 'sends message' to Donald Trump after coronavirus diagnosis

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is believed to have contacted President Trump, sending his best wishes after he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus

Donald Trump and Melania test positive for coronavirus after top aide's diagnosis

President Donald Trump has tested positive for coronavirus, just hours after his top aide Hope Hicks confirmed she had also contracted the virus. Trump flew across the US with Hope this week

Donald Trump's close aide 'tests positive for Covid-19' after travelling with President

An aide close to President Donald Trump has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus, just after flying on board Air Force One With him to a presidential rally

Furlough scheme to be axed in days by Boris Johnson as Covid-19 second wave looms

The government warned "hard times are here" as it doubled down on ending the support programme which has helped millions keep the wolf from the door but critics say the timing could be disastrous

Conservative MP under investigation for rape free to return to parliament in two weeks

Conservative Party In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said the unnamed member of parliament's bail has been extended to early November, meaning he will be free to go back to work before the end of the month

Boris Johnson roasted after his 'fantastic year for Britain' tweet resurfaces

The PM's promise that 2020 would be a 'fantastic year for Britain' tweet has come back to haunt him as the Chancellor warns that the UK has plunged into its worst-ever recession

Kanye West claims Kim Kardashian tried to 'bring a doctor to lock me up' after outburst

Rapper and presidential candidate Kanye West has taken to social media to claim that wife Kim Kardashian-West attempted to have him "locked up" following his presidential campaign event outburst

Britain gets early access to 90 million doses of 'promising' coronavirus vaccine

The Government says millions of people could be vaccinated against coronavirus as the BioNTech/Pfizer alliance pays off. Meanwhile the public are being urged to volunteer for studies

Kanye West breaks down in tears and admits 'I almost killed my daughter'

Rapper and presidential candidate Kanye West was reduced to tears at a campaign rally in South Carolina as the star shared a heartbreaking admission

Matt Hancock in social-distancing blunder as he pats colleague on the back

Matt Hancock patted a fellow MP on the back when he appeared to forget the government's social distancing rules while attending PMQs in the House of Commons today

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Space Alien bombshell as Harvard scientist says space full of extraterrestrial ships Alien spaceships could outnumber humans by more than 140,000 to one, according to top astronomer Professor Avi Loeb. He believes there are quadrillions of UFO ships in space

'Little bigfoot played with camper's car before 10ft dad stormed over beating his chest'

Monster Hunter EXCLUSIVE: A man who ventured to an isolated campsite in thousands of acres of woodland claims he became overcome with fear at a 10ft creature that could easily 'crush his spine'

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos spark space war in row over Amazon's internet satellite plan

Space Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are engaged in a war of words over satellite-based internet access, with the Amazon boss claiming that Musk's Starlink satellites could get in the way of his rival system

UK's Covid-19 death toll now worse than Great Plague, Aids and the Blitz combined

Coronavirus The grim milestone surpasses the combined fatalities from the Great Plague, Aids pandemic, Blitz and all terror attacks and wars since 1945, which stood at 99,500

Man who died visiting sex worker has 'extreme orgasm' listed as official cause of death

In the News A man named locally as Charles Majawa, 35, died suddenly as he was having sex with the woman in Phalombe, Malawi – giving rise to a series of bad-taste jokes and memes on social media

Bridgerton Sarah Ferguson gives verdict on The Crown and says she's watched saucy Bridgerton twice Sarah Ferguson, who will see her erotic novel Her Heart for a Compass published by Mills & Boon this summer, said she binged Bridgerton twice, and also told of her reaction to Netflix's The Crown

Melania Trump will stick by Donald without the 'lovey-dovey stuff - she wants stability'

Melania Trump A source has claimed that the former First Lady will stick by the ex-US President because she wants stability in her life, and doesn't mind the lack of 'lovey dovey' stuff

Toddler 'bled to death' after swallowing battery that stayed in his body for four days

Family Jonathon Huff, who was just under two years old, died after the battery made its way through his body and caused severe injuries in his oesophagus, intestines and aorta

UK's Covid-19 death toll now worse than Great Plague, Aids and the Blitz combined

Coronavirus The grim milestone surpasses the combined fatalities from the Great Plague, Aids pandemic, Blitz and all terror attacks and wars since 1945, which stood at 99,500

EuroMillions winners 'inspired' to spend £1m prize on selfless act during Covid pandemic

Euromillions Bill and Cath Mullarkey hit the huge jackpot in 2017 and have used their winnings throughout the pandemic to help the homeless and those vulnerable. The duo wanted to 'do their bit'

Space Alien bombshell as Harvard scientist says space full of extraterrestrial ships Alien spaceships could outnumber humans by more than 140,000 to one, according to top astronomer Professor Avi Loeb. He believes there are quadrillions of UFO ships in space

Emmerdale babe Eden Taylor-Draper looks very different to Belle Dingle in glam snaps

Emmerdale Emmerdale beauty Eden Taylor-Draper looks a far-cry from her ITV soap alter-ego Belle Dingle after sharing a series of very glamorous snaps on her Instagram page

Kate Garraway told by doctors that husband Derek Draper 'may never come out of coma'

Kate Garraway Piers Morgan revealed on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain that Kate Garraway had been warned by doctors that her husband Derek Draper "may never come out of his coma" after falling ill with Covid

'Little bigfoot played with camper's car before 10ft dad stormed over beating his chest'

Monster Hunter EXCLUSIVE: A man who ventured to an isolated campsite in thousands of acres of woodland claims he became overcome with fear at a 10ft creature that could easily 'crush his spine'

Arsenal allow Mesut Ozil to join Fenerbahce but keep clever clause in contract

Arsenal FC Mesut Ozil left Arsenal earlier this month and has joined Turkish outfit Fenerbahce, though the Gunners could still be entitled to cash later down the line after a clever clause

Weather Forecast UK weather: Met Office forecast 'rollercoaster' weather with snow, rain and floods Heavy snow, downpours and flooding are forecast to hit the UK this week, with as much as 40 inches of the white stuff potentially falling on Thursday. The first two weeks of February are expected to be chilly

Katie Price's son Harvey offered dream job after emotional documentary about his care

Katie Price Harvey Price's love of trains has resulted in him being offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by Network Rail, after his passion for the mode of transport shone during his BBC documentary

Sarah Ferguson gives verdict on The Crown and says she's watched saucy Bridgerton twice

Bridgerton Sarah Ferguson, who will see her erotic novel Her Heart for a Compass published by Mills & Boon this summer, said she binged Bridgerton twice, and also told of her reaction to Netflix's The Crown

Melania Trump will stick by Donald without the 'lovey-dovey stuff - she wants stability'

Melania Trump A source has claimed that the former First Lady will stick by the ex-US President because she wants stability in her life, and doesn't mind the lack of 'lovey dovey' stuff

Liz Hurley, 55, slams critics and says her mum, 80, photographed her topless

Liz Hurley Model and actress Elizabeth Hurley has addressed claims that her recent topless photos were taken by her mini-me son, Damian, revealing her elderly mother was behind the camera

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