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The UK has reported another seven coronavirus-related deaths and nearly 15 million people have had both vaccine doses, according to government data.

At least 44 people have been killed after a stampede at a religious bonfire festival in Israel, rescue officials have said.

Israel is to hold a national day of mourning after at least 45 people were killed following a stampede at a religious festival.

Biden vows America is on the move as he promises to turn peril into possibility US President Joe Biden says America is "on the move" and that, despite the pain of the past year, the country can "turn peril into possibility". Mr Biden was marking his 100th day in office with an address to Congress, using the speech to promote a $1.8trn spending package. The plan would provide universal preschool, two years of free community college, $225bn for child care, and monthly payments of at l...

BAFTA TV awards: Small Axe, The Crown and I May Destroy You lead nominations Continuing its dominance at awards shows, The Crown scored six nods in craft categories and four in TV categories, including recognition for Josh OConnor as the Prince of Wales and Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret. Sir Steve McQueens Small Axe anthology series leads this years nominations with 15, while Michaela Coels I May Destroy You is also among the frontrunners with eight. The nominations list in full ...

Search Boris Johnsons flat: PM branded Major Sleaze – but insists he paid for revamp amid formal investigation Boris Johnson has insisted he "covered the costs" of the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat, as a formal investigation was launched into the revamp. The Electoral Commission on Wednesday announced it would look into whether any transactions related to the works on the prime ministers flat - above 11 Downing Street - were properly reported. They said there were "rea...

Search UK plans to cut bilateral funding for water projects in developing nations by 80%, leaked memo shows The UK plans to slash bilateral funding on water and sanitation projects in developing countries by more than 80% this year, despite handwashing and good hygiene being critical defences in the fight against coronavirus, a leaked government memo has revealed. The total amount spent on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) - including multilateral programmes - is set to be reduce...

Brit Awards 2021: Double trophy unveiled - for winners to share as an act of kindness Brit Awards winners will this year be presented with not one but two statuettes, with stars encouraged to share with someone important to them as an "act of kindness". Artists Es Devlin and Yinka Ilori have designed a trophy that comes in two parts, with Ilori saying he was inspired by experiences of goodwill during the COVID-19 lockdowns of the past year. The Brits ceremony is due to take place ...

A single dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can cut transmission of the virus by up to half, according to a Public Health England (PHE) study.

A cabinet minister has dismissed continuing questions about how the prime minister's flat refurbishment was funded by declaring that the public are not interested in some wallpaper or sofas.