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AstraZeneca virus vaccine final phase trials resume after setback: University of Oxford
Even though the delay might have surprised the public, those involved with the development of vaccines and drugs are familiar with instances such as this.
Dental experts warn against TikTok trend of whitening teeth with bleach
TikTok users have been using hydrogen peroxide to whiten their teeth claiming it to be a cheaper alternative to whitening strips and dentist visits.
5G and 4G services to improve after UK regulators fully clear 700 MHz spectrum band
This was a major undertaking that reportedly took four years at a staggering cost of £350 million to establish the infrastructure to support it.
Coronavirus: UK test and trace services reveal an upsurge of new infections
So far, the government's contact tracing programme has identified 6,616 individuals who have recently tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Depression cases doubling in the UK amid pandemic: Office for National Statistics
As shown by the information, the rate shot up when lockdowns were imposed across the globe due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus NHS test and trace programme shows increasing number of cases in UK
Contact tracing and other preventive measures continue to be the best course of action until a medical breakthrough becomes available.
UK government invests £170,000 in members-only sex party start-up company
A sex party start-up company valued at £11.5 million gets funding from UK government's Future Fund campaign
Doctors to prescribe bike riding to patients residing in UK's obesity hot spots
PM Boris Johnson approved the release of 50,000 Fix Your Bike Vouchers worth £50 as part of his anti-obesity drive.
McDonald's drops prices on classic menu items after VAT cut
The fast food chain set new reduced price menu items after government tax cuts on hospitality and tourism sector.
Meghan Markle reportedly never wanted to stay in the UK
Royal photographer Arthur Edwards lamented that since the time Harry has got on with Meghan, he has gone 'completely the other way' and 'completely sour'.
List of UFO hotspots in the UK revealed: London, Kent top with most sighting reports
Reports are based on RAF's final records from its UFO department before it shut down in 2009.
Johnson holds care home and hospital workers accountable for rising COVID-19 death toll
Majority of the care providers felt insulted given that they have gone beyond what was expected of them.
Prince Charles happy on 'dearly missed' hotels, pubs reopening Saturday
The British prince was all praise for the hotels and pubs that provided healthcare workers and others with temporary accommodation.
UK COVID-19 research findings note that minorities are at higher risk of death
Medical experts point out that the study might have not accounted for pre-existing conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart problems, and others.
Seven-year-old becomes Britain's youngest drug peddler
The boy is too young to be charged for the possession of drugs with the intent to supply.
How Meghan Markle is quietly helping animal welfare charity back in the UK
It costs Mayhew approximately £6,000 or $7,400 a day to just keep the animal welfare charity running.
COVID-19: Fake messages circulating on Whatsapp detail UK lockdown plans
Last month, Whatsapp made a move to stop misinformation after it imposed a limit to the number of people a user can forward a message to.
NHS COVID-19 tracking app must be open to proper scrutiny: MPs
Acting Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth generally agree with the use of the NHS app.
UK has coronavirus antibody tests but they are 'not good enough', claim experts
This poses a big problem for health professionals who rely on mass testing to correctly segregate those that need COVID-19 treatment.
COVID-19 tracking software available for CDC and NHS courtesy of Palantir
The partnership between Palantir the CDC began around the middle of March, which uses a curated web app to track the COVID-19 spread.
UK's virus tracking app becomes popular and most downloaded app within hours of launch
Coronavirus Symptom Tracker is considered important in understanding the outbreak better.
Coronavirus: Number of confirmed cases doubles in UK
The Wuhan Novel Coronavirus has been declared a "serious and imminent threat" as eight people have been diagnosed with the virus in the UK.
Queen Elizabeth may be forced to defer her Christmas celebrations this year
Queen Elizabeth II to push her Christmas celebrations this year.
Whirlpool admits 800,000 UK homes have faulty fire-hazard dryers
There are 800,000 Whirlpool dryers which could cause fires in UK homes. The manufacturer uses an NDA to gag reports of dryer fires.
Brexit: champagne, parmesan, prosecco and feta could soon be at the centre of negotiations
Brussels have expressed fear that British producers will start exploiting previously protected European food names.
Five ways to save Britain's struggling high streets
In the last decade, over 28,000 stores have closed, and footfall has been on a relentless downward trend.
'Predatory' fantasist raped woman then filmed her cleaning up her own blood in hotel room
Agampodi Dezoysa, 25, from Brent, north London, has been jailed for 12 years after he admitted 4 counts of rape, assault causing grievous bodily harm, and criminal damage.
Thug climbed through window to pummel pensioner with metal pole after arguing with her son
Michael Gallagher, 34, was jailed for 6 years and 9 months at Liverpool Crown Court after he admitted attacking Christine Bell, 70, with a wheel brace.
Policeman injured in Russian nerve agent assassination bid on former spy Sergei Skripal now talking
Police are still appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the attack in Salisbury over the weekend.
Parsons Green Tube 'bucket bomber' allegedly told UK officials he had been trained to kill by Isis
Iraqi asylum seeker Ahmed Hassan, 18, injured 30 commuters when he allegedly detonated an explosive device concealed in a bucket on a packed London tube train.