The UK has seen the biggest fall in economic output for 300 years, due to the coronavirus pandemic. GDP – the total value of goods and services produced in the UK – fell by 9.9% in 2020.
UK’s R number falls to below one for the first time since July
The UK’s coronavirus reproduction number – or ‘R’ number – has fallen to below one for the first time since July.
Economy suffers deepest slump since 1709
The UK economy has suffered its deepest annual slump since the Great Frost of 1709. Early estimates showed that GDP tumbled by 9.9% in 2020.
Woman shot during Myanmar protests
WARNING: This report contains distressing images. Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in the head during protests in Myanmar.
Vatican’s keeper of keys
The Covid-19 pandemic may have shuttered the Vatican Museum for some time, but for one man the doors to Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoes were never really closed
Concern in Israel over why Biden has yet to phone Netanyahu
Israel’s former UN ambassador has urged US President Biden to call PM Netanyahu, listing all the countries whose leaders have received a call from the Oval Office.