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The government is being "wilfully negligent" by refusing to enforce its Plan B strategy for tackling rising COVID infections, doctors have claimed.

The UK has recorded another 49,139 new COVID cases and 179 virus-related deaths, the latest figures show.

COVID cases could hit 100,000 a day, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has warned - but he confirmed England will not yet move to the government's plan B for dealing with pressures on hospitals this winter.

British sheep farmers could face increased competition from New Zealand lamb imports as a consequence of a free-trade deal which has been secured and hailed as "great" by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK as a French storm moves in.

The Queen has "reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days" and will not be travelling to Northern Ireland today, Buckingham Palace has said.

MPs now face a "substantial" threat level - meaning an attack is "likely" - following the killing of Sir David Amess, Home Secretary Priti Patel has said.

Before this summer, Holly Bradshaw assumed that winning an Olympic medal would be the pinnacle of her career.

Atalanta footballers staying at a Manchester hotel were reportedly disturbed as the fire alarm rang multiple times on the night before a big game.

Documents have emerged showing legal papers concerning accusations against Prince Andrew have been acknowledged by UK courts.