Purgatory News

The death toll from flooding in western Europe has risen above 150 as rescue workers toiled to clear up the devastation and prevent further damage..

Organisers confirmed the positive tests on Sunday and both were listed as non-Japanese, but no names or other details were provided..

Pressure is increasing on the Government to award a long-awaited pay rise for NHS workers before Parliament breaks up for the summer recess next week..

Muslims are being encouraged to continue to get vaccinated, take coronavirus tests and wear masks where possible as they celebrate Eid next week, when many coronavirus restrictions will also be lifted.

England could see the hottest day of the year this weekend as the skies finally clear after weeks of wet and humid weather..

Holidaymakers returning to England from France will still have to self-isolate when they get back even if they are fully vaccinated, the Government has announced..

Unions are urging the Commons authorities to issue advice to staff to walk away from any MP who refuses to wear a face mask in Parliament..

Life will not be able to return to normal until the world is vaccinated against Covid-19, according to one of the scientists behind the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab..

It comes after the Government published guidance for businesses which said it “expects and recommends” masks to be worn by workers and customers in crowded spaces.

WhatsApp is piloting a new system which will allow users to access the app from a number of devices without using their phone..

The chance to install enhanced safety features in the lifts at Grenfell Tower was not taken during their original refurbishment, a public inquiry into the 2017 fire which claimed 72 lives has heard..

Sir Elton John said the wealth of young talent in the music industry “makes me so happy” and hearing new stars for the first time still gives him a buzz..

Racist comments appeared on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, with the firms facing criticism for not acting swiftly enough to remove hateful posts..

This is up 46% on the previous week and is the highest seven-day total since data was first published in January..

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has told staff that it is proposing around 1,000 redundancies across its department stores and Waitrose supermarkets..

Crowds have gathered to watch filming begin in Glasgow after the director of the latest Indiana Jones instalment was pictured in the city..

Crowds have gathered to watch filming begin in Glasgow after the director of the latest Indiana Jones instalment was pictured in the city..

New Everton manager Rafael Benitez claims he has felt strong support from fans living close to him following his appointment at Goodison Park..

Almost all coronavirus restrictions in Wales will be lifted next month but it will remain the law to wear a face mask on public transport and in most indoor settings, the First Minister has said..

The Government has announced plans for a statute of limitations which would end all prosecutions of ex-paramilitaries and former members of the security forces in Troubles-related cases in Northern Ireland..