Downing Street has refused to say whether Mr Johnson, who was back at work on Monday, would be well enough to face new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in the Commons at Midday.

Corbyn (pictured in parliament) sparked fury among Starmer loyalists by appearing to signal he was wrong to keep pressing the government over how the country will get out of the lockdown.

Bond aficionados will know that early in each story comes an inaugural meeting between hero and foe. A chance encounter over highballs, perhaps, or a high-stakes hand of chemin de fer.

In an article saluting veterans on the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Keir Starmer said the care sector needs attention after the pandemic to help those who 'protected our country in its darkest hour'.

The Farmhouse at Redcoats was transformed last summer into a hotel, pub, restaurant and party venue. The Inspector paid a visit and gave it a glowing review.

Post Office Travel Money Holiday Costs Barometer, which compares costs in 20 European beach resorts, found prices in Sunny Beach have plunged - despite the pound's volatility.

Superpharmacy general manager Christian Todd has confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that coronavirus panic buying had forced it to board up its stores and ban customers from entering.

She was caught cuddling up to a mystery man at Adelaide Airport late last month after dumping her cheating husband, Michael Goonan. 

Adelaide accountant Kiara Helliwell discovered how to make the delicious Swedish chips in an air fryer in just 20 minutes, less than a third of the time it takes to bake them in an oven.

Italy made light work of Armenia as they kept up their perfect record in Group J, smashing nine past their opponents in Palermo on a night where Nicolo Zaniolo impressed in midfield.

De La Rue predicted that adjusted operating profit for the 12 months ending March 27 would be between £20m and £25m, in line with earlier guidance. This is a major drop on the previous year.

The supermarket's latest preliminary results cover the year to 29 February and do not cover the spell of mass panic buying in the last few weeks.

Johnson sustained the injury when unseated from Philip Hobbs-trained West End Story in the Dare To Dream Novices' Chase. But the damage looked to be done when Johnson was kicked by Fox Pro.

Though Minella Rocco may not be the force of old, he has demonstrated with wins at Warwick and most recently at Wetherby he has the potential for one more big effort at Cheltenham.

Duelling is illegal in Britain, but that didn't stop Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller going musket to musket in 2011. PATRICK MARMION reviews the National Theatre performance.

Shostakovich's 11th Symphony here receives a performance of exceptional eloquence from the Manchester-based BBC Philharmonic under their chief guest conductor, the Finn John Storgårds.

In BBC Three's Boys Banged Up, filmed at Hydebank Wood prison in Northern Ireland, inmate William claims he self harms out of remorse for his part in an attack on a young girl.

PATRICK MARMION: Okonedo is a shrill, manipulative Cleopatra, queen of the 'treat 'em' mean, keep 'em keen' school of seduction.

The dining table, sold by Stocktons, in Manchester, is covered in plastic wrapping and has a label stuck on the top saying 'Sold Rooney Del December.'

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: This week, Derby County have earmarked Rooney as a future manager, as he joins up with the Championship side for this weekend's home game.

Derby boss Phillip Cocu was pleased by Wayne Rooney's debut and revealed he will remain as permanent captain. Rooney had a hand in both goals in a 2-1 victory over Barnsley.

Wayne Rooney, 34, lodged plans to build the structure on his six-bedroom estate in Cheshire in July 2018, but locals were worried the development would be an eyesore in the idyllic countryside.

Roy Keane admitted that he never got on well with former Manchester United teammates Wayne Rooney or Rio Ferdinand as he never understood their 'banter'.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Animal Justice Project has accused Gressingham Foods of leaving birds suffer painful deaths in cruel and unhygienic conditions at multiple sites in Norfolk.

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: The supermarkets are investigating Hoads Farm, East Sussex, where animal rights activists filmed rotten corpses and piles of smashed eggs.

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Hoads Farm near Hastings, East Sussex, was suspended after animal rights activists found rotting corpses, bleeding hens and filthy conditions at the business.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said households are saddled with £8,000 of non-mortgage debts, totalling £230 billion across the UK. And the coronavirus pandemic means incomes are falling.

Novacyt has inked a deal with the Department of Health to provide it with 288,000 tests a week. And Omega Diagnostics has made fresh strides in the race to roll out antibody tests.

Maatje Benassi and her husband Matt described the 'nightmare' of their ordeal to CNN, saying their lives have been turned upside down since the theory began spreading on social media.

A video shows the Mount Tai, one of China's five greatest mountains, being jam-packed with visitors this morning. Similar sights can be spotted in other famous tourist attractions in China today.

Doctors from the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust have warned against the 250 ventilators purchased from the Chinese company Beijing Aeonmed Co. Ltd., in a five-page letter.

Link Fund Solutions, which supervised Woodford's management of his flagship Equity Income fund and smaller Income Focus fund, stopped savers withdrawing their money from the funds.

Alok Sharma has been urged to speed up a review of City rules that make it hard for individuals to take part in major company decisions ahead of the vote at Sirius Minerals next Tuesday.

With Covid-19 dominating the news, the focus on healthcare has never been greater. Companies making everything from vaccines to disinfectant are suddenly having their moment in the sun.

Britain's world class big pharma companies were always going to be a huge asset in the fight against Covid-19 and in finding solutions, not just to this pandemic, but to future similar events.

Son isn't the first footballer to serve his country. Sportsmail has looked at some of the other stars to have swapped the pitch for the army barracks or helped their country in some capacity.

Over the past five years, around 3.8 million holidaymakers have injured themselves on the slopes as a result of consuming alcohol. Some 1.3 million of them ended up with broken limbs.

The world number one was up against Argentina's Federico Delbonis at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday when he hit 13-year-old Anita in the face during the third set.

I like so many other veterans were contacted by a private financial adviser. We were promised good returns of 5-10 per cent a year and the opportunity to gain access to the funds at 55.

England are on the brink of a crushing defeat in the third Test against India at Trent Bridge. Here, Sportsmail's LAWRENCE BOOTH takes a look at the talking points from the play on day four...

Mark Weir had been out riding his snowmobile with friends in Newfoundland, Canada, when they saw the moose fall into a deep pit and decided to help it.

The Sunrise host was in the middle of a cross to the 8.30 news on Thursday morning when she spotted the man running by the studio window.

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gibram Cruz returned home to California to say goodbye to his mom, Rocio Gomez, who is scheduled for deportation on January 2 and doesn't expect he will be able to see her again.

SPORTS AGENDA BY MIKE KEEGAN: Eddie Jones has included lessons on Japanese history as part of England's World Cup preparations

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN WHANGAREI: Chris Woakes intends to make himself undroppable as England weigh up whether to pick him or Sam Curran at No 8 in next week's first Test against New Zealand.

Stokes has enjoyed an unforgettable year, playing a starring role in the historic World Cup victory at Lord's then producing one of Test cricket's greatest ever innings in the Third Ashes Test.

A large crowd of English cricket fans were seen taunting the Australian team as they boarded their bus during the Ashes tour in 2019.

Albania leveled quickly after conceding an early goal, but gave away another goal at the start of the new half, and Ukraine, also going to Euro 2016, sealed the win with two minutes to go.

CRAIG HATHERALL AT STADE DES LUMINIERES: An Armando Sadiku header gave Albania three points, and a fighting chance of making the Last 16 in France.

Dexter Blackstock has gone from football to pharmaceuticals - and hopes to save lives, slash the cost of healthcare and even help change the perception of professional players.