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The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in private households in England and Wales has levelled off in the past week, new government figures show.

Britons preparing to visit France have been warned there is "always the risk of disruption to travel plans" amid speculation the country could be next on the UK's quarantine list due to a spike in coronavirus cases.

Former Labour MP Eric Joyce has been given a suspended sentence for making an indecent image of a child.

The government has threatened to deploy "maritime assets" - reported to include the Royal Navy - to stem the growing number of migrants trying to cross the English Channel.

Ofgem has said it will cut bills for around 15 million households by up to £95 after reducing its cap on energy bills to the lowest level yet.

Gwyneth Paltrow has spoken about the backlash she faced for using the term "conscious uncoupling" when announcing her split with her first husband Chris Martin.

One of the most popular faces in Whitehall, Palmerston the Foreign Office cat, is retiring for a quiet life in the countryside.

Dominic Cummings' lockdown-busting trip to Durham and Barnard Castle damaged public trust in the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

The chancellor has warned there is hardship ahead for many people as the furlough scheme winds down over the next few months.

Businesses have demanded a "no surprises" approach to the handling of local coronavirus lockdowns following complaints of mixed messages and a lack of communication.