Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil 'kickstart jobs scheme' for young people

The £2bn pledge for the young unemployed will be part of the chancellor's proposals outlined on Wednesday.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:03:53 GMT

'I was terrified to put on weight' - the 'culture of fear' in British gymnastics

In a special investigation, several gymnasts tell BBC Sport of an alleged "culture of fear" in the sport of weight shaming and abuse.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:27:01 GMT

Coronavirus: No 10 refuses to apologise for PM's 'crass' care home remark

Downing Street hits back at claims Boris Johnson was trying to shift blame for coronavirus deaths.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:50:04 GMT

Yemen: UK to resume Saudi arms sales after humanitarian review

Campaigners say the move is "morally bankrupt" after ministers find "isolated" humanitarian violations.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:53:59 GMT

Johnny Depp: Claims in the Sun he beat ex-wife 'complete lies', court told

The Hollywood star is suing the Sun newspaper over a story saying he abused his ex-wife Amber Heard.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:30:10 GMT

TikTok algorithm promoted 'sickening' anti-Semitic meme

Nearly 100 videos of an offensive song were viewed more than 6m times before TikTok took action.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:58:59 GMT

Boohoo dropped by Next, Asos and Zalando over exploitation claims

Three major online retailers have dropped Boohoo over allegations of low pay and unsafe conditions.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:27:21 GMT

Bianca Williams: Met refers British sprinter stop-and-search

Footage of Bianca Williams and her partner being searched by officers has sparked controversy.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:20:46 GMT

Cut back GCSEs and A-levels next year, say heads

Heads in England call for reduced courses or open-book exams for next year's GCSEs and A-levels.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:00:37 GMT

Coronavirus: Majority testing positive have no symptoms

A survey by the Office for National Statistics looked at who had been infected in the community in England.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:39:27 GMT

Grenfell Tower inquiry: Fire 'inextricably linked with race'

The inquiry into 72 deaths is urged to be on the "right side of history" when it publishes its findings.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:36:14 GMT

Dame Vera Lynn: Flypast to honour Forces' Sweetheart

The singer of We’ll Meet Again, who entertained British troops in World War Two, died last month.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:00:52 GMT

Coronavirus: Three England pubs close after positive tests

At least three pubs in England announce they have closed just days after opening their doors again.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:40:04 GMT

Half of leisure centres could close, warns trade body

The chief executive of a body representing sports facilities calls for a £800m government bailout.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:31:48 GMT

Coronavirus: What guidance did care homes get from the government?

Boris Johnson says "too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures", so what was the coronavirus guidance given to them?

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:32:17 GMT

How would a stamp duty holiday work?

The government is likely to announce changes to stamp duty to help cut costs for anyone buying a home.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:43:22 GMT

Coronavirus: Wear masks in crowded public spaces, says science body

The UK is "way behind" on covering faces to limit the spread of Covid-19, says the Royal Society.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:32:33 GMT

Bike sales surge helps Halfords through lockdown

The retailer said sales of bicycles leapt during lockdown, but sales of car parts saw big falls.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:53:38 GMT

Coronavirus lockdown: Eight ways the lockdown has changed the UK

After three months of the restrictions, many aspects of everyday life have been transformed.

• Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:19:31 GMT

Workers not eligible for furlough: 'It's been very stressful'

Workers are missing out on furlough because of their employment terms, and many are on minimum wage.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:28:52 GMT

Arts industry welcomes £1.57bn govt support package

The arts sector is relieved at the £1.57bn cash injection but says more detail is needed.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:44:24 GMT

Wales tourism hopes as five-mile travel limit ends

Owners of outdoor venues are "thrilled" as the restrictions on travel in Wales are lifted.

• Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:58:09 GMT

The North Korean refugees supplying PPE to care homes

The North Korean refugees who have donated 7,000 sets of PPE to care homes in the north of England.

• Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:11:28 GMT

Coronavirus lockdowns: Where is next after Leicester?

Trends in recent coronavirus infections suggest Leicester is very different from the rest of the UK.

• Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:59:04 GMT

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Bradford worries about the whack-a-mole mallet

Bradford is second in the UK's Covid-19 league table, says Dr John Wright, because it's a table of inequality.

• Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:01:36 GMT

Coronavirus: How will London's economy look after lockdown?

Experts have differing views about how the capital will emerge from the pandemic.

• Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:18:38 GMT

Coronavirus: Contact tracing 'a steep learning curve'

Council staff who usually work in theatres and community farms are now helping tackle coronavirus.

• Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:41:17 GMT

Coronavirus: Widnes couple say 'I do' after clock strikes midnight

Louise Arnold and Jennifer Wilson are believed to be the first couple to marry after measures eased.

• Sat, 04 Jul 2020 09:11:03 GMT

The spying game: China's global network

The latest controversy around Huawei has shone a spotlight on the murky world of Chinese espionage.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:17:57 GMT

'Rishi Sunak: We need help with rent, money and jobs'

Under-30s have been hardest hit by the lockdown, what do they want from the chancellor's summer update?

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:04:31 GMT

Purfleet-on-Thames: The town that changed its name to attract visitors

Purfleet in Essex adds "on-Thames" to its name in the hope of making it a "destination of choice".

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:06:04 GMT

Duchess of Cornwall 'can't wait to hug' her grandchildren

The Duchess of Cornwall tells the BBC of her experiences during lockdown and fears over its impact.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:59:07 GMT

Racism and statues: How the toxic legacy of empire still affects us

BBC News presenter Clive Myrie says racism was the rocket fuel that fuelled British conquest of much of the planet - and its effects are still felt today.

• Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:36:34 GMT

Rishi Sunak's summer statement: Five things he may do

Here are five things to look out for in the chancellor’s summer update on Wednesday.

• Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:05:21 GMT

Coronavirus: Thousands say debilitating symptoms last 'for weeks'

Thousands of people with Covid-19 report recurring symptoms for far longer than 14 days.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 05:16:53 GMT

Working from home: 'I'm a bit brainier than he thought I was'

What we've learned from watching our other halves work from home during the coronavirus lockdown.

• Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:01:40 GMT

Coronavirus: Two Metres of Separation

The winning images from a photographic competition run by Equal Lens.

• Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:17:18 GMT

Coronavirus: 'Super Saturday' tales as bars reopen

How did it feel to be out again, as the night-time economy in England reopened after lockdown?

• Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:26:23 GMT

Friends embrace 'Super Saturday' as pubs and bars reopen

Six young photographers document an evening out as lockdown measures are eased in England.

• Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:35:00 GMT

Coronavirus: Before and after portraits of haircuts as hairdressers reopen

Before and after portraits as the people of Coventry visit the salon for the first time in three months

• Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:58:07 GMT

The Vulcan: memories and mysteries uncovered as Cardiff pub is rebuilt

Stories of Cardiff's Vulcan Hotel are being collected as it is rebuilt at St Fagans.

• Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:49:59 GMT

Camilla and Dame Judi on TikTok and learning new lockdown skills

The Duchess of Cornwall and Dame Judi Dench tell 5 Live neither of them had really liked being online before.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:55:07 GMT

Coronavirus: Care workers reunited with families after 12 weeks

Meet the care workers who opted to live in their care home to protect the residents from Covid-19.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:03:18 GMT

Pub manager on coronavirus news: 'We contacted every one of our customers'

A pub manager describes how her business handled the news that a customer had tested positive for coronavirus.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:14:57 GMT

‘They paused my chemo because of Covid’

Thousands of cancer patients have had treatment halted or delayed because of Covid-19.

• Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:53:20 GMT

Racism and statues: How the toxic legacy of empire still affects us

BBC News presenter Clive Myrie visits Bristol and explores its colonial legacy.

• Mon, 06 Jul 2020 22:10:13 GMT

Nigel Slater's Toast returns in digital production

It has been a TV film, a play and now the chef's memoir has been adapted to help a local theatre.

• Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:02:05 GMT

Newspaper headlines: Sunak's £2bn jobs fund and 'shock' Depp claims

Coronavirus crisis support for young people and the Hollywood star's libel trial lead the papers.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:32:58 GMT

DHL to cut 2,200 jobs at Jaguar Land Rover plants

DHL Supply Chain will cut about 40% of its workforce at car plants in the Midlands and North West.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:06:18 GMT

Coronavirus: Scottish finance secretary makes fresh call for new powers

Kate Forbes wants to be allowed to switch capital funding to day-to-day revenue to help deal with the economic impact of coronavirus.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:14:37 GMT

Bobby Storey funeral: Stormont politicians back apology motion

However, Michelle O'Neill maintains she acted within the coronavirus rules during a two-hour Stormont debate.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:16:41 GMT

Coronavirus: Welsh care homes 'badly let down'

A report says the approach was "flawed" and care home deaths now account for 28% of Wales' total.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:20:08 GMT

PC Andrew Harper murder trial: Accused feels 'disgraceful' over death

Henry Long says he did not know the officer was caught in a tow rope attached to his getaway car.

• Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:01:57 GMT

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