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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the move in an address to the nation on Sunday.

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The popular baker is carrying out the trial in the Tyneside area.

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ROME (AP) - South Korea's capital closed down more than 2,100 bars and other nightspots Saturday because of a new cluster of coronavirus infections, and...

Suspected migrants have been seen in Dover, Kent, as the UK basks in bank holiday sunshine.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reportedly announce the mandatory quarantine on Sunday evening.

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The devolved governments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have power to make their own decisions on a number of matters.

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MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Victory Day, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, in a ceremony shorn of its...

Mark Drakeford said he believed changes already announced in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland would be `echoed´ by Boris Johnson on Sunday.

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GROTTAFERRATA, Italy, May 9 (Reuters) - Gymnasts around the world have been trying to stay fit amid tough restrictions during the COVID-19 crisis, and Italy...

KABUL, May 9 (Reuters) - At least six were killed when protesters angry over what they see as unfair food aid distribution during the coronavirus pandemic...

Louis Walsh has revealed his own stunning transformation as he appeared in an X Factor: The Celebrity promo video ahead of Saturday's final.

Simon Cowell has taken a swipe at Little Mix during filming for X Factor: The Band by telling a rejected contestant to apply for the girlband's new show, The Search.

According to a Variety report published on Wednesday, Union was let go from the program along with fellow judge, Julianne Hough, after they complained about a toxic work environment.

The music boss modelled the results of his strict vegan diet as he arrived at the X Factor studios in London on Friday

The aspiring songstress has appeared on a string of reality shows, including Ex On The Beach, TOWIE, Celebrity Big Brother

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Jasmine Lennard has announced that she is engaged to her billionaire businessman boyfriend Mohammed Al Saif.

The music mogul, 60, broke his recent diet with some chips as he tried to win Eric, 5, a prize on a darts game during the visit to Winter Wonderland with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 42.

Actress Gabrielle Union, 47, who was axed last month, is threatening legal action against British entertainment mogul Cowell's company Syco, which co-produces the show.

The music mogul, 60, appeared stunned as a hopeful delivered a passionate rendition of Little Mix's Touch on Monday's opening edition of The X Factor: The Band.

The 42-year-old wowed onlookers when she arrived at the Boulevard Theatre in Soho to support close friend Nicole Scherzinger in her music show, on Monday evening.

The Pussycat Doll continued a recurring theme on Monday evening by appearing at the same event as the 34-year old, this time at London's Boulevard Theatre.

The singer, 34, will join the panel for the first round of arena auditions in Birmingham, which will also see Nicole moved to tears by a female hopeful.

By the time this column appears, the result of the General Election will be known. But whoever won, the biggest loser of the campaign is undoubtedly demented Brexit-hater Hugh Grant

Cutting an effortlessly stylish figure on the sand, Lauren watched on as X Factor judge Simon, 60, hit the water with their son Eric and took a jet-ski for a spin. 

The X Factor boss, 60, went shirtless on the beach before enjoying a jet ski ride on Saturday with his partner Lauren Silverman, 42.

The X Factor star showed off his slimmed-down physique as the family enjoyed their annual trip to the Caribbean island.

The socialite, 42, looked sensational in the eye-popping olive green one-piece as she hit the beach once again with partner Simon Cowell, 60, and son Eric, five, in Barbados on Saturday.

Lauren, 42, put on a leggy display in a black swimsuit as she made her way out of the surf accompanied by her partner, 60, and little boy, five.

Simon Cowell looked slimmer than ever as he went shirtless on the beach during his annual Barbados on Thursday.

Simon Cowell made the most of his luxurious Barbados getaway as he smoked a cigarette on a catamaran on Friday before packing on the PDA with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 42.

The music mogul, 60, showed off his svelte abs in black board shorts as he held his little boy's hand while walking along the beach in Barbados on Saturday.

The raven-haired beauty, 42, oozed glamour as she enjoyed another glorious day on the beach with her family, as they headed out on a boat together on Friday.

The stunner, 40, looked incredible while putting on an animated display on the shores alongside her son before she pulled on a tropical kaftan

Simon Cowell, 60, continued to show off the results of his new healthy vegan lifestyle as he enjoyed another day on the beach with his son Eric, five, in Barbados on Thursday.

The socialite, 40, looked sensational in a cobalt blue, one-shouldered swimsuit while enjoying a day at the beach in Barbados on Friday.

The X Factor boss, 60, displayed his slimmed-down physique on a beach in Barbados on Saturday, before before hitting the jet skis with son Eric.

Simon Cowell made the most of his last few days in the Caribbean as he enjoyed a leisurely beach walk with his beloved dogs on Tuesday.