Sue Gray's initial Downing Street party report findings handed to Boris Johnson

Sue Gray has given an "update on her investigations" into events held during lockdown, the Cabinet Office says.

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Ayia Napa: Woman wins appeal against gang rape lie conviction

The woman's appeal against her public mischief conviction is overturned at the Cypriot Supreme Court.

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Key Post Office deal agreed for future of cash

Customers of 30 banks and building societies can continue to use post offices to deposit cash.

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Airlines may pay out for one-hour UK flight delays

Under new plans, travellers could claim for delays of more than an hour, down from three hours currently.

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National Thank You Day: Stars hope for record-breaking national party

If 10 million people take part in national Thank You Day in June it will be a record, say organisers.

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Pillow fighting enters the professional ring

The first pillow fighting champions have been crowned at a competition in Florida in the US.

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Former England all-rounder Bresnan retires

Warwickshire's former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan announces his retirement at the age of 36.

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F1 to make Covid vaccines mandatory

Formula 1 is to make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for all personnel this year.

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Harry and Meghan reveal Spotify Covid row concerns

The couple say they will keep their £18m content deal, despite their warning over misinformation.

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Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing reports spike in new virus cases

The highest number of cases since June 2020 is recorded as the Chinese capital hosts the Olympics.

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Avian flu outbreak sees birds culled at Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary says a number of birds have had to be culled at the centre.

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In pictures: Storm Malik hits Scotland

Gusts of up to 85mph were recorded in parts of Scotland as Storm Malik swept across the country.

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Musician Freddie Lewis on dealing with periods as a trans man

Freddie, 21, shares his experiences of having periods and explains why society should accept it too.

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Drag Race UK-inspired loo roll dolls created by Shauna Richardson

Shauna Richardson, based in Norfolk, says the lockdown idea was fuelled by "concept and humour".

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Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss

The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict.

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Gary Mavin: Wife's shock at poor care before suicide death

Lea Mavin says it was shocking to hear a doctor thought her husband was feigning symptoms.

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Storm Malik: Woman killed by fallen tree in Aberdeen during high winds

Emergency services were called to the scene in Aberdeen while power outages hit thousands of homes.

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Emma Raducanu: Man found guilty of stalking British number one

The 35-year-old man left notes and cards at the British tennis ace's family home, a court is told.

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Graduates in England facing tax rise by stealth, says IFS

The warning from the IFS comes as the threshold for repaying student loans is frozen this year.

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Hong Kong: One of city's last Tiananmen Square memorials covered up

The University of Hong Kong hides a pavement tribute, citing only routine maintenance.

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Doncaster: Boy, 17, and man die in double fatal town centre stabbing

A boy of 17 is in police custody in connection with the deaths of a teenager and a 21-year-old man.

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Ashley Cole: Man arrested over alleged racist abuse

The incident was reported to police during the FA Cup match between Swindon and Manchester City.

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Ashleigh Barty wins Australian Open

Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title.

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Chicago trains drive over flaming tracks

The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather.

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Peak District: Frozen 'fish eye' forms on rock

Photographer Leigh Pugh says he's never seen anything like it before.

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Disney: Minnie Mouse to swap her dress for a trouser suit

The iconic cartoon mouse is getting a temporary outfit makeover, to mixed reviews from Disney fans.

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Bloody Sunday: David Cameron wanted 'no doubt' over apology

The ex-prime minister reflects on his 2010 House of Commons statement on the events of Bloody Sunday.

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Barnard Castle records best ever year for tourists

A boom in UK breaks due to Covid-19 saw visitors increase at sites operated by English Heritage.

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Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin's geopolitical jigsaw

Invasion or fear strategy: the Russian leader keeps everyone guessing on his real plans for Ukraine.

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Sandbach baby born at 23 weeks goes home for first time

Rachel Morgans' daughter Bonnie leaves hospital four months after a complicated delivery.

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'I had to pay for Tourette's diagnosis'

Edie Pilkington, 16, says it was a relief to have the condition confirmed by a private consultant.

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Ukraine crisis: BBC tries to track down official bomb shelters in Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities have mapped out Kyiv's bomb shelters, but can the BBC's Sarah Rainsford find them?

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Holocaust survivor: 'Those chosen to live got a number on their arm'

Arek Hersh speaks about his experience of arriving at Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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Jay Blades on how The Repair Shop supports his dyslexia

The presenter opens up about living with the learning difficulty in a new BBC documentary.

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Barry Cryer obituary: A life dedicated to laughter

He provided the words for many of Britain's top comedy acts and was on the stage and airwaves himself.

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Barty becomes first home player to reach Australian Open women's singles final in 42 years

Ashleigh Barty becomes the first home player to reach the Australian Open women's singles final in 42 years, beating Madison Keys on Rod Laver Arena.

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Koshka Duff: Professor says she faced victim blaming over police claim

A woman who won an apology from the Met tells the BBC she felt like she was on trial for eight years.

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Inflation measure shake-up amid Jack Monroe row

The food poverty campaigner is claiming victory after statistics chiefs pledged to revise their methods.

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Arbroath cliff rescue man 'a finger's grip away' from death

The "cold and tired" walker was rescued in darkness by Coastguard teams from a cliff in Arbroath.

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Boris Johnson authorised Afghan animal evacuation, leaked email suggests

Boris Johnson has previously dismissed as "nonsense" claims he intervened to help an animal charity.

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Viral videos, stoicism and stockpiling on Ukraine’s uneasy borders

With an estimated 100,000 Russian soldiers now on Ukraine's border, what do Ukrainians make of it all?

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Sainsbury's asks shoppers and staff to keep wearing masks

The retailer will continue asking customers and staff to wear masks in its shops when Plan B rules end on Thursday.

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England captain Owen Farrell to miss entire Six Nations

England captain Owen Farrell will miss the entire Six Nations with an ankle injury that requires surgery.

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Cardi B awarded almost £1m in damages in defamation case win

A court heard the rapper was subjected to a "malicious campaign" by YouTuber Latasha Kebe.

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Tonga volcano: 'We hope for the best for our families back home'

Tongans living in Fiji are collecting donations to support those impacted by the volcano and tsunami.

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The Beatles and John Lennon memorabilia to be sold as NFTs

John Lennon's eldest son Julian will keep the physical items as he sells digital versions of them.

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Holiday bookings jump as Covid travel tests axed

Jet2 says bookings increased by 30% after it was announced test rules would be relaxed.

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Royal Mail to cut jobs amid ongoing postal delays

The move comes as the firm struggles to make deliveries in part due to Covid-related absences.

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Fury could fight Whyte or Usyk as Joshua camp weigh up step-aside offer

Tyson Fury is close to agreeing his next fight and could fight Oleksandr Usyk if Anthony Joshua accepts a step-aside offer.

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Australian Open: Fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas battles to five-set win over Taylor Fritz

Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas battles to a thrilling five-set victory over American Taylor Fritz to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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