'Leftover' COVID Vaccines Offered To Non-Priority Groups in England
One young, healthy woman had a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine when she took her elderly mother to an appointment, because other patients failed to turn up.
U.K. COVID-19 Death Toll Passes 100,000
The U.K. has now recorded the fifth-highest COVID death toll in the world, behind the U.S., Brazil, India and Mexico.
U.K. 'Considering Closing Border Completely' a Year Since Pandemic Began
The government "can't rule anything out" in its fight against new mutant variants of COVID-19, a minister said.
U.K. COVID Variant May Be 30 Percent More Deadly Than Original Strain
Boris Johnson said the new variant of COVID-19 first discovered in the south of England may lead to an increased risk of death.
British Health Service NHS 'up for Sale to U.S.' Says Former Labour Leader
Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tells Newsweek Conservative MPs voting on post-Brexit trade deals have "betrayed" the NHS.
Historic Statues Removed in Central London Over Slave Trade Links
It comes days after new legal protections mean historic statues will only be removed in "the most exceptional circumstances".
Fire Breaks Out At World's Biggest COVID Vaccine Plant in India
The Serum Institute of India is manufacturing millions of doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
WHO Must Help Poor Countries More, Not Criticize Rich Ones, Professor Says
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the world faces a "catastrophic moral failure" over the distribution of COVID vaccines.
Biden Offers 'Democracy and Decency' After Trump, Says Former U.K. PM
Ex-prime minister Theresa May - who shared a "special relationship" with the U.S. president - said Joe Biden "provides Britain with a golden opportunity".
Is Europe Getting Its COVID Vaccine Rollout Wrong?
The European Union has handed out a total of 5.5 million doses of the vaccine, compared to over 4 million in the U.K. alone.
Technical Error 'Saw 150,000 U.K. Police Records Wiped' From Databases
Up to a quarter of those arrested in a year could be allowed to go free because of lost records and it "presents huge dangers" for public safety, the Opposition Labour Party says.
After Months of Growth, U.K. Economy Shrinks as Lockdown Returns
The U.K. economy shrank by 2.6 percent in November as England was placed in lockdown for a second time, official figures show.
Grand Canyon Helicopter Crash Caused by 'Violent Gust of Wind'
The National Transportation Safety Board said in its final report that the pilot lost control due to tailwinds, potential downdrafts and turbulence.
True Scale of Homelessness on England's Streets Revealed by COVID Crisis
More than 33,000 people were taken off the streets and given a bed during COVID, a number almost eight times higher than the U.K. government had estimated.
Irish PM Apologizes To Victims of Ireland's Mother and Baby Homes
"Each of you is blameless, each of you did nothing wrong and has nothing to be ashamed of. Each of you deserved so much better."
U.K. COVID Vaccine Centers To Open 24/7 'as Soon as Possible'
COVID vaccines will be administered round the clock just days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's official spokesman said demand was low.
Food Supplies at Risk as Brexit Border Issues Hit Northern Ireland
Supermarkets have called for urgent intervention to prevent "significant disruption" to U.K. food supplies due to post-Brexit border arrangements.
COVID Patients Could Be Moved To Hotels To Free up Hospital Beds in England
Hospitals are becoming overwhelmed by COVID-19 as officials rush to make more beds available.
Families Given Fruit and Vegetable Pieces to Feed Hungry Children for Week
The 10 days of food for English families amounted to two jacket potato with beans, eight single cheese sandwiches days carrots
three days apples, two days of malt loaf and three days of yogurt with some added pasta and tomato.
Boris Johnson 'Cost Lives' With COVID Handling, Opposition Leader Says
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the British prime minister of "serial incompetence" over the response to COVID-19.
'Worst Point of Pandemic' Hitting Now Says England's Chief Medical Officer
Professor Chris Whitty issued a dire warning that the U.K. is now entering the "most dangerous time" of the pandemic.
London Declares 'Major Incident' as COVID Reaches 'Crisis Point'
"One in 30 Londoners now has COVID-19. If we do not take immediate action now, our NHS could be overwhelmed and more people will die."
Moderna COVID Vaccine Approved for Use in U.K
The U.K. has ordered 17 million doses of the Moderna vaccine but supplies will not be delivered until the Spring.
Travelers Banned From Entering U.K. Without a Negative COVID Test
Passengers will be subject to an immediate $680 fine if they fail to comply with the new regulations on pre-departure testing.
Spiraling COVID Cases Are Overwhelming Hospitals In U.K
Critical care doctors have warned the second wave is now worse than the first, as a record 30,451 patients are treated in hospital for COVID-19.
Why Hasn't the U.K. Closed Its Borders To Stop COVID Spread?
Travelers to the U.K. from abroad could soon be required to prove a negative test result - why hasn't this happened sooner?
U.K. and EU Agree Brexit Trade Deal
"A day of relief tinged by sadness" is how the chief negotiator saw events over recent days.
Justin Bieber Joins Health Workers in Fight for Christmas Number One Song
Justin Bieber has reunited with NHS key workers five years after they beat him to the U.K. chart top spot.
Anger at U.K. Border As Truck Drivers Need COVID Tests to Re-Enter France
Two days after France shut its U.K. border, Britain agreed to mass-test truck drivers in order to reopen rail, air and sea routes.
Europe Told To Lift Flight and Train Travel Ban on U.K. Travelers
The European Commission has recommended a ban on travel from the United Kingdom should be discontinued to avoid supply chain disruptions.