CBI Wales says authorities in the Irish Republic are "zealous" when checking goods coming in.

The ex-chancellor says Boris Johnson must "do the right thing", even if it means risking unpopularity.

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.

But a think tank report finds a bigger share of Wales' funding is targeted at poorer pupils.

The lifting of England's restrictions must be "cautious and prudent", Boris Johnson says.

The venue says a "lack of clarity" about visas and permits makes such tours "not financially viable".

Audit Scotland say preparations for the pandemic could have been better but the NHS was not overwhelmed.

England's children's commissioner calls on Boris Johnson to put them "centre stage" of his plans.

Covid deaths fall for a third week in Wales but the total rises above 7,000, according to the ONS.

Cases have risen "sharply" in Powys, the board says, with the third-highest case rate in Wales.

It comes as research looks at whether jabs will become regular and routine like the flu.

Boris Johnson's plan for England is a "cautious but irreversible" removal of restrictions.

Boris Johnson says the government will set out its plans on 22 February, which could include target dates.

The Welsh Government welcomes the cash but says it comes "at the 11th hour".

"Cautious" talks about the tourism sector reopening for Easter are under way, the first minister says.

Data suggests lockdown is working, but the health secretary says there is "still a long way to go".

Everyone in top four priority groups will have been offered a Covid jab by Friday, ministers claim.

Nearly 716,000 people in the top priority groups have been given their first doses of Covid vaccines.

Forecasters say there could be "blizzard conditions" over Welsh hills, as two warnings are issued.

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

The number of Covid patients in hospital has reduced by about a quarter since December.

Scotland's transport secretary says he is pressing the UK government to close a potential loophole.

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

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

People crossing the Irish border without "a reasonable excuse" can be fined €100 (£88) from Monday.

Health minister says people "should take comfort" that vaccines are effective against most variants.

Leicester's outside hopes of winning the Premier League title suffer a blow after being held to a goalless draw at Midlands rivals Wolves.

The education minister confirms children aged three to seven will return to school on 22 February.

The virus's reproduction, or R, number is estimated to be between 0.7 and 1.

Three to seven-year-olds will return to class after 22 February, ministers are expected to confirm.

The Labour leader urges the PM not to repeat "the mistakes of last time," amid Tory calls for easing.

Prof Helen Rees, of the World Health Organization, warns original vaccines may become less effective.

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.

A charity says it is being "swamped" by people who have fallen behind on rent and bills.

Goals from Gylfi Sigurdsson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin give Everton victory at Leeds to take the Toffees sixth in the Premier League.

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

Health Minister Vaughan Gething says, with hindsight, different decisions would have been made.

The financial regulator says it would be easy for customers to build up unseen debts of £1,000.

Hospitals remain "full" of coronavirus patients, despite numbers of cases dropping across Wales.

Testing will start in Surrey - but London, Kent, Hertfordshire and Walsall are also being targeted.

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

Primary children may start a phased return to school next month if Covid rates continue to fall.

Vaccination figures show a different picture in how many over-80s have taken up first doses.

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".

All the variant cases were recorded in people who had been abroad, a senior official says.

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

More information needed about when ministers will deem it safe, Wales' children's commissioner says.

As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total.

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

Total deaths involving Covid pass 6,000, including 467 in the week ending 15 January.

Vaughan Gething says he will not know if the target was hit for another day or two.

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

The UK's nations and regions are being treated as if they were "invisible", the former PM warns.

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

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Vaughan Gething says he made a "mistake" after claiming most over 80s had received their first dose.

Wales has made a "very good start" on delivering jabs, a former chief medical officer says.

NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said empty shelves in Northern Ireland were down to Covid-19.

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

The ex-government adviser said the Tories would be seen as the "nasty party" by ending the top-up.

Vaughan Gething says the challenge in Wales is "having enough infrastructure" to deliver the jabs.

The total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test during the pandemic is now above 90,000.

Some 10% of the UK population is showing signs of recent infection, a doubling since October, says ONS.

Earlier the first minister said he did not want vaccinators "standing around with nothing to do".

First Minister Mark Drakeford says there is "no doubt at all" Covid-19 is spreading in shops.

Some urgent procedures including cancer surgery are postponed in one health board area due to Covid.

But the expert says the new Covid variant means any relaxation of rules will be a "gradual process".

BBC Sport explores the debate around footballers' celebrations amid tighter coronavirus restrictions in the sport.

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

Rival supermarkets defend their pay, with Asda saying looking at hourly rates does not tell the whole story.

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

Commissioner calls for a clearer approach to home learning while schools are shut to most children.

A supermarket worker says door staff are facing abuse when they challenge those not wearing masks.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg saw the highest number of weekly deaths and the highest number since April.

People are still holding house parties, raves and gambling gatherings, the UK's most senior police officer says.

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

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

The Labour leader calls for tougher coronavirus restrictions and says help for low earners must continue.

Ex-vaccine supremo tells Nick Robinson she hopes for "really positive news" on the rollout next week.

Seventeen million doses have been ordered by the UK and are expected to arrive in spring.

Councils will also be given extra funding to accommodate rough sleepers, ministers announce.

The drugs, which save an extra life for every 12 intensive care patients treated, can be used immediately, say experts.

It comes amid concerns of hospitals being overwhelmed and delays in vaccine delivery.

More than half the patients at some hospitals have the virus, forcing other care to be cut back.

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

Founder Annemarie Plas says the initiative will return on Thursday under the new name of Clap for Heroes.

School leaders and politicians question whether the two-week classroom closure is enough.

In a TV address, Labour's leader says millions of doses need to be given each week by the end of January.

That includes some of the most vulnerable patients who should soon have "significant" protection against the virus.

The children's commissioner for England and Labour's leader call on firms to help low-income families.

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

Some EU specialist firms stop delivering to the UK because of tax changes that took effect on 1 January.

Boris Johnson will make a televised address at 20:00 GMT to outline further steps as virus cases rise.

Boris Johnson warns of "tough" weeks ahead, as coronavirus infection rates continue to surge.

Boris Johnson says more areas may need tougher rules, as Labour urges England-wide curbs within 24 hours.

Manchester United move level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool as a Bruno Fernandes penalty seals victory over Aston Villa.

The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the league table is "the last thing" he is thinking about after Newcastle frustrate the champions.

The deal between the UK and EU ends months of arguments over business rules and fishing rights.

London now has the highest percentage of people testing positive in the UK, ONS figures suggest.

Officials on both sides are hammering out the final details ahead of an expected announcement.

Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.

Those with a negative test result can now leave the UK, but it could take days to clear the backlog.

Travel restrictions and quarantine rules have been introduced to limit the spread.

Ministers meet to discuss how to stem the spread of a new fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus.

Talks are continuing in Brussels, with less than 10 days to go until the UK leaves EU trading rules.

Politicians are in talks to resume freight, after France closed the border because of the new variant.

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

France will stop lorries arriving from the UK for 48 hours amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant.

Family mixing at Christmas will be much reduced and scrapped completely for parts of the South East.

Office for National Statistics figures suggest one in every 95 people in England has the virus.

The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.

The PM and the EU Commission head speak again by phone, and acknowledge differences remain.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak extends the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April 2021.

It means more than two-thirds of the nation's population will be in tier three from Saturday.

Secondary school pupils could face a first week of term online as schools set up Covid testing.

The Budget had been set to happen in Autumn 2020 but was ditched due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Chief executive Rob Pitcher says the government is "sacrificing businesses and people's livelihoods".

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

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

Front-line staff warn relaxing rules for the festive period is not a "luxury" the NHS can afford.

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

From January, close contacts of people with coronavirus cases can get daily tests for 10 days.

NHS bosses say they are worried about January, after the US saw a spike in cases after Thanksgiving.

Ursula von der Leyen says talks were "constructive", but Boris Johnson warns no deal is "most likely".

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

UK minister Alok Sharma says world leaders are failing to show the necessary level of ambition.

Four Navy boats get ready to patrol UK fishing waters in event of no deal, as negotiations resume.

Stricter rules will come into force after Christmas if Covid cases do not fall, first minister warns.

MPs are concerned that neither Holyhead nor Fishguard will be ready for new customs checks.

Boris Johnson says negotiations with the EU will continue, but are "not yet there at all".

West Ham come from behind to beat Leeds in a thrilling Premier League contest at Elland Road.

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

The EU has set out the measures it would take if no trade deal is agreed with the UK.

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.

The move breaks ranks with the EU in a dispute with the US over subsidies for Boeing and Airbus.

Boris Johnson will meet Ursula von der Leyen for talks over dinner, as time runs out to reach a trade deal.

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

Boris Johnson seeks a last minute breakthrough in stalled talks over a UK-EU trade agreement.

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

Boris Johnson says "hope springs eternal" ahead of a meeting with the European Commission president.

The industry tells MPs it has not had enough time to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period.

The UK and EU say "significant differences" still remain as the leaders prepare to talk face-to-face.

But in a possible compromise, ministers said they could remove the measures if trade talks succeed.

The UK says it is still working for a deal, but the EU's mood is described as "gloomy".

EU sources say the two sides are nearing an agreement on access to UK waters by EU fishing fleets.

EU and UK negotiators call in leaders in last ditch effort to secure a trade deal.

Chelsea go top of the Premier League as they come from behind to beat Leeds United in front of 2,000 fans at Stamford Bridge.

The "ambitious" target for 2030 would see the UK move faster than any major economy, the PM says.

Overlooked at Chelsea but thriving at Leeds - Patrick Bamford returns to where his Premier League journey began this weekend.

Talks continue, as a source tells the BBC that Brussels are "bringing new elements into the negotiation".

The UK is the first country to approve the Pfizer vaccine - with 800,000 doses due to arrive soon.

The restrictions will start at 00:01 GMT, despite 55 Tory MPs voting against the government.

The boss of Wales' biggest brewery says a ban on alcohol sales is an 'insult'.

Pubs and restaurants will have to shut at 6pm and will not be able to serve alcoholic drinks.

Bowling alleys and indoor entertainment venues will also have to close under new restrictions.

Almost all of England will go into tiers two and three when the lockdown ends on 2 December.

But in Scotland infection rates appear to be rising, according to Office for National Statistics data.

The IFS says the Spending Review means council tax could rise an average £70 per household.

One bar owner says 'it simply isn't viable' to operate under restrictions as English tiers are revealed.

The pandemic will deal lasting damage to growth and jobs, the chancellor has warned.

People can form a "Christmas bubble" and mix in homes and outdoors between 23 and 27 December.

Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford tells people not to "fritter away" the "success" of lockdown.

Boris Johnson says "the safety of the British people must come first" as he outlines a new package.

Rules could be relaxed for a few days, with people urged to travel by car and not hold big gatherings.

The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution".

From January, NI car dealers will have a bigger VAT bill for vehicles bought in GB and sold on here.

It is part of a long-awaited plan to hit net zero emissions that will be released later on Tuesday.

No 10 does not deny reports the PM made the comment in a meeting with Tory MPs.

Boris Johnson, six Tory MPs and two aides have been told to self-isolate after a breakfast meeting in No 10.

The two sides say big gaps remain between them as the "moment of truth" is nearing for an agreement.

Brussels is starting to accept UKs independent status as trade talks deadline looms, says minister.

The UK government does not expect to reach a deal with the EU in this week's talks.

Uncertainty about how the Covid vaccines work mean there is no plan for younger people yet.

The group of around 50 MPs says a repeat of current restrictions would "devastate" the economy and "cost lives".

The way towns in England were selected for a cash boost was "not impartial", a spending watchdog says.

The health secretary also announces that, from Tuesday, NHS staff will be tested twice a week.

Peers vote overwhelmingly to remove a section that would allow ministers to break international law.

Negotiators are meeting again after Boris Johnson insists a post-Brexit deal is "there to be done".

The PM and EU Commission president agree to "work hard" to reach a deal when talks resume on Monday.

Boris Johnson says four weeks of the new measures will be enough to make "a real impact".

Labour and Plaid Cymru say chancellor's pledge to extend scheme until March should have come sooner.

The PM is urged not to leave large parts of England "locked into" restrictions after 2 December.

Boris Johnson sees off a rebellion by 34 Tory MPs over restrictions which came into force at midnight.

The advice for people at higher risk from Covid-19 is to stay at home as much as possible for a month.