The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

The pandemic experience varied sharply from state to state, according to an analysis published in The Lancet.

One in five pupils in England were reported as persistently absent during the last school year

The ferry stopped in the middle of the river for people to drop petals

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

The spending watchdog found that 'no contingency plans existed between central and local government for supporting firms during a national emergency' when the pandemic hit and it meant mistakes were made

It's helped 1,000 rough-sleepers into housing since the COVID-19 pandemic, but community housing advocates say neither major party has committed to making Together Home permanent ahead of this weekend's NSW election.

Letters: Readers respond to the former prime minister’s appearance before the privileges committee answering questions about lockdown gatherings in Downing Street during the pandemic

The travel industry witnessed a solid post-pandemic rebound last year and is poised for significant growth in the foreseeable future, driven by pent-up travel demand. However, given the challenging macro environment, avoiding struggling cruise stocks Carnival Corporation (CCL) and Norwegian Cruise (NCLH) could be wise. Instead, investors could consider buying…

One-fifth of UK population was in relative poverty after first year of pandemic, when support measures scrapped