Coronavirus

Cases of new Covid-19 variant Omicron XE have doubled in a fortnight with most in the south and east of England, but is this sharp rise a concern?

The education secretary tweeted his backing for Boris Johnson after the PM was fined for breaking Covid rules.

Government ministers have issued new guidance for people after lifting Covid-19 restrictions.

Covid cases are surging and access to free lateral flow tests is being scaled back but with days to go confusion reigns over the plans.

Covid cases are rising rapidly again and among them may be a new variant – but what is Deltacron, where is it and how worried should we be?

Covid cases are rising in people aged 55 and over, with the latest REACT virus study picking up its second highest prevalence rate since 2020.

Health Security Agency figures show a decline in positive cases in the last week.

Wearing a face mask is no longer a legal requirement as laws governing their use lapsed at midnight.

Nadhim Zahawi risks his own political future as he backs PM Boris Johnson over 'partygate'

With coronavirus cases falling England is heading back to Plan A, but what are the restrictions being eased and how will they affect you?

Morrisons has become the first supermarket to make cuts to sick pay for unjabbed staff who have to isolate after being exposed to Covid.

For the second time in a month the self-isolation rules in England are changing.

There are big changes to testing rules for asymptomatic Covid patients from today - here's all you need to know.

Kate Sheehan's mother and brother died while Covid restrictions were in place.

Thousands of people are discovering they've got Covid as Omicron sweeps the country - here's what you should do if you get a positive test at home.

Lack of LFD tests in Stratford makes for an uncertain New Year's Eve

One ward affected in first outbreak since February

The new package of aid for businesses is unlikely to cover all the losses hospitality firms will suffer.

The latest data shows confirmed cases in each local authority area.

With adults now needing to prove their Covid-19 status to get into larger events here's everything you need to know about the new Covid pass rules.