Coronavirus Test and Trace hotline fails to answer nearly 25,000 calls a day

An undercover investigation into a Tory-linked Covid-19 testing lab claims to have uncovered evidence of ‘serious failings'.

I’m a Celeb fans sat down last night to enjoy the first episode of the hit series. Like most television programmes, the production crew were forced to improvise for this year’s show due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Will Thorne Staff WriterWelcome back to Tune In: our weekly newsletter offering a guide to the best of the week’s TV.Each week, Variety’s TV team combs through the week’s schedule, selecting our picks of what to watch and when/how to watch them. As many across the country continue to practice self-isolation due to coronavirus, why not while away a few hours on some of the shows below?This week, the “Fresh Prince” reunion drops on HBO Max and “Supernatural” comes to an end on the CW.“His Dark Materials,” HBO, Monday, 9 p.m.After stepping through a portal into a different world, season 2 continues to follow the adventures of Lyra (Dafne Keen) as she meets Will (Amir Wilson), a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past.

Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright’s nuptials served as a dream crossover event, but for the couple, Southern Charm star Shep Rose’s attendance may have done more harm than good.During a game of Us Weekly’s “I Can Explain,” the 40-year-old Charleston resident admitted that he got in “trouble” for his activity at the Kentucky wedding in June 2019.“That’s Jax’s wedding. What fun we had.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicSome 17 months after Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings LLC acquired Big Machine Label Group and all of its recorded music assets, sources tell Variety the veteran manager and entrepreneur has sold the master rights to Taylor Swift’s first six albums. The buyer, an investment fund, is as yet unknown but the deal is believed to be north of $300 million and closed in the last two weeks.Ithaca purchased the Nashville-based independent record label Big Machine, founded by Scott Borchetta in 2005, in June 2019 for just over $300 million.

Richard Schiff shared an update about his health after revealing earlier this month that he and his wife, Sheila Kelley, had contracted the novel coronavirus.“Covid update. Thank you all for so much love and support.

Just when we thought life was good, with Harry Styles making history as the first solo man to grace the cover of Vogue, Candace Owens had to go ruining everything for everybody!

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxWorkers renovating the sewage system in Athens have discovered the bust of a Greek god dating back to around 300BC.The 2,300-year-old marble sculpture of the ancient god Hermes was found to be in a largely unscathed condition.According to the Greek Culture Ministry, it shows the deity at a "mature age" whereas most of his caricatures depict him as youthful and athletic, without a beard.The mature imagery of Hermes relates to archaic Greek art where he is displayed as bearded, dressed as a traveller, herald, or pastor.Hermes was considered a messenger of the gods in the ancient Greek religion and is characterised by his "winged sandals"

Hollyoaks viewers were overjoyed during Monday's first-look episode as Cleo McQueen (Nadine Mulkerrin) returned to the village.

Liverpool are cautiously optimistic of receiving some much-needed good news in the midst of their injury nightmare.

Goggblebox favourite Lee Riley has given a rare insight into his long-term relationship with a cute throwback snap shared online by his other half.

Lili Reinhart did not let bad weather keep her from her daily constitutional.The 24-year-old actress was seen taking her dog Milo for a walk through the rainy streets of Vancouver on Monday morning.The actress, best known for her role as Betty Cooper on the mystery drama series Riverdale, was wearing a fuzzy black overcoat and a red beanie to keep out the cold. Stepping out: Lili Reinhart layered up and took her dog Milo for a walk on a cold and rainy Vancouver morningReinhart also wore combat boots and carried a transparent plastic umbrella to keep herself dry in the autumn downpour.Trying to stay safe against the recent rise of COVID-19 cases, the Surviving Jack kept a black face mask on for the duration of her stroll.

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is going to look very different from the ones that have come before.  Pair will return to screens on 15 November as hosts of ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!'Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ITV show has moved to a new (much chillier) location and will have Covid-19 safety measures in place.Trump's new press secretary vows never to lie from podiumElection official Ben Hovland on Trump's election claims: 'We see these bold claims...

Another show has suspended production because of positive COVID-19 tests.

The three-tier lockdown approach introduced in England may have to be "strengthened" over winter, a leading doctor has warned.Public Health England's Dr Susan Hopkins, medical advisor of the coronavirus response, said they've recognised that the Tier approach, introduced by the Prime Minister in October, had a different effect in each area of the country.Although Tier 3 worked at reducing cases in the north, the doctor said that Tier 1 had "very little effect".Meanwhile, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it's "too early" to see any impact from the national lockdown, which is due to end on December 2 in just over two weeks.Speaking at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing on Monday, Dr Hopkins said: “We have recognised that the tiering of

Shane Richie and Coleen Nolan’s son Shane Jr has slammed Linda Robson after she branded his dad “annoying”.The 31 year old, who is reportedly planning on changing his surname name to support his dad, hit back at Loose Women star Linda, 62, after she made comments about former EastEnders actor Shane. Speaking on Loose Women on Monday, Linda shared her views on the new I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! cast after the first episode of the series aired on Sunday 15 November.

Violence at rallies over the weekend in the nation's capital brought out “the worst” of the country, according to the city’s police chief. Washington, D.C.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterAfter nearly a decade at NBCUniversal, NBC’s co-president of scripted programming Tracey Pakosta is leaving the company to join Netfix as its head of comedy.The longtime TV exec will oversee development and current programming at the streaming giant, including adult animation and live-action family comedies, as well as stand-up and comedy formats.“I’ve spent many hours watching as a fan, and now I am incredibly excited to join Bela and the Netflix original series team,” said Pakosta.

The UK's coronavirus death toll in all settings has increased by 213 in the past 24 hours.

Lena Dunham has opened up about her heartbreaking IVF journey.

Nigella Lawson wouldn't have become the domestic goddess we know today without the backing of her first husband.