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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in recent days in the UK could cause a rise in deaths.

Government legislation on customs rules for Northern Ireland do “break international law in a very specific and limited way”, Brandon Lewis tells the House of Commons.

The British Geological Survey says a 3.3 magnitude quake hits the Leighton Buzzard area.

The Manchester attack inquiry hears victims were taken from the venue on makeshift stretchers.

The latest figures include the deaths of three more people who had tested positive - the highest since 30 June.

Robert Child had serious financial difficulties and was living "far beyond his means", a court hears.

Jonathan Jones, the government's top lawyer, will leave his role when his term ends in April.

Police say a "long-barrelled" gun was recovered in connection with the shooting of a schoolboy.

Russell Causley will not reveal where he hid Carole Packman's body after murdering her in 1985.

The famous composer and theatre owner says socially distanced audiences are not financially viable.

But the Labour leader accuses the government of a "dereliction of duty" over the Fire Safety Bill.

The firm wants to be operating by Christmas to capture the start of the summer booking season.

Seven patients remain "very unwell" at Craigavon Area Hospital, with more than 80 staff self-isolating.

The airline expects to fly fewer passengers because it says consumer confidence has been dented.

Musician Olivia Dean, from east London, has turned to a bright yellow van to play live music again.

Covid-19 cases are now "increasing exponentially", says a member of the government's scientific advisory group.

After a spike in cases, socialising and travel bans come into force in the county but pubs remain open.

One million Scots being banned from visiting other households dominates the front pages.

The fire broke out at a shed in the County Down town on Monday night.

An Ulster University report says alternative ways of governing schools in NI should be considered.