The UK national statistician, Sir Ian Diamond, says the rate of growth of coronavirus is falling – but a wide regional variation remains.
Coronavirus: Ofsted chief inspector explains the ‘great advantages’ of keeping children in school
Ofsef chief inspector Amanda Spielman says the ‘great advantages’ of keeping children in schools can outweigh the risks from coronavirus.
Ashworth: Anti-vax ‘nonsense’ must be stopped
Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth says Labour want to work with the government to help build trust in any COVID vaccine.
Ethiopians flee from Tigray conflict to Sudan
“If it wasn’t for this Sudan, many would be dead.”
A racing pigeon from Belgium might be sold in record price
On Sunday a racing pigeon from Belgium is expected to become the most expensive bird ever sold at auction. Bids, mostly from devoted pigeon fanciers and breeders in China have been rising all week and are expected to...
Back in time | Coffins & statues dating back 2,500 years unveiled in Saqqara Necropolis, Egypt
Nearly 100 recently discovered sarcophagi and 40 gilded statues created over 2,500 years ago, during the Late Period, were unveiled to the public in Saqqara, south of Cairo, by Egyptian officials