Ben Bradley defends school meals tweet

Tory MO Ben Bradley, who was accused of stigmatising working class familiesafter sending a controversial tweet, said it had been “totally taken out ofcontext”. He told BBC Breakfast: “I was merely making the point that there arekids who live in..

Brexit: 68 days until Britain is scheduled to leave the EU

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Anfield boss puts rivalry aside to praise Marcus Rashford for school meals drive

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised Marcus Rashford for showing thekind of leadership the Government is failing to provide with his campaign forfree school meals.

Olivia Cooke: I googled ‘worst Irish accents in film’ before latest movie

Olivia Cooke has admitted she googled "worst Irish accents in film" as sheprepared for her latest movie role.

Premier League match preview: Arsenal v Leicester

Arsenal take on Leicester in the Premier League as both sides look to continuemomentum after their recent wins in the Europa League.

Pep Guardiola on new Tier 3 rules for Manchester

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola sends a message to those in Manchesteras the city heads into Tier 3.

Parents react to fresh inquest of woman murdered by boyfriend

Elizabeth and Peter Skelton react to news that a fresh inquest is to be heldinto the death of their daughter Susan Nicholson, who was murdered by herboyfriend Robert Trigg. Ms Nicholson, 52, was murdered in 2011, five yearsafter Trigg killed another..

Premier League match preview: Manchester United v Chelsea

Chelsea face a rejuvenated Manchester United side who have won their last twomatches in all competitions since the international break.

West Ham v Man City: Premier League match preview

An in-depth look at the Premier League clash between West Ham and ManchesterCity, with the focus on the Hammers after their stunning comeback againstTottenham.

Coronavirus in numbers: UK death toll rises by 224

The UK has reported 830,998 coronavirus cases and 44,571 deaths, up by 224,from the previous day.

Family of cameraman hopes he 'did not die in vain'

Relatives of a cameraman killed when a stunt went wrong on a joint BBC andNetflix drama said they hope no other family has to endure their “heartbreak”,after a coroner ruled the risk of fatal injury was not effectively recognisedor managed. Mark..

Couple found guilty of murdering Irish dancer with ‘Devil’s breath’ drug

A couple have been found guilty of murdering an Irish dancer after meeting himthrough a gay dating app and poisoning him with a drug known as “Devil’sbreath”.

Lockdown in Wales is a “short, sharp shock that will save people’s lives”

First Minister Mark Drakeford has said a firebreak lockdown coming into forcein Wales at 6pm on Friday is “a short, sharp shock that will save people’slives”. “The clear advice we have is that we need to act urgently now becausethe virus is..

Marcus Rashford: Which businesses are giving free meals to children?

Dozens of small businesses, community groups and local and regionalauthorities have offered to provide free meals to children after a campaign byfootballer Marcus Rashford. Here is a list of some of those who have promisedto take part.

Nicola Sturgeon outlines five levels of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has set out a five-level plan of measures for dealing with thecoronavirus pandemic in Scotland.

Brexit: Liz Truss signs free trade deal in Japan

Liz Truss signs free trade deal with Japan's foreign minister ToshimitsuMotegi in Tokyo.

Pubs and cafes step in to help after MPs reject Rashford school meals campaign

Cafes, pubs and restaurants across the country have stepped up to offer freeschool meals for local children during half-term, after MPs rejected acampaign started by footballer Marcus Rashford.

Jose Mourinho believes new contract on the horizon for Son Heung-min

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho says a new long-term contract is on thehorizon for star forward Son Heung-min.

Ian Holloway offers advice to players in FIFA 21 campaign

Grimsby Town manager Ian Holloway talks about his involvement with Argos for aFIFA 21 promotion, where players who buy the game through Argos can receive ateam talk from the ex-Premier League manager.

How might the Six Nations pan out?

The 2020 Six Nations will resume on Saturday. We take a look at how thingsmight pan out with Ireland hosting Italy on Saturday, followed by Walesentertaining Scotland, England visiting Italy and Ireland travelling to Francethe following weekend..

Coronavirus: Which 10 countries have had more cases than the UK?

A look at which 10 countries have had the most confirmed cases of coronavirus,with the UK sitting in 11th place in terms of confirmed cases.

US election polls with eight days to go: Biden maintains eight-point lead

A look at the seven-day rolling average of the approval rating of USPresidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump, courtesy ofRealClearPolitics.

Brexit: 69 days until Britain is scheduled to leave the EU

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Highlights from Donald Trump and Joe Biden's final presidential debate

The second and final presidential debate between President Donald Trump andDemocratic challenger Joe Biden was a much more civil affair than last month’swidely-panned first debate. With a mute button in place this time around, thecandidates..

Trump and Biden battle over taxes

During the final presidential debate Joe Biden demanded of Donald Trump:"Release your tax returns or stop talking about corruption." Mr Trumpresponded that he would like to release his returns "as soon as we can" butreiterated his excuse that he's..

Donald Trump and Joe Biden on foreign interference in US election

Donald Trump and Joe Biden addressed how they would deter foreign interferencein American elections. US officials have reported that Russian hackers havetargeted the networks of dozens of state and local governments in the UnitedStates in recent days,..

Over the Moon cast say the film is 'life changing'

Sandra Oh has said it felt “very important” to be a part of the latescreenwriter Audrey Wells’ on-screen legacy. The Killing Eve star, 49, voicesa character in Over The Moon, a Netflix musical written by Wells, who died ofcancer in October 2018...

Mourinho promises more from Carlos Vinicius after impressive Tottenham bow

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has promised more to come from striker CarlosVinicius and even floated the prospect of him playing alongside Harry Kane.The Brazilian was handed his debut in the Europa League Group J game againstLASK and made a good..

Pele turns 80

A look at the career of Brazilian forward Pele, as he celebrates his 80thbirthday.

Joe Biden in profile

A look at the life and campaign of US presidential candidate Joe Biden.

Donald Trump in profile

Donald Trump is fighting his second presidential race in an America much-changed since 2016. Four years ago, most observers thought The Apprentice starand billionaire tycoon had little chance of moving into the White House, butthe 74-year-old’s..

Ireland’s second nationwide lockdown comes into force

Ireland is facing the toughest set of restrictions for six weeks as it entersa second lockdown. The entire country moved to the highest level ofrestrictions under the Government’s five-tiered framework. In doing so it hasbecome the first country in..

Ian Holloway provides an analogy on modern football tactics

Grimsby Town manager Ian Holloway gives his opinion on the differentapproaches of coaches and players and how different styles moulded togetherare what make football great.

Highlights from the Government’s Covid-19 press conference

Boris Johnson holds a press conference regarding the coronavirus situation.The Prime Minister was joined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak who has announcedbillions of pounds of extra help for firms and workers hit by coronavirusrestrictions.The package..

iPhone 12 unboxing ahead of launch on Friday

Footage showing the unboxing of the new iPhone 12 (red) and iPhone 12 Pro(grey). The new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPad Air are due to go on sale onFriday. In preparation, Apple has announced a new feature for its retailstores called Shopping..

Coronavirus in numbers: UK death toll rises by 189

The UK has reported 810,467 coronavirus cases and 44,347 deaths, up by 189from the previous day.

Air bridges: Denmark added to list of travel corridors

A list of countries and territories in Europe from which people don't need toquarantine on arrival in England, as it's announced that arrivals from Denmarkwill not have to self-isolate, while travellers from Liechtenstein will.

Michel Barnier arrives in London for 'intensive' Brexit talks

Michel Barnier arrives in London at St Pancras International ahead of talksover a trade deal with the UK.

Dorset family open barrow-style tomb for thousands of urns

Jo Vassie and Tom Vassie (Mother and Son) talk about their Purbeck StoneBarrow built in Dorset for over two thousand ashes caskets in 990 niches. Thebarrow is one of only a handful in the UK.

This is the new Land Rover Evoque PHEV

Land Rover has added a plug-in hybrid powertrain to the Evoque - and it'sappealing for business buyers.

HMS Victory gets a battle-ready makeover

HMS Victory undergoes her biennial painting at the National Museum of theRoyal Navy's Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Since 2015, the ship has beenpainted in the colours she was in at the time of the Battle of Trafalgar in1805.

Zero alcohol Guinness launched after four-year development process

Guinness has launched a new alcohol-free version of its famed stout after afour-year endeavour to replicate the taste of the original black stuff. TheIrish brewer says Guinness 0.0 is a response to a growing consumer appetitefor non-alcohol,..

Coronavirus lockdown in England: Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough to move to Tier 2

A look at the breakdown of which areas are in what tier of coronavirusrestrictions, and what that means. South Yorkshire has announced it will joinGreater Manchester in Tier three from Sunday October 24. Stoke-on-Trent,Coventry and Slough will move to..

CCTV of alleged people-smuggling trip before 39 found dead

CCTV of an alleged people-smuggling trip shown in case where a group ofVietnamese people suffocated in a sweltering sealed container as it wastransported from Zeebrugge in Belgium to Purfleet in Essex. On October 23 lastyear, a group of Vietnamese..

Boris Johnson: This winter is not going to be easy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given a speech virtually from 10 DowningStreet to the virtual Great Northern Conference.

Rishi Sunak: Tier 2 firms eligible for cash grants

Chancelllor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced that businesses in Tier 2areas will receive further financial support. He told MPs: “First, I amintroducing a new grant scheme for businesses impacted by Tier 2 restrictions,even if they aren’t..

Small business owners express concern over Wales' 'firebreak' lockdown

Small business owners in Powys have expressed their worry ahead of Friday'sfirebreak lockdown. Until 9 November, people in Wales are being told to stayat home while pubs, restaurants, hotels and non-essential shops will close.Indoor and outdoor..

104-year-old care home resident begs to see her family again

Care home resident Mary Fowler is pleading to be allowed to see her familyagain, with the 104-year-old saying the lack of contact is "cutting me tobits". Mrs Fowler - a resident at a care home in Glenrothes, Fife - has hadonly limited visits with one..

Boris Johnson welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister to Downing Street

Iraqi premier Mustafa Al Kadhimi has met Prime Minister Boris Johnson at 10Downing Street. The Iraqi leader was appointed in May after mass anti-government protests that rocked the country and pushed former prime ministerAdel Abdul Mahdi to resign.

Hospital staff tackling second wave of Covid-19 ‘disheartened’ by rule-breakers

Hospital staff battling a second wave of coronavirus have said they areexhausted and disheartened to see people ignoring the rules. But, the medicsat Whiston Hospital in Knowsley, a Merseyside borough which has seen some ofthe highest infection rates..