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AstraZeneca boss Pascal Soriot tells the BBC why his firm is backing Oxford in developing a vaccine.

Ex government advisor Sir David King says the festival was "the best way" for coronavirus to spread.

Not following England on expanding testing could mean some unnecessary infections, MPs say.

Boris Johnson says he will set out a plan next week on the economy, schools and transport beyond lockdown.

Mayor Joe Anderson warns Liverpool could go bust without additional funding to cope with Covid-19 restrictions.

Police leaders say that while compliance is holding up overall, warmer weather could be a challenge.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK is "past the peak" of coronavirus.

The government does not know how many families have received the vouchers.

The airline has told staff that it cannot rule out keeping the operation closed indefinitely.

Thousands of people submit a salute selfie to create a unique mosaic picture for the captain's birthday.

Tech firms will help the NHS spot where kit is running scarce, but privacy campaigners are concerned.

Urgent services should return to pre-Covid-19 levels, a letter to local trusts and GPs says.

Scotland's first minister says it is unlikely any restrictions will be eased at the next review date on 7 May.

If off-licences can be trusted to manage social distancing, churches can too, says Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots.

Hospital chiefs say the figure is a "red herring" and the UK must move to mass testing.

Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality.

Fewer coronavirus loans were agreed in the week to Tuesday, leaving half of businesses still waiting.

The war veteran who has raised more than £30 million for the NHS has celebrated his milestone birthday in style.

AstraZeneca will make and distribute Oxford University's Covid-19 vaccine if it proves effective.

The retired railway worker uses self-isolation to finish his dream project.