UK can see a way out of the pandemic, Health Secretary says
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK is “nearly on the home straight” as 324,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines were administered in the space of 24 hours.
Australian Open preparations rocked by fourth positive Covid case
A fourth positive coronavirus case has been recorded from Australian Open charter flights carrying athletes and their support teams into Melbourne for the first grand slam of the year.
Joe Biden outlines ‘Day One’ agenda of executive actions
In his first hours as president, Joe Biden plans to take executive action to roll back some of the most controversial decisions of his predecessor and to address the raging coronavirus pandemic, his incoming chief of staff said.
I suffered a miscarriage while presenting a radio show, says Myleene Klass
Myleene Klass has spoken of how she suffered a miscarriage while working as a radio presenter and carried on to finish the show.
Indonesian teams find more bodies, clear roads after earthquake
Indonesian rescuers have retrieved more bodies from the rubble of homes and buildings toppled by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake, while military engineers managed to reopen ruptured roads to clear access for relief goods.
Dancing On Ice line-up in full
The new series of Dancing On Ice gets under way on ITV on Sunday.
Denise van Outen and Jason Donovan to kick off new series of Dancing On Ice
Denise van Outen and Jason Donovan are to kick off a new series of Dancing On Ice on Sunday.
Joe Biden to prioritise legal status for millions of immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden will announce legislation his first day in office to provide a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants in the United States illegally, according to four people briefed on his plans.
Safeguard controversial statues and put them in context, minister says
Britain should not try to edit or censor its past, the Communities secretary has said, amid proposed amendments to laws to protect statues, monuments and other memorials.
What the papers say – January 17
Britain’s continuing response to the coronavirus pandemic leads many of Sunday’s newspapers, from developments in the vaccine rollout to the suggestion of hotel quarantine being mandatory for arrivals into the UK.
Britons warned of flooding as forecasters predict heavy rain to move in
Parts of the UK are set to see heavy downpours in the coming days, with forecasters warning of potential flooding.
Children will be able to access books online for free during school closures
Children across the country will be able to access books online for free during school closures.
Government on track to reach 2m vaccinations a week as another 324,000 get Covid jab
The Government’s target of vaccinating two million people a week against coronavirus appears to be on track as more than 324,000 doses were administered in the space of 24 hours.
Arts venues to share £3m Covid support fund
Several performing arts venues around Scotland will share a £3 million fund to support them during the pandemic.
Allow councils to impose rent controls, Scottish Greens urge
Rent controls should be introduced in Scotland because “timid actions” to protect tenants are not working, the Scottish Greens have said.
A million over-80s offered Covid jab as more mass vaccination centres open
Ten further mass vaccination centres are due to open in England this week with more than a million over-80s invited to receive their coronavirus jab.
New funding round values Deliveroo at £5.1bn
Deliveroo has been valued at more than seven billion dollars (£5.1 billion) following a new funding round and ahead of a potential stock market flotation.
Yan Bingtao to face John Higgins in Masters final after defeating Stuart Bingham
Yan Bingtao produced a brilliant fightback to edge out defending champion Stuart Bingham 6-5 and take his place in the Masters final, where he will face two-time winner John Higgins.
RB Leipzig miss chance to climb Bundesliga summit after draw at Wolfsburg
RB Leipzig spurned the chance to move top of the Bundesliga after a 2-2 draw at Wolfsburg.
Players were made aware of isolation risks on arrival to Australia – Craig Tiley
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley insisted players were made aware of the risks of being put into isolation on arrival in the country.
Brendan Rodgers delighted with Leicester’s battling display against Southampton
Brendan Rodgers was delighted by the way Leicester dug deep to secure a hard-fought victory against Southampton and go second in the Premier League.
Steve Cooper hails Swansea’s adaptability to get past difficult Barnsley
Swansea head coach Steve Cooper was delighted with the way his side adapted to the conditions in a 2-0 win at Barnsley which sees them keep up the pressure on leaders Norwich.
Steve Bruce will not throw the towel in on Newcastle job
Steve Bruce has insisted he will not give up on a job he regards as the pinnacle of his managerial career.
Roy Hodgson says discipline key for Crystal Palace at Manchester City
Roy Hodgson admits his players will once again have to show “enormous powers of concentration” and discipline if they are to continue their good run of results away at Manchester City.
Jurgen Klopp will put friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson to one side on Sunday
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepts his friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson will be put to one side on Sunday.
Unbeaten runs of no interest to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insists he has not even thought about the wider significance of Manchester City’s current unbeaten run.
David Luiz convinced Arsenal are improving
David Luiz believes Arsenal have started to show they are maturing as a side by winning games such as their FA Cup third round tie with Newcastle last weekend.
Leicester move up to second in Premier League after battling past Southampton
James Maddison and Harvey Barnes strikes sent Leicester second in the Premier League as Brendan Rodgers’ side edged out victory against absentee-hit Southampton.
Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov considering making return to UFC
UFC president Dana White has revealed Khabib Nurmagomedov could be tempted back into the octagon.
Denise van Outen taken to hospital after fall during Dancing On Ice rehearsal
Denise van Outen was taken to hospital after she suffered a fall during rehearsals for the launch show of Dancing On Ice.