The Government is relying on the 'R' figure - the average number of people a coronavirus patient infects - to tell them when it is safe to unlock the UK. But experts have said the measure it is 'too crude'.

The PM is expected to recommend people wear them in the office, on public transport and when shopping despite not making them compulsory in England.

ALISON BOSHOFF: Adele, 32 this week, posed for stunning photos in which her 10 st weight loss was evident. So what is behind her makeover, and who's in the glam squad behind her transformation?

With some elements of the lockdown expected to ease from Monday, now is a good time to start to reflect on the past seven weeks and consider the 'positives' we might take from the experience.

Dame Vera Lynn 'raised a glass' and sang along to the country's rousing rendition of We'll Meet Again as a crowd of well-wishers visited her West Sussex home during last night's VE Day tributes.

Developers from Google and Apple have been brought into the fold to provide technology that will overcome incompatibility issues with some mobiles reported on the Isle of Wight.

A stunning picture of a hare standing in a field at dusk has won the German Society for Nature Photography's 2020 Nature Photographer of the Year contest.

The original owner, said to be a female beneficiary of a trust fund, is believed to have sold Chalet Helora to the Yorks in 2014 for 22m Swiss francs (£18m). They owe her £6.7m and she decided to go to court.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will make a final decision this weekend on when and how to phase out the government's coronavirus furlough scheme, it was claimed today.

People from across the world have taken to Instagram with creative snaps of outfits they've made using shopping bags as part of a new viral challenge.

Dressed in braces and bow tie, with frizzy hair and a bulbous red nose, assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer) arrives at a children's party to make balloon animals (episode two, series three).

So-called challenge trials are common in vaccine development, but only for viruses which have treatments. It comes as scientists around the world race to find a Covid cure - including two in the UK.

Kevin Halligen, 56, ran Oakley International, which received the publicly donated cash after Madeleine McCann vanished from Praia da Luz in Portugal aged three in 2007.

The politician recalls his travel adventures including nearly being arrested in Nepal when he was accused of being in Al-Qaeda just after 9/11 - and eating his most unpleasant meal, in China.

Her former family home in Derbyshire is now a B&B - you can stay in her bedroom. And the museum in London that's dedicated to her has made 200 objects available to view online.

The 145-year-old grade II structure has developed defects which are causing masonry to plunge off the edge. Engineers have discovered fractures along its 24 arches, which tower 100ft above ground.

All of us are dreaming of the days when families can enjoy real, not virtual, time together. Here are some of the best options in the UK and abroad where you can do just that once restrictions are lifted.

Spain's Health Ministry confirmed 721 new cases and 179 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, among the lowest increases since the outbreak of the pandemic in March.

Britain's Florence Nightingale is known for revolutionising nursing. As medics fight the coronavirus pandemic, her work resonates. Here, we celebrate her life with a collection of objects.

Tristan Cross spent two and a half weeks building Skehans in Nunhead, south London, using Unreal Engine 4 gaming software.

A new brainteaser, created by National Accident Helpline, challenges the nation to find the 14 household items that can cause injury in the home - but can you beat the 23 second record?

An employment tribunal in Llandudno, Wales, ruled Andrew Weatherby, 50, was sexually harrassed by a female coworker. It heard that she threatened to make 'his life hell' if he reported her to his boss.

Whitehall officials are modelling the plans on rules that already allow new parents to request flexible working. It will make it easier for those who do go in to the office to socially distance.

Boris Johnson's plan to ease the UK's coronavirus lockdown will see people urged to cycle to work, firms told to provide staff with face masks and garden centres allowed to reopen from Wednesday.

The 32-year-old Olympic bronze medalist is joining fellow pro-wrestler Sonya Deville on the cast of E!'s Total Divas in Season 9, which premieres Wednesday, October 2.

The wrestling duo shoveled manure, fed animals, and bonded with her 'excited' purebred Wagyu steer called Kobe

Ronda Rousey, 33, said during an interview that 'ungrateful fans' were one of the reasons she chose to leave WWE and that she'd rather spend time with her family

Northern Irishman McIlroy carded a six-under 64 to charge up the leaderboard and sit alongside American duo Matt Kuchar and Webb Simpson on 13 under.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER AT PEBBLE BEACH: After years of woe in the US Open first round, Rory McIlroy delivered arguably his strongest opening day since 2014.

Rory McIlroy says victory at next month's Open Championship would be the 'most special' of his career.

Rory McIlroy has admitted defeat in his quest to land the Scottish Open title but believes his game is sharp enough to contend for the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush.

IAN LADYMAN AT ROYAL PORTRUSH: Few will find their return to this wonderful stretch of links more poignant than Bezuidenhout. It was here that the 25-year-old was banned for two years.

Rory McIlroy is deliberately trying to keep his Open Championship campaign low key as expectations rocket about the possibility of him securing a home win in Northern Ireland.

Golf's biggest names, including Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Brooks Koepka, have now finalised their preparations for what should be a fascinating four days at The Open.

Sportsmail's IAN LADYMAN was at Royal Portrush on Thursday and has provided six pieces of insight after round one of the 2019 Open Championship.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PORTRUSH: Shane Lowry became The Open champion on Sunday, Sportsmail's golf correspondent gives his highs and lows of the tournament.

Rory McIlroy grabbed a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka in the third round at the WGC-St. Jude Invitational in Memphis on Saturday, setting up the prospect of a mouth-watering finale.

Now we know how to get Brooks Koepka interested in events outside the majors. Just stick Rory McIlroy next to him going into the final round.

Koepka sought out DeChambeau on the putting green before the start of the final round on Sunday, while Englishman Eddie Pepperell characteristically took no prisoners.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: Are we about to see a genuine rivalry break out in golf? Goodness knows, there have been enough false dawns.

The feat placed him above celebrity competitors Michael Pena, Dennis Quaid, Anthony Mackie, professional golfer Rory McIlroy and One Direction star Niall.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: JP Fitzgerald took two years off after being fired as Rory McIlroy's caddie in the summer of 2017.

Brooks Koepka has poked a little bit of fun at Rory McIlroy after being asked whether there is a rivalry between the two players. He doesn't consider McIlroy a rival after his poor form in majors.

Speaking ahead of his title defence at last week's CJ Cup in South Korea, world number one Koepka was asked about his rivalry with McIlroy and said: 'I've been out here for what, five years?

The end of the year is a time for reflection, looking back at the great and the good of the sporting world and those moments that have shown the best of 2019. We don't care about that, though, do we?

BY RIATH-AL-SAMARRAI: Brooks Koepka said in October that theirs wasn't much of a rivalry and he was right. Then. But now? In four tournaments since, McIlroy has gone 3-1-4-3.

Maroon 5 hosted their 15th annual Halloween bash at Rolling Greens in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday night. This year's theme was Area 51, featuring aliens, army trucks, and flying saucers.

Chrissy Teigen was a bit worse for the wear in the aftermath of her Halloween night and vowed to her fans that she was never going out ever again in hysterical video on Friday.

The himaker, 36, showed the two boys she shares with husband Mike Fisher, 39, Isaiah, four, dressed as The Grinch and nine-months-old baby Jacob dressed as a Cheer Bear in a snap on Thursday

Heidi Klum's Halloween costume was inspired by her husband's belief in aliens. The 46-year-old model decided to dress as a gory part-robot and part-alien, which featured a set of intestines and muscles.