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Criminal gangs 'actively targeting organisations responding to Covid-19 pandemic', Dominic Raab says

Dominic Raab has said that criminal gangs are "actively targeting" both national and international organisations responding to the Covid-19 pandemic.




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Schools in UK can't reopen all at once in case of second peak, Dominic Raab says

Reopening all schools in the UK at once would lead to a "very real risk" of the coronavirus infection rate rising and could cause a second peak, the Foreign Secretary has said.




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Hundreds line streets to pay tribute to NHS doctor who died after contracting coronavirus

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets for the funeral of a local doctor who "gave everything for the local community" and died after being infected with coronavirus.




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Italy gets first glimpse of what life could look like when coronavirus lockdown lifts and restaurants re-open

Italy has already taken its first steps towards easing lockdown restrictions and now the country has revealed how restaurants could look once they re-open.




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Child, five, in hospital after plunging from window in north London

A five-year-old child has been taken to hospital after falling out of a window in north London.




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Heritage project to help London's children re-engage with community after lockdown

London children who have been cooped up at home will be able to discover the historic buildings on their doorstep when lockdown is over.




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White House looking to wind down coronavirus task force as US death toll passes 70,000

The White House is looking to wind down its coronavirus task force in a move to shift management of the US's response to the pandemic, Vice President Mike Pence has said.




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Rishi Sunak considers options for winding down coronavirus furlough scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering options to taper off the Government's furlough scheme which is supporting workers staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak.




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Harry and Meghan to celebrate son Archie's first birthday while under lockdown in US

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will today celebrate the first birthday of their son Archie while under lockdown in the US.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Second lockdown stage 'won't be easy' as official Covid-19 death toll rises to nearly 30,000

The second stage of the coronavirus response "will not be easy" and the UK must adjust to a "new normal" to avoid a second peak , Dominic Raab has said.




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Ocado sees revenues surge by 40.4% during coronavirus lockdown

Online supermarket Ocado has revealed retail revenues surged by 40.4 per cent for the past two months as demand soared due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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O2 and Vodafone down: Thousands of users unable to make calls with network issues reported

Hundreds of O2 and Vodafone customers have reported problems with the networks.




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Professor Neil Ferguson resigns from Government's Sage committee 'after breaching lockdown rules to meet woman'

A statement from Imperial College London said Prof Ferguson "continues to focus on his important research".




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Donald Trump doesn't wear face covering on tour of mask factory despite sign saying they're required

Donald Trump toured a new medical mask factory without wearing a face covering, despite a sign at the facility making clear they were required.




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UK government must set out detailed lockdown exit strategy, Tony Blair think tank warns

Brits will be left in the lurch unless ministers set out a clear path for lifting the Covid-19 lockdown, a former prime minister's think tank said.




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The Londoner: Martha Lane Fox: This is a test run for future outbreaks

In today's Diary: Martha Lane Fox says government must get coronavirus app right / Mary Beard's new online habit / Nicky Morgan mulls book / The best Lords Zoom backgrounds




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London crams in 10 times as many people as next most packed city

Londoners are living in a city that is ten times more crowded than the next most densely populated region of the county, official figures revealed today.




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Doctors fighting coronavirus turn to mobile dialysis machines to solve shortage of life-saving kit

Doctors at the London hospital at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak today told how they rapidly came up with innovative solutions when it ran out of vital life-saving equipment.




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Test for Angela Merkel in talks with state leaders to ease coronavirus lockdown

Angela Merkel faced a test of her authority today as she prepared to thrash out plans with the country's 16 state premiers to further ease Germany's coronavirus lockdown.




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Heathrow launching trial for airport health screening post-lockdown




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First picture of pensioner who died with head injuries in north London home

This is the first picture of a pensioner who died after being found by police with head injuries at his north London home.




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Food For London Now faces: 'The opportunities to support those in need are endless'

Felix Project volunteer Lauren Graham shares her story You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Furious customers slam Tesco for rolling out half price clothes sale in stores during lockdown

Tesco has been slammed after putting clothing on a half price sale in stores despite lockdown rules banning non-essential shopping.




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Police cordon off busy road after double stabbing in Orpington

Police have cordoned off a busy road in south east London after a double stabbing in broad daylight.




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National Lottery website down: Britons unable to check results or enter Lotto draw as online services 'unavailable'

The National Lottery website is down due to a power failure, leaving users unable to check results or enter Wednesday's draw.




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Faces behind Food For London Now campaign share their stories of tackling food poverty in the city

You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Food For London Now: Top chefs cook up feast for children

You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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NHS worker stabbed to death outside east London home as he spoke to girlfriend on phone, court told

An NHS worker was fatally stabbed outside his home while on the phone to his girlfriend, a court has been told.




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Who is Professor Neil Ferguson and how did he breach lockdown?

The top scientist, Professor Neil Ferguson, whose research aided Boris Johnson's decision to impose a lockdown, has resigned after reportedly allowing a woman to visit his home in an "error of judgment".




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Brits increasingly stressed over easing of coronavirus lockdown, new research shows

People worried about becoming seriously ill with Covid-19 are increasingly stressed by talk over easing of the lockdown, according to research.




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Professor Neil Ferguson 'right' to resign for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules 'to meet woman'

Security minister James Brokenshire said a top scientist "made the right decision" in resigning from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage ) after he broke lockdown restrictions.




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Derbyshire Police chief retires weeks after 'disgraceful' shaming of hikers with drones to enforce lockdown




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Viral video of woman boxing dog sparks animal cruelty investigation

A distressing video of an unidentified woman boxing her German Shepherd dog has sparked outrage on social media and prompted an investigation into alleged animal cruelty.




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Student jailed for attempted rape in east London after CCTV operator spotted crime by chance

A student who was caught on CCTV trying to sexually assault a woman at an east London bus stop has been jailed for four years.




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Two held in murder probe after man found dead in alleyway in west London




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Churches go the extra mile to keep faith alive during lockdown

For centuries, many have turned to the church as a way of reconnecting with others within their community. But with lockdown restrictions in place and church services banned, religious leaders have taken it upon themselves to restore hope in a time of uncertainty.




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Double-leg amputee, 10, raises £10k for charity with lockdown marathon

A 10-year-old double-leg amputee has raised more than £10,000 by walking a marathon distance during coronavirus lockdown.




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Teachers won't need PPE when schools return after coronavirus lockdown, says minister

Teachers and staff in non-residential schools will not need personal protective equipment (PPE) when schools start to return to full capacity, a minister has said.




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Cycling in London could increase tenfold after coronavirus lockdown, TfL says

A plan to overhaul London's streets after the coronavirus lockdown hopes to see cycling increase tenfold and pavements widened to allow for more social distancing to take place.




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Study reveals possible blueprint for UK's path out of coronavirus lockdown

The UK could start easing its lockdown by relaxing stay-at-home orders and allowing some types of non-essential businesses to reopen, according to a new study.




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Duchess of Cambridge calls on budding photographers to capture family life under lockdown

The Duchess of Cambridge has launched a landmark photographic project to capture the "spirit of the nation" during the coronavirus outbreak.




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Boris Johnson could ditch 'stay at home' slogan as plan to ease coronavirus lockdown moves forward

Boris Johnson could ditch the Government's "stay at home" slogan ahead of an expected easing of restrictions next week, it has been reported.




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Warning over 'perilous future' for London Zoo in face of lockdown

London Zoo and its important conservation work faces a perilous future without immediate support, the Zoological Society of London has warned.




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What is likely to change as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased in the UK?

Boris Johnson is due to reveal details of the Government's "road map" for easing the UK's coronavirus lockdown, some of which may begin as early as next week.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson indicates lockdown could be eased on Monday as death toll passes 30,000

Boris Johnson today indicated that lockdown restrictions could be lifted on Monday "if we possibly can" as he returned to Parliament for the first time since his recovery from coronavirus .




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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police officer attacked in north-west London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was attacked in north west London.




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Brandon Lewis tries to calm expectations ahead of coronavirus lockdown review as he warns: don't get carried away

The Government has cautioned the public against overexcitement at the prospect of the coronavirus lockdown being eased.




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Labradors trained to sniff out knotweed from gardens




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Donald Trump says coronavirus 'worse attack' than Pearl Harbour

Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States as he continued to point the finger at China.




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Police warn Bank Holiday drivers after 142 per cent surge in 'extreme' speeding during lockdown