FA and Premier League officials are told they have the UK government's support to stop the plans.

Europe's biggest teams have suffered during the Covid pandemic and say they want financial stability.

Pubs, restaurants and cafes will also re-open for outdoor service in Wales from next week.

The PM says carbon emissions must fall by almost 80% by 2035 - 15 years earlier than previously planned.

Jose Mourinho is sacked by Tottenham Hotspur after just 17 months in charge.

The Bank and the Treasury set up a taskforce to examine how a central bank digital currency would work.

Shoppers flocked back to the High Street last week to treat themselves after non-essential stores reopened.

There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result.

Vaccine certificates could help to reopen society but risk discrimination, a UK equality body warns.

Sir James Dyson defends moving his firm's headquarters to Singapore and says Dyson is a British firm.

The airport says some travellers are facing waits of up to six hours.

Despite the improvement, exports still remain below 2020 levels, the UK statistics body says.

The health secretary says the vaccine rollout remains on track to jab all adults by the end of July.

A decline in cases has stalled but deaths have not followed the same pattern, scientists say.

A review finds a "plausible" link to rare blood clots, but says the jab remains beneficial for most.

Phones should not be used or seen during the school day, the education secretary says.

The boss of the RAC Foundation says drivers in urban areas should consider which car is most appropriate.

A report calls on the government to create a food security minister to protect the vulnerable.

Introducing Covid status certificates risks creating a "two-tier Britain", critics say.

It comes after airlines criticised plans to make travellers pay for pre and post-travel testing.

SSP increases from £95.85 to £96.35 a week in April, but unions say it is too little to live on.

New rules to help venues reopen outdoors safely this month have sparked anger from industry groups.

The Labour leader says it would be "wrong in principle" to ask landlords to police a new scheme.

And another study shows even 96-year-olds are producing an impressive immune response.

Downing Street sources reject reports the COP26 meeting in Glasgow will be postponed until next year.

Launching their English election campaign, Greens co-leader says people "need hope" after "tough year".

The number of repairs has increased to 1.7 million in England and Wales in the past year, a survey says.

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.

Those who fly more should be taxed more, and air miles incentives should be banned, campaigners say.

Wednesday is the last day millions of the most clinically vulnerable people in England and Wales are told to shield.

Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when".

Post-Brexit security arrangements are "complex and untested", a House of Lords report warns.

A review on certificates showing jab status is ongoing but no decisions have been made, PM says.

The culture secretary described the flag as "a proud reminder of our history and the ties that bind us".

But one Conservative MP says "papers for pubs" would lead the country into "a ghastly trap".

After weeks of tension over Covid vaccine supplies, the two sides now say they are working together.

Boris Johnson says the government is increasing spending on defence "by the biggest amount since the Cold War".

Elon Musk announced his company would accept the virtual currency as payment for a new car.

But Boris Johnson immediately retracts the comments made during a Zoom meeting with Tory MPs.

More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces.

It is due to come into force in England next week as some other lockdown restrictions are eased.

The Queen reflects on the "grief and loss felt by so many" as the country holds a minute's silence.

Boris Johnson says the UK will "feel effects" of growing case numbers in Europe amid a row over vaccines.

Six other countries were worse affected during the second wave of the pandemic, according to ONS figures.

The health secretary confirms the UK's supply is being hit by a delayed AstraZeneca shipment from India.

It is understood a shipment of five million AstraZeneca doses to the UK has been held up by four weeks.

Coach Wayne Pivac recalls lock Adam Beard in the only change to his side as Wales aim to complete the Six Nations Grand Slam against France.

Local health organisations in England have been told to expect a reduced vaccine supply in April.

Customers will have to prove they have had two coronavirus jabs to get on the company's cruises.

Dominic Raab says the UK should use its "clout" to be "a force for good in the world".

Independence, Covid, the economy and the NHS are on voters' minds ahead of elections in May.

Why do some people get side effects - and do they mean you have greater protection?

The UK will also shift focus towards Indo-Pacific countries, following a year-long foreign policy review.

But the government says Brexit enables the UK to set its own rules to deliver better environmental outcomes.

The reassessment of security and defence also paves the way for the UK to increase stocks of nuclear weapons.

Senior figures tell the BBC Boris Johnson should have been tougher in the autumn to prevent more deaths.

All over 50s could be vaccinated ahead of schedule, thanks to good supplies, say experts.

Boris Johnson says a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.

Andrew Bailey has been criticised for evidence he gave over a scandal in which 11,000 savers lost money.

Loungewear and smart watches are other commonly bought goods now used to measure changes in the cost of living.

The UK government has said more than 1,000 civil service roles in total are to be relocated to Scotland

Boris Johnson promises more investment and jobs ahead of his long-awaited update on the military.

A late Maro Itoje try gives England victory over in-form France in the Six Nations at Twickenham.

Ministers say "increased" controversy over the Cumbria mine means a public inquiry is needed.

Official figures show a sharp drop in trade in goods with the EU as the Brexit transition period ended.

Ministers say the move will help firms after Covid - but Labour says it "smacks of ill-preparedness".

Magicians use "powerful tools" of psychology to manipulate people's behaviour, say researchers.

The airport regularly sees queuing times of three hours and on occasion six hours, an executive says.

Boris Johnson "corrects" the European Council president over claims about the government's stance.

It was set up to help prevent lockdowns but there have been two more since its launch, MPs say.

Boris Johnson says he wants to see air passenger duties on UK flights fall to help neglected areas.

Manufacturers will be obliged to make spare parts for appliances available to consumers.

Unlocking too quickly would lead to a substantial surge in infection, the UK's chief medical adviser says.

Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons have seen demand rise after more people bought pets during lockdown.

The OECD upgrades forecasts for the UK and global economy, but says pandemic costs will weigh on countries.

UK retail sales rose 9.5% in February as plans to ease lockdown drove purchases of uniforms and computers.

Millions have returned to school in England, with face masks and Covid tests for secondary pupils.

Lord Frost says the EU has "significantly undermined" post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.

The UK government is taking the step to ease the movement of plants without the agreement of the EU.

Pubs in England report high demand bookings from the 12 April opening date for beer gardens.

Two reports from MPs cast doubt on the government's approach to meeting its climate change goals.

Where was the help for the environment, social care, renters, and to cover the future costs of Covid?

The Budget leaves the chancellor looking more Scrooge than Santa, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

The food delivery firm hopes to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange this year.

People who get a pay rise between this April and 2026 may find themselves paying a higher rate of tax.

Planned new rules anger farmers and politicians, but wildlife groups say they are vital.

The UK economy is expected to recover six months faster than expected from the pandemic, the chancellor says.

The move will help millions of people, Rishi Sunak says, ahead of setting out his tax and spending plans.

Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.

Boris Johnson's comments come as Tory MPs lobby the Chancellor to cut rates for business in the budget

The whereabouts of one infected person is unknown, as they did not give their full contact details.

The UK has 7.3 critical care beds per 100,000 people, compared to Germany's 33.8 and the US's 34.3.

The Treasury Committee says "significant" measures may be needed later to improve public finances.

Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson's tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy.

The chancellor is to provide more funding for the programme, which has now given 20m first doses.

Wales take the Triple Crown with a bonus-point win against England after early controversy in their Six Nations match in Cardiff.

A coroner says the roads - where hard shoulders become lanes at busy times - create a death "risk".

Cheaper beer could support struggling pubs MPs argue, but alcohol awareness campaigners are opposed.

The move to the second-highest level means the NHS is no longer at imminent risk of being overwhelmed.

The PM promises action to boost the industry - but Labour says his Brexit deal threatens jobs.

Arlene Foster says the EU was 'tone-deaf' but Michelle O'Neill says the meeting was "constructive".

A total of £700m will help ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says.

Sir Keir Starmer is the first Labour leader to address the farmers' union since 2008.

The DUP urges No 10 to scrap the mechanism, but a government minister says issues can be resolved.

All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March.

Boris Johnson is encouraging other rich countries to donate vaccine doses at a virtual G7 meeting.

Ministers will "crunch the numbers" over the weekend, amid pressure to reduce Covid restrictions.

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.

Wales edge out 14-man Scotland in a mesmeric thriller at Murrayfield to maintain their 100% start to their Six Nations campaign.

There are key differences in rules between England’s system and elsewhere, a BBC analysis shows.

The size of the economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020 as coronavirus restrictions hit output, figures show.

Jeremy Miles MS says it is irresponsible for UK officials to claim trade changes were "unexpected".

Amsterdam ousts London in the wake of Brexit changes, as the Bank of England warns over EU financial rules.

European Commission's Maros Sefcovic and Michael Gove will discuss post-Brexit trading rules later.

The aim is for health and social care to join up more, but Labour questions the timing of the move.

Liam Williams returns after a ban to boost injury-hit Wales for Saturday's Six Nations encounter against Scotland in Edinburgh.

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.

Boris Johnson urges people to "be patient", after the transport secretary says summer breaks are in doubt.

The UK's second-largest supermarket joins Tesco in promising to price-match German discounter Aldi.

Chairman Peter Cowgill says the new EU trade deal has meant "double-digit millions" in extra costs.

Details of the new system, aimed at tracking cases and detecting new variants, will be set out later today.

A small study suggests the AstraZeneca vaccine may be less effective against the South African variant.

Wales overcome 14-man Ireland to win a tense 2021 Six Nations opener in Cardiff.

Leaders should not be "driven by a calendar", says a scientist advising the government.

DUP leader Arlene Foster accuses the British government of "sleepwalking" into NI's Brexit arrangements.

High Street banks are also told to prepare for the possibility that interest rates could fall below zero.

A leading scientist warns Boris Johnson digging for coal undermines the UK's climate change efforts.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer wants tougher restrictions to prevent new coronavirus variants coming in.

The UK wrote to the bloc calling for lighter enforcement of rules as port staff face threats over checks.

The Kent variant now dominant in the UK appears to be undergoing some "worrying" new changes.

Call to wipe interest on student loans in England for 15 months, as ministers offer £50m support fund.

Arlene Foster denounces "threats" against staff checking on animal and food products at Larne and Belfast.

The PM says it relies on factors such as the vaccine rollout going well and Covid cases coming down.

The NI Executive also announces summer extension to light touch approach to Irish Sea border for pets.

Boris Johnson says most people in Scotland are focused on defeating Covid rather than another referendum.

Many firms have "gone under," and others are "teetering on the edge of failure", a tourism boss says.

The PM sets the date he hopes England's lockdown will begin to ease, but warns of a "perilous situation".

The “phased” lifting of restrictions will depend on data on hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations.

More than two planets would be needed if everywhere used them at Wales' rate, a report says.

The Environment Bill has been postponed again because of a lack of time for scrutiny, the government says.

Nadhim Zahawi says supply is tight, but he expects the UK to meet its February target of 15 million doses.

Another 7,700 registered with coronavirus on the death certificate brings the total to nearly 104,000.

Boris Johnson says he understands parents' frustrations but the infection rate is "still very high".

The UK's chief medical adviser warns that "a very small change and it could start taking off again".

Government borrowing hit £34.1bn last month, as the cost of pandemic support measures weighed on the economy.

Tuition fees in England are being frozen for another year and ministers outline plans to reform post-16 education.

Powys meat processing plant warns the extra cost of selling into the EU could mean major job losses.

Estate agents call for tougher measures - as buyers race to beat the end of the stamp duty holiday.

The home secretary has been recorded telling supporters she was an "advocate" of closures last year.

The UK inflation rate jumps to 0.6% in December from 0.3% in November, led by higher transport costs.

Boris Johnson promises £23m in compensation for exporters which have lost orders due to delays.

The owner of a toy retailer says high transport costs may mean larger toys become more expensive.

Coronavirus restrictions in England affected services, with pubs and hairdressers badly hit.

A negative test had been due to be required from Friday, but ministers said people needed time to prepare.

On Wednesday the PM said businesses hit by post-Brexit problems would receive support.

New Brexit trade rules mean Britain's biggest supermarket faces problems importing some fruit, meat and ready meals.

Tui, the UK's largest tour operator, says 50% of bookings on their website are currently by over-50s.

More red tape after the EU trade deal will raise food and manufacturing costs, business groups tell MPs.

But Boris Johnson does not rule out tougher restrictions in England, saying they are kept under review.

The prime minister wants round-the-clock vaccination but adds supply is currently the limiting factor.

The health secretary urges people to follow rules, saying "individual decisions" make a difference.

Retailers have been grappling with problems importing some products from Great Britain

The laptops and tablets will be delivered to schools in England to support disadvantaged pupils.

Last year saw 697,000 deaths registered in the UK - 14% above what would be expected.

Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says 2.3 million people in the UK have now had a Covid-19 vaccine dose.

There will be a "gradual unwrapping" of England's lockdown, Boris Johnson tells MPs ahead of a vote later.

FTSE 100 chiefs will by Wednesday have earned more this year than the average worker's annual wage.

A shortage of glass vials, an overload of bureaucracy and lengthy safety checks could slow the UK down.

A growing divide over education, jobs, and ethnicity threaten the fabric of society, says Nobel laureate's study.

Spain and India are among the nations to suspend flights amid concern over spread of new variant.

US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs.

"Just because you can do something doesn't mean it's sensible in any way," Prof Chris Whitty warns.

The president of the EU Commission says the "next few days" will be decisive for trade negotiations.

In a blow to campaigners, judges say ministers' decision to approve the runway was legitimate.

UK and EU negotiators are trying to agree a post-Brexit trade deal by 31 December.

The Test to Release programme is supposed to cut quarantine times for people arriving in England.

However the rate of unemployment is now 4.6% in Wales and 4.9% across the UK as a whole.

Education secretary threatens legal action after classes move online due to a rise in infections.

Parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will also face the toughest restrictions, the health secretary says.

A final decision on a deal was expected on Sunday, but the two sides sent negotiators back to the table.

The new strain may be growing faster in some parts of the country, Health Secretary tells MPs.

A senior Conservative says deploying gunboats to patrol UK waters after 31 December is "undignified".

Boris Johnson urges Brussels to make a "big change" as the deadline set by the two sides approaches.

The change will apply to contacts of coronavirus cases and people quarantining after travel.

The EU's contingency plans for "no deal" include measures to ensure smooth air and road travel.

The UK's economy grew by just 0.4% in the month as the recovery continued to slow.

Sunday becomes the new deadline for a decision on trade talks, after the PM and EU chief meet in Brussels.

The chairman of Tesco says price rises related to Brexit could change what people choose to eat.

Boris Johnson says the UK must be able to follow its own rules, as he arrives in Brussels for talks.

People with history of significant allergic reactions told not to have Pfizer/BioNTech jab.

Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers.

The UK will drop plans to override the Brexit divorce deal, removing a potential obstacle to a trade deal.