Key workers across several industries that keep the country running will be required to take COVID tests daily, the prime minister has announced.

Frozen food specialist Iceland has revealed that more than a one in ten workers are currently self-isolating as staff shortages take a toll on business, the NHS and public transport networks after the Christmas break.

Babies who were born during the first year of the pandemic scored lower on a developmental screening test than those born just before it, a new study has found.

Prince Andrew's lawyers have insisted Virginia Giuffre must provide more details about the royal's alleged sexual assault, as a judge considers whether to dismiss a lawsuit against him.

A newborn tiger cub, an Asiatic lioness, and a baby sloth named Terry have joined over 400 species at London Zoo during its annual animal stocktake.

A further 218,724 coronavirus cases and 48 COVID-related deaths have been recorded in the UK, official figures show.

Prince Andrew's lawyer has told a court that Virginia Giuffre "needs to lock herself into a story now" as he demanded she provide further details of the royal's alleged sexual assault.

Boris Johnson has not "earned the right" to be awarded a knighthood once he leaves Downing Street, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Young people caught with cannabis in parts of London will avoid prosecution under plans from Sadiq Khan.

A fresh yellow weather warning for widespread snow and ice across parts of the UK has been issued for Friday, as wintry conditions look set to continue.