The nation could be facing a collapse in its health and leisure infrastructure as pools and gyms were allowed to open their doors. Only around 20% of pools in England will be opening on Saturday, the head of the national governing body for swimming said, with thousands potentially shutting up…
People who are overweight or obese are being urged to shed the pounds after a new Public Health England (PHE) review found a dramatic rise in the risk of hospitalisation and death from Covid-19. The public has been snacking more in lockdown and, despite increases in sales of bikes and…
A new book on Harry and Meghan has described how relations between the Sussexes and the Cambridges grew so bitter that by March the couples were barely speaking. Finding Freedom, serialised by The Times and The Sunday Times, claims the couples hardly spoke at the Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey…
A driver has been cleared of murdering PC Andrew Harper, but he, and two other teenagers have been convicted of manslaughter. Henry Long, 19, and his passengers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, who were determined to escape “at all costs” after stealing a quad bike in Berkshire, are…
Campaigners have contributed more than £100,000 to a “legal fund” for Jeremy Corbyn as he faces being sued by Panorama presenter John Ware. The GoFundMe page was created on Wednesday, shortly after Mr Corbyn had criticised the Labour Party’s decision to pay “substantial damages” to former party employees who took…
The Government is aiming to double its winter flu vaccination programme in England to 30 million people, with free jabs for those aged 50 and over and 11-year-olds. Last year, around 15 million people received a jab against seasonal flu but ministers hope this will rise to 30 million this…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have launched legal action in Los Angeles after drones were allegedly used to take pictures of their 14-month-old son Archie. A complaint filed at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday claims an unnamed individual photographed Archie at their home during lockdown.…
Plans for Scottish football’s big kick-off have potentially been dealt a blow following a major coronavirus outbreak at St Mirren. Seven members of staff at the Paisley club have tested positive for Covid-19 nine days before the Scottish Premiership is due to start. The Scottish football authorities announced that…
Boris Johnson has again rejected calls for a second vote on Scottish independence as he said Covid-19 has shown the UK as a “fantastically strong institution”. The Prime Minister, on a visit to Orkney, said the strength of the UK has been critical in the response to coronavirus. He also…
UK and EU negotiators have not yet reached any agreement following intensified talks between the two sides in July, the UK’s chief EU negotiator says. David Frost said “considerable gaps remain in the most difficult areas” following the latest round of talks in London. In a statement, he said: “It…