The bivalent vaccine will now form part of the booster campaign to be rolled out this autumn.
No 10 defends PM’s holiday as removal vans seen in Downing StreetNo 10 defends PM’s holiday as removal vans seen in Downing Street
Boris Johnson will be kept informed of “urgent issues” while he is away, Downing Street says.
Not just hardest up that need bill help – StarmerNot just hardest up that need bill help – Starmer
The Labour leader tells the BBC his proposal to freeze energy prices for all is a good use of public money.
Thunderstorms begin in the UK after heatwaveThunderstorms begin in the UK after heatwave
Warnings of travel disruption and flooding – but drought restrictions remain in place in many areas.
Tom Holland quits social media for mental healthTom Holland quits social media for mental health
The Spider-Man: Homecoming star says Instagram and Twitter can be “detrimental” to his mental health.
Emergency alert system to launch in October across Great BritainEmergency alert system to launch in October across Great Britain
The Home Office says the technology can warn 85% of the population of life-threatening events.
Heathrow Airport extends cap on passengers to end of OctoberHeathrow Airport extends cap on passengers to end of October
It means a daily limit on departing passengers will now apply until after the October half-term holidays.
Monkeypox: Lack of vaccines sparks pause in UK rolloutMonkeypox: Lack of vaccines sparks pause in UK rollout
UK Health Security Agency says clinics could run out of vaccine supplies by the end of August.
Kenya election result: William Ruto wins presidential pollKenya election result: William Ruto wins presidential poll
The announcement was marred by scuffles, allegations of vote-rigging and a divided electoral commission.
PwC says graduates do not need a 2:1 degree to work at the firmPwC says graduates do not need a 2:1 degree to work at the firm
The accountancy giant is lowering its recruitment criteria which it claims will improve diversity.
Graeme Souness does not regret ‘man’s game’ comment on Sky SportsGraeme Souness does not regret ‘man’s game’ comment on Sky Sports
Former Liverpool and Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness says he does not regret calling football a “man’s game” despite criticism.
Cost of living: Government to simplify broadband accessCost of living: Government to simplify broadband access
The government says new system will give those receiving benefits better access to cheaper broadband.
European Championships Munich 2022: Great Britain’s Eilish McColgan claims 10,000m silverEuropean Championships Munich 2022: Great Britain’s Eilish McColgan claims 10,000m silver
Great Britain’s Eilish McColgan claims silver in the women’s 10,000m at the European Championships as Turkey’s Yasemin Can wins in Munich.
Ricardo Dos Santos: ‘Police stop happened so quickly’Ricardo Dos Santos: ‘Police stop happened so quickly’
Sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos published a series of video tweets of him being pulled over and questioned by police.
Tattoos reveal the stories of the partition of British IndiaTattoos reveal the stories of the partition of British India
Younger generations learn about the horror behind the partition of British India through tattoos.
Mangrove forests: How 40 million Australian trees died of thirstMangrove forests: How 40 million Australian trees died of thirst
The mass loss of trees in 2015 provides important lessons for the future, scientists say.
Egypt church fire: ‘We saved who we could’, says survivorEgypt church fire: ‘We saved who we could’, says survivor
Dozens of people have died, including children, after a fire at a Coptic church in Giza.
The nine-year-old boy who fled war-torn Cyprus for LondonThe nine-year-old boy who fled war-torn Cyprus for London
Baz Bedrossian came to London with his family as a refugee after the second Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
Energy bills: Five questions about Keir Starmer’s planEnergy bills: Five questions about Keir Starmer’s plan
Labour is calling for the cap on energy prices to be frozen in October, as big rises loom.
‘Starbucks fired me for being three minutes late’‘Starbucks fired me for being three minutes late’
Starbucks is fighting efforts by workers in the US to unionise. Is it winning?
Thunderstorms: Why drought can lead to dangerous floodingThunderstorms: Why drought can lead to dangerous flooding
Heavy rain might seem ideal now for parched areas of the UK, but scientists warn it’s a hazard.
The making of a housing benefit millionaireThe making of a housing benefit millionaire
A property developer has made millions from social housing, a BBC Panorama investigation reveals.
Patients locked in secure hospitals for decadesPatients locked in secure hospitals for decades
Fifteen Scots with learning disabilities and autism have been living in hospitals for 20 years.
How much does university cost, and is it worth it?How much does university cost, and is it worth it?
A degree can be valuable in many ways. Here is a look at some of the financial pros and cons.
Nursery closures: Parents left without childcare as providers shutNursery closures: Parents left without childcare as providers shut
A campaign group says it has been “inundated” with messages about nurseries going out of business suddenly.
The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggageThe tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage
With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution.
Partition: Why was British India divided 75 years ago?Partition: Why was British India divided 75 years ago?
Britain left India 75 years ago and the country became two separate states, India and Pakistan.
DIY tech that made Gandhi’s voice heardDIY tech that made Gandhi’s voice heard
For two decades, Mumbai-based Chicago Radio became synonymous with India’s freedom struggle.
Letter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in ItalyLetter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in Italy
The murder of a Nigerian vendor has shaken a community in Italy, writes Ismail Einashe.
Fringe performers camping to save moneyFringe performers camping to save money
Edinburgh festival performers take to camper vans and tents to escape high accommodation costs.