Two major players in fashion retail have reported differing fortunes in terms of momentum over Christmas, with Marks and Spencer (M&S) having more to smile about than ASOS for once.

Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam is leaving his post as England's deputy chief medical officer, Sajid Javid has confirmed.

Boris Johnson has cancelled a visit to Lancashire today because a family member has tested positive for COVID, Downing Street said.

People travelling from the UK to France will no longer have to self-isolate on arrival or show proof that their trip is essential from Friday morning, tourism minister Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne has announced.

Until a few days ago, it seems fair to say that hardly anyone in the UK had heard of Sue Gray.

Russia could launch a new invasion of Ukraine from the sea - a form of attack that Russian forces "constantly practice", including in Crimea, the deputy head of the Ukrainian navy has said. 

Boris Johnson will still be able to win the next general election for the Conservative Party, a cabinet minister has said, amid open speculation about his political future.

The UK's largest supermarket chain has reported a strong Christmas for sales in the face of "growing cost pressures and supply chain challenges".

Dillian Whyte has been urged to "come to the table" to "work out a real deal" to fight Tyson Fury by promoter Bob Arum.

Novak Djokovic has been drawn against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the Australian Open despite no decision being made over whether he is allowed to compete.