Thousands have been evacuated as wildfires continue to ravage parts of the country.

All over-50s, teachers, school staff and pupils and those working on Covid testing will be offered the jab.

Currently five million people are on hospital waiting lists, but there is a warning of a hidden backlog.

Up to 100 employees will now be allowed in private companies, in a major shift after mass protests.

Despite his warning, the Tory climate chief does not rule out future fossil fuel projects in the UK.

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge claims victory in the men's marathon at Tokyo 2020 to become the first athlete since 1980 to retain an Olympic marathon title.

Putting animals down is soul-destroying but necessary to stop bovine TB, the environment secretary says.

Some travel firms report a "surge" of bookings but others say it is "too late to save the summer".