Australia’s attorney general reveals he is named in historical rape allegation
Australia’s attorney general Christian Porter has identified himself as the cabinet minister named in a historical rape allegation.
COVID-19: US aims to have enough vaccines for all adults ‘by end of May’, Biden says
The US will have enough COVID vaccines for all adults by the end of May, Joe Biden has said.
COVID-19: New study to examine vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems
The immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in patients with certain immunosuppressed conditions is set to be examined in a new study.
Budget 2021: Stamp duty, furlough, tax rises – here’s what to expect in the announcement
What’s going to be in the budget? A lot of the big announcements have already been revealed, leaked, or guessed at. Here’s what to expect:
Chancellor promises to use ‘fiscal firepower’ in budget to protect jobs and livelihoods
The chancellor will promise to utilise his "fiscal firepower" to protect the jobs and livelihoods of Britons when he delivers his budget on Wednesday.
Scientists find three new shark species that glow in the dark
Scientists have found three new deepwater shark species that can glow in the dark.
Sturgeon to appear at inquiry into Scottish government’s investigation of Salmond sexual harassment allegations
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to appear at an inquiry looking into the mishandling of harassment complaints against her predecessor Alex Salmond.
Coronavirus lockdowns see record spending on music, video and gaming market
Stay-at-home Britons spent a record amount on music, videos and gaming last year, according to new figures.
COVID-19: Italy closes schools in ‘red zone’ coronavirus areas amid concerning growth in new variants
Italy’s government has ordered the closure of all schools in regions hardest hit by the coronavirus amid rising fears over new variants of the disease.
COVID-19: Celebrities who have had the coronavirus vaccination
Celebrities including comedians and former rock stars have been sharing their experiences of receiving the coronavirus vaccine – as they hope to encourage others to get the jab.