Boris Johnson has confirmed he will not introduce any further COVID restrictions in England before Christmas, but warned that the situation remains "finely balanced" ahead of the New Year.

Cutting the coronavirus self-isolation period would only be safe if lateral flow tests were made compulsory on the final day, an expert has told Sky News amid reports the government is considering the move.

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing 20-year-old student who vanished after a night out in London.

Nationwide customers are unable to send or receive money just days before Christmas.

The UK has recorded a further 90,629 coronavirus cases and 172 deaths in the latest 24-hour period.

New economic support for the hospitality sector "borders on insulting" and amounts to "far too little", the Treasury has been told.

Brigitte Macron plans to take legal action over rumours circulated on Twitter that she was born as a man, according to French media.

Antonio Conte says Tottenham are considering appealing UEFA's "unfair" decision to award Rennes a 3-0 win in their postponed Europa Conference League game.

Football fans won't be allowed in stadiums and Hogmanay events will be cancelled as Nicola Sturgeon imposes new restrictions in Scotland from Boxing Day.

Football fans won't be allowed in stadiums and Hogmanay events will be cancelled as Nicola Sturgeon imposes new restrictions in Scotland from Boxing Day.