Government’s scientific advisers publish details of closed-doors coronavirus meetings - follow liv... independent.co.uk Follow the latest updates on the viral pandemic in the UK and around the world...

UK to become WHO's largest state donor with 30% funding increase theguardian.com Boris Johnson to call for more powers for health body in coronavirus fight as Trump pulls out...

£1bn catch-up tutoring fund for England's pupils bbc.com Head teachers welcome the move but want more details as some children face six months out of school....

Passion Capital backs UK fertility workplace benefits provider, Fertifa – TechCrunch techcrunch.com U.K.-based Fertifa has bagged a £1 million (~$1.3 million) seed to plug into a fertility-focused workplace benefits platform. Passion Capital is investing in t...

Pay squeeze and tax rises needed in UK to fill £40bn hole in public finances theguardian.com Weak growth and pressure on NHS and welfare budgets will add to Covid woes, warns IFS thinktank...

10 of the best UK hostels for adventures – and the rule of six theguardian.com Shared dorms are out, but these private rooms are great value and a safe base from which to explore glorious beaches, walks and bike trails this autumn...