UK coronavirus live: Minister says big rise in Germany's R rate 'concerning' as PM plans further lockdown easing

Boris Johnson discusses reopening of hospitality industry and reduction in social distancing Why doctors say UK is better prepared for a second wave of coronavirusGlobal coronavirus updates – liveDowning Street lobby briefing – Summary 2.46pm BST The Commons public accounts committee has just started taking evidence from senior NHS officials Read more

Is spyware technology helping governments hack phones?

WhatsApp has accused an Israeli spyware company of hacking 1,400 of its users, including journalists, human rights activists and diplomatic officials. As new allegations emerge, Guardian US investigations correspondent Stephanie Kirchgaessner discusses how she first discovered the story In October 2019, the encrypted messaging app WhatsApp filed a lawsuit against Read more