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UN chief António Guterres calls it "an agonising milestone" as the fight to stem the virus continues.
People face a maximum £6,400 fine for mixing indoors, but council bosses say more detail is needed.
The government offer will be available from April and aims to support jobseekers during the pandemic.
Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him?
Low flush toilets often waste more water than they save due to poor engineering and confusing buttons.
The human rights watchdog tells the BBC that the move comes due to reprisal from the government.
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff discusses his ongoing battle with bulimia in a new BBC One documentary.
The baker is consulting with its 25,000 staff to minimise cuts by putting people on fewer hours.
The Finnish firm will become the largest provider of base stations and antennas to EE's network.
The Public Prosecution Service is set to announce if more soldiers will face charges.
Many of Tuesday's papers lead on pressure on ministers to give MPs a say over Covid-19 restrictions.
Tam McCue, 64, spent nearly two weeks on a ventilator after he was diagnosed with coronavirus in April.
The coronavirus crisis has eroded young people's confidence in the future, says the Prince's Trust.
Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app
The South Korean K-pop group will become multi-millionaires after their label Big Hit goes public.
Dublin's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.
Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.
The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.
Former Scottish rugby player Dean Nicholson met a lifelong friend as he cycled around the world.
Sylvain Helaine says a parent complained their three year old had nightmares after seeing him.
BBC Breakfast spoke to Sir David Attenborough ahead of his new documentary A Life on Our Planet.
Self-isolating uni students are using signs in windows to communicate with the outside world.
Milan Fashion Week saw designers showcasing logos on necklines and statement jewellery.
A collection of your tributes to some of the thousands of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus.
Criminals are targeting loans designed to help small firms stay afloat in the coronavirus pandemic.
Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?
A number of new rules have been introduced for pubs and restaurants, but why?
The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago.
BBC One drama Life follows residents of Manchester whose lives intertwine unexpectedly.
The music industry is trying to clamp down on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.
We look at why you can't log out of a venue, and how to change your postcode on the app.
The US president says he won't release his tax returns while under audit, but can he?
People who worked for England's NHS Test and Trace tell of technical problems, confusion and wasted resources.
Amy Jones hits 55 from 37 balls to help England to a 44-run victory over West Indies in the fourth Twenty20 at Derby.
Novak Djokovic wants to avoid a repeat of the incident that led to his US Open expulsion but said he will not hide his emotions at the French Open.
Three players from Leeds and two from Aston Villa, but who else makes Garth Crooks' team of the week?
Gundeep Anand chats with football and MMA presenter Layla Anna-Lee about hosting with Idris Elba and voicing the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.
The grim milestone is reached with the virus spreading fast in India and picking up again in Europe.
Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus.
What are your rights if your tuition or accommodation has been affected by the pandemic?
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.
More areas of South Wales are set to face extra restrictions.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the working lives of the under-25s.
Key holiday spots are being regularly added to the travel quarantine list as infection rates rise.
If you are told to self-isolate, how long must you do it for, and what are the rules?
An NHS contact tracing app has finally been launched in England and Wales. We answer some of your questions.
People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are being traced.
The government has announced a job support scheme for when furlough ends.
The simple but crucial number at the heart of lockdown decisions across the UK.
What are European countries doing to control new coronavirus outbreaks?
How does it work when a government wants to borrow money, and when does it have to pay it back?
A voicemail app makes it easier to speak to family members in prison, as one young woman found when her mum was jailed.
Kristie Higgs was dismissed for gross misconduct by Farmor's School in Fairford last year.
Two sisters meet the woman they saved from drowning off the Isle of Wight.
Data for autumn 2019 shows 22% of passengers into London were standing. That was before Covid-19 struck.
British Asian weddings are traditionally lavish affairs that tend to have hundreds of guests.
More than £500m per month was lost to businesses who rely on office workers, research suggests.
One woman says she has "not been able to properly live" while her accused waits to stand trial.
Half of people in northern England are facing additional restrictions - but no-one in the South.
The Rugby Players' Association calls for a government-backed rescue package to save the game during the coronavirus pandemic.
Salford and Forest Green maintain their unbeaten League Two starts with an entertaining 0-0 draw.
Chairman Philip Day says Grimsby's next three games will not go ahead after a player tested positive for coronavirus.
EFL chairman Rick Parry says it is "a little bizarre" people are allowed in pubs but cannot attend football matches.
League Two side Forest Green Rovers sign wing-back Jayden Richardson on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest.
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1. How to say no and thrive. Knowing how to say no at work is an essential skill. Knowing how to do it when job insecurity is rife is even more vital. There are three reasons why saying yes to all requests is a bad idea. READ MORE 2. Thousands may be defying quarantine as Covid cases surge. Police across the country are dealing with thousands of alleged violations of quarantine rules involving residents who may not be self-isolating after trips abroad, reports The Guardian. The news comes as scientists say that the UK risks the return of national lockdown after another surge in the number of positive cases was recorded on Friday. The government’s daily figures for Sunday showed 2,988 new cases – the highest since 22 May and a rise of 1,1175 on Saturday. BBC 3. Britain is ‘not scared’ to walk away from Brexit talks. Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator insists the government is not “scared” of walking away from talks without a trade deal. David Frost said the UK would leave the transition arrangement “come what may” in December. Meanwhile, the EU negotiator Michel Barnier has said he is “worried and disappointed” about a lack of concessions from London. Mail on Sunday 4. An office model that suits everyone? Working from home has become much more popular since the pandemic broke, but many workers are keen to return to the office — at least, occasionally. This has led companies such as Deloitte and KPMG to consider the hub-and-spoke model, whereby a central main office (the hub) can be augmented by smaller offices or coworking spaces close to home (the spokes). Proponents of the model say it allows companies to drastically reduce the amount of space they need, while providing convenience and flexibility for employees. The Guardian 5. Positive thinking has limits. Dreaming of wonderful outcomes - landing a coveted promotion, reaching a long sought professional milestone - can feel great. But those good feelings can easily lull us into not doing the tough work to achieve our goals. Instead, we are better off using a technique called mental contrasting, where we image our great outcomes, step back and reflect on the obstacles in our way and then plan for ways to overcome those impediments. Our fantasies can help inspire and motivate us, but we often need a dose of reality to get moving. This concept during our free webinar: Ideas for Effective Management and Leadership. READ MORE |
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6. Putting self-doubt in its place. For those who stop themselves before speaking up at meetings or who think twice before sharing a new idea with a manager, take note: You are far from alone. Few of us are strangers to self-doubt, especially at work. Here’s a tip. Try to catch yourself when you're remaining silent at meetings and jump into the conversation even if you aren't completely sure what you're adding is accurate. Imperfect contributions can help lead a group to new ideas. Another tip? Pay close attention to the hedging phrases you use in conversation: Leading with "I may be wrong, but..." does no one any favours. Editor 7. Record number of young people are on benefits. An unprecedented number of young people are claiming benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, government data shows. The number of under-25s on Universal Credit nearly doubled during lockdown, rising by 250,000 to 538,000. Last week, the government launched a £2bn employment scheme for school leavers in a national effort to restore the UK’s economy. BBC 8. Roads data suggests back-to-work push is failing. The government’s push to get people back to work appeared to be failing as a survey by the AA found that 40 per cent of people who normally drove to work were working from home all or part of the time. This rose to 54 per cent among senior or middle managers and professionals. The government said it is “keen to get people back in the office”. The Times 9. UK slides down the league table of global broadband speeds. British broadband speeds are among the slowest in Europe, plummeting 13 places in an annual study ranking the average broadband speeds of 221 countries. The UK was in 47th place, with a typical household taking more than twice as long to download a movie than the western European average. Among the countries leapfrogging the UK were Malta, Puerto Rico and Romania. Metro 10. The bottom line. The value of the “Union dividend” per person in Scotland for the year to 5 April is £1,941, up from £1,805 for the previous 12 months. Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland figures showed £15.1bn more was spent in Scotland than raised there in taxes last year. The Telegraph |
His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him?
Alex spent four months as a coronavirus tracer and spoke to only one person with the virus in that time.
A clean-up operation is under way after hundreds of tonnes of sand blew off a beach in high winds.
A woman describes her pain at not being able to see her husband regularly at his care home.
Supermarket chain Tesco has teamed up with the food-sharing app Olio in a bid to reduce food waste.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said there will be no easing on restrictions in theatres against the current backdrop of rising infections.
Students at Manchester Metropolitan University are isolating after more than 100 tested positive for Covid-19.
Ian Wilkinson has filmed more than 100 services since April.
More than 100 people are taking part in weekly sea swims at dawn after seeing a social media post.
They're a part of everyday life, so how can you wear a face mask and have clear skin too?
Met chief Cressida Dick has paid tribute to Sgt Matiu Ratana, who was shot dead in a custody centre.
Freshers week is a rite of passage for students across the country - but coronavirus restrictions are on the horizon.
Retailers ask for better legal protection for staff amid reports of hundreds of abusive incidents a day.
Instead of a ballroom full of excitable musicians, the Mercury Prize 2020 was handed out in the socially distanced One Show studio.
The UK chancellor said the Job Support Scheme would start in November and last for six months.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he understood "the challenges" around downloading the NHS Covid-19 app.
This guide explains how to install the NHS Covid-19 app on Android smartphones and iPhones.
The shadow chancellor says half of her 40 requests for targeted wage support for workers were “rebuffed” by the government.
Could human challenge trials speed up the development of a coronavirus vaccine?
Gavin Jackson was warned to lose weight or miss the birth of his daughter.
Stella Moris gave birth to the couple's two sons while he was in hiding in the Ecuadorean embassy.
Kamilah was in a crisis when she found flowers with a note saying 'this is a gift'.
In a televised address, Boris Johnson warns that "too many breaches" have allowed the virus to spread.
Sir Keir Starmer cites the CBI, TUC and the Bank of England governor in asking for an extension to the furlough scheme.
Andreas Johnson, 30, says taking part in the online art group has made him "happy" during lockdown.
Xavier Hopkins, who only has 10% of his sight, turned his passion for mountain biking into a career.
Boris Johnson says new restrictions are needed now to avoid "more drastic action" in the future.
Michael Gove says the message has changed in "response to the spread of the virus".
Stranger Things star plays Sherlock's sister in Enola Holmes alongside Helena Bonham Carter.
The office in Potters Bar has registered more than 100 companies that are named in the Fincen files – a leak of suspicious activity reports filed by banks.
Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance says measures must be taken to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Awesome Archie was created during lockdown in a bid to celebrate children's diversity.
The band say the pressures associated with an online presence can be harmful to young people's mental health.
Oscar the alpaca forced a football match to pause for 15 minutes after he stormed onto the pitch.
Only one Bulldog was ever built but it was sold by the company 40 years ago to raise cash.
