No10 today defied a Tory revolt by refusing to rule out shutting pubs altogether after the government's Covid modelling guru said it might be the only way to keep schools open. Neil Ferguson - known as 'Professor Lockdown' after his grim warning of 500,000 deaths plunged the country into curbs …...Read More

Meghan Markle's former Suits co-star has said he is 'too intimidated' and feels a 'little scared' to phone the Duchess. Canadian actor Patrick J. Adams, 39, who played Meghan's on-screen love interest in the US legal drama for seven years, said it has been 'wild' to watch how 'enormous' her …...Read More

Parliament is undergoing a deep clean today after a number of confirmed cases of coronavirus. A 'small number' of people have tested positive for Covid-19 across the Parliament Estate - which encompasses the Houses of Commons and Lords, and Portcullis House - used by more than 200 MPs and their …...Read More

Only three police forces in England fined people for not wearing face coverings in indoor public places during the coronavirus pandemic, a study found today. British Transport Police are the leading force in issuing fines, having given out 51 fines after stopping 50,729 people between June 30 and September 8. …...Read More

Brothers who were berated for comforting their mother at their father's funeral have revealed it was 'absolutely heartbreaking' not to be able to support their 'vulnerable' mum. Craig Bicknell, from Milton Keynes, yesterday revealed he had moved his chair in order to comfort his mother Barbara at the funeral of …...Read More

Hollywood stars have slammed President Donald Trump for saying 'don't be afraid of Covid-19' after his release from the Walter Reed Medical Center yesterday - while others have praised his triumphant return. Before touching down on the White House lawn on Monday, Trump announced his departure from Walter Reed on …...Read More

June Sarpong (pictured in March in London's Southbank Centre) said her work to reach under-represented groups would extend beyond black and Asian people to encompass people of all races who are economically disadvantaged The BBC has failed to connect with white working class audiences and must do more to make …...Read More

Advertisement Drinkers enjoyed one last beer in Paris last night as the shutters came down on the French capital's bars for at least two weeks due to coronavirus. Half-empty bottles of wine were lined up on counters at the end of the evening, ready to be poured away, while fridges …...Read More

Benidorm has launched a new all-inclusive deal as the Spanish resort town tries to tempt tourists back after being virtually shut down during coronavirus lockdown. For £245 per person, visitors can stay for six nights in one of 250 apartments in the city while eating breakfast, lunch and dinner at …...Read More

Rishi Sunak hinted that tax rises could be delayed to save jobs today as it emerged firms have already made plans to lay off 500,000 people during the coronavirus crisis. After using his Tory conference speech to warn hikes will be needed, the Chancellor insisted his 'focus at the moment' …...Read More