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

Some 635,000 people under 35 came off company payrolls in the year to March, official figures show.

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

Despite a surge at reopened stores in England and Wales, the chain lost £1.1bn in sales under lockdown.

Uefa and the Premier League have strongly condemned 12 major European clubs, including the 'big six' from England, signing up to a breakaway European Super League.

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.

Travel trade group Abta warns that the cost of testing is still a "significant restriction" for people.

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

The UK's largest supermarket saw full-year sales soar but the pandemic hit its bottom line.

It offers an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab for under-30s, after very rare blood clot concerns.

People will be allowed to meet in larger groups outdoors and take day trips across Scotland from Friday.

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

Shoppers have been rushing back to the High Street, where queues were seen outside some retailers.

The transport secretary says people are no longer being advised against booking holidays abroad.

The drop in England and Wales comes amid efforts to reassure the public about vaccine safety.

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

The vaccine is the third to be used in the UK, with England's rollout due "in the next few days".

Wednesday is the first day of trading for 70,000 retail investors, as 400 UK riders are expected to stage a strike.

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

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.

Half the fashion chain's 400 stores will reopen, saving 2,000 jobs, but the rest are left behind.

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

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

Metal tycoon Sanjeev Gupta is racing to refinance his business after his financial backer collapsed.

Million students still waiting for a university return date, with calls for it to be April not May.

Deliveroo shares close well below their expected price after big investors' attitude to company soured.

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".

In the oldest people, roughly 90% had signs of protection against the virus in their blood.

The stay-at-home order has ended, but people are urged to turn down hugs - even if it is "awkward".

The Scottish SPCA received more than 136,000 calls about unwanted animals in the past year.

A study suggests 62% of residents are protected by a single dose of the vaccines used in the UK.

France is to be classed a "high-risk" area as Germans are warned of a possible 100,000 infections a day.

The chancellor urges firms not to scrap offices altogether, warning employees may leave if they do.

Restrictions are easing, but with parts of Europe seeing rising infections, should the UK be worried?

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

The health secretary said 'essential' government powers need to stay but other measures have been scrapped.

The car, which became synonymous with a certain type of British motorist, will be phased out next year.

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

The vaccine-maker slightly amends its efficacy rates as it awaits US regulatory approval.

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.

The decline suggests the winter wave of coronavirus deaths has ended, experts say.

The number of workers on UK company payrolls climbed by 200,000 in the three months to February.

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

EU leaders will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to discuss the fate of vaccines made on the continent.

Kingfisher says 18-34 year-olds did more home improvements during lockdown than any other age group.

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

A government decision to reduce subsidies is criticised by the motor industry and UK businesses.

Regulators give reassurance and advice on rare blood clot symptoms, such as headache lasting days.

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

The corporation is expanding out of the capital to "ensure every household gets value from the BBC".

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

The England rollout comes as figures show nearly half of UK adults have had one dose.

It will permit travel by those vaccinated, or who have tested negative or recently recovered.

People should "get the jab", the health secretary says, after some countries suspend its use.

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

Energy regulator Ofgem says customers' overpayments are being used to pay for "unsustainable business".

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

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says garden centres can also reopen in the days after the stay at home lockdown order is lifted.

The Scottish first minister is to set out proposed dates for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at Holyrood.

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

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

People who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app.

The body reassures states after some halted their rollouts over unproven fears the jab causes clots.

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

The UK's latest R number - 0.6 to 0.8 - suggests the outbreak is still shrinking overall.

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

Head teachers warn of pushy parents lobbying for higher GCSE and A-level grades in cancelled exams.

Three cases of the P.1 variant are in South Gloucestershire and the fourth is in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

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

A "compelling reason" is no longer needed to travel to and from the non-EU countries, officials say.

Scale of cancelled treatments is revealed with hospitals facing 'dire' backlog after Covid surge.

The supermarket is rolling out new recycling points for soft plastics that often end up in landfill.

The transport secretary says there are questions about how safe it will be to "travel around" in June.

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

The toy giant sees best sales in five years as lockdown spurs growth in Lego sets for families.

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

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 oil giant told staff last month that the new model will start for office-based staff this summer.

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

Concerns have been raised that thousands of pupils could be incorrectly told they have the virus.

Will masks and mass testing actually help? Will infection rates go up - and would it matter?

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

R remains below 1, and a survey of community infections suggest around 1-in-230 people has the virus.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is accused of hitting the poorest hardest in his Budget plan to balance the books.

The latest Brexit flare up is over checks on goods to NI, which remains in the EU's single market.

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

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

A single dose of the Pfizer or Oxford vaccine cuts hospital admissions of older people by about 80%.

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

Airlines are coming up with different strategies to tackle the pandemic travel slump.

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

Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is the "right time" to bid to host the 2030 World Cup and the plan is backed by football associations across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

The channel will make a comeback, after scoring hits with Normal People and Fleabag online.

The first detailed studies of the P.1 variant suggest it may be up to twice as transmissible.

Rapid tests will give confidence that schools can open safely, a government science adviser says.

The Labour leader is not being strident enough in opposition, two ex-shadow ministers say.

It comes as the search continues for a person in England infected with the Brazilian variant.

The UK will soon be in a "very different world", government scientists promise after the success of the jabs.

Canary Wharf expects people to return to the office but may choose home working some of the time.

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

Over-40s will be first in line from mid-April after the top nine priority groups receive one dose.

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

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

Around one in 10 rail services should be cut while passenger numbers remain low, says Network Rail.

The High Street-only retailer says it has lost £1.1bn in sales due to the recent lockdown.

A combination of mock exams, coursework and essays will be used to decide grades in England this year.

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

Covid "devastated" air travel in 2020, the UK's largest airport says, as it sinks to a £2bn loss.

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed.

Having to show a certificate to go to a pub raises "deep and complex issues", Boris Johnson says.

NI education minister's comments come after PM says all pupils in England will return on 8 March.

UK unemployment has risen to 5.1% - its highest level in almost five years, official figures show.

But it is too soon to say when social distancing rules will be relaxed, the health secretary says.

Up to 10,000 fans could be back in stadiums by mid-May as part of the government's plans to move England out of lockdown.

Shops, hairdressers, gyms and outdoor hospitality could reopen on 12 April, Boris Johnson says.

Music and live events bosses have had their say on the PM's new roadmap out of Covid restrictions.

First evidence jabs are having major impact on serious illness as well as cutting transmission.

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

The department store giant may close another eight stores in a further blow for the High Street.

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

The number of new infections in the community has decreased in all regions, latest data shows.

In a letter, 20 organisations say measures to tackle airborne spread of coronavirus are "inadequate".

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

Restrictions will remain, but some primary school children will return to school from Monday 8 March.

The Labour leader says there can be "no return to business as usual" as he sets out post-Covid policies.

Study finds infections fell by two-thirds - and more in London - but warns virus levels remain high.

It may be legal to insist on vaccinations in new staff contracts, the justice secretary says.

Barclays sees profits dive after setting aside billions for loans expected to turn sour due to Covid.

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

Healthy, young volunteers will be deliberately infected with a low dose of coronavirus.

Prices climbed at their fastest annual rate since October 2014, official figures show.

Fatigue, headache, sore throat and diarrhoea are also warning signs of the virus, research suggests.

Those measures will "get our economy back on its feet", vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says.

More people in this age group in England now have detectable antibodies that can fight the virus.

Arrivals from "red list" countries must pay £1,750 to spend 10 days in government-sanctioned hotels.

JLR will launch electric models of its entire Jaguar and Land Rover line-up by 2030.

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

Researchers looked at teacher and pupil Covid "sick days" in England in the autumn term up to Christmas.

A much narrower group will now be eligible than previously indicated.

The chairman of the chain is calling for pubs to reopen at the same time as non-essential shops.

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

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.

The two sides vow to implement the Northern Ireland Protocol and "address all outstanding issues".

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

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

The country has received lower Pfizer vaccine stocks than expected due to a reduction in manufacturing capacity.

The postal service plans to retain many staff taken on over Christmas after deliveries hit record highs.

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

Scotland has faced a second day of travel disruption after further heavy snowfall and freezing conditions.

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

Its use in people over 65 as well as in countries where variants are circulating is recommended.

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

A study finds coronavirus particles decay rapidly on sports equipment, including cricket and tennis balls.

People arriving in England from Covid hotspots also face £10,000 fines or jail if they break the rules.

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

The spider crab and megrim sole are to be rebranded to get rid of "negative connotations".

Formula 1 bosses are to discuss the introduction of shorter 'sprint' races in an attempt to increase entertainment levels this season.

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

The travel firm expects holiday bookings to be 80% of usual levels thanks to the vaccine programme.

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.

A national booking system is available in England that can be accessed online.

The cold snap will not be as extreme as in 2018, forecasters say, but will cause disruption this weekend.

Nearly 11 million people have already received a first jab against coronavirus.

Measures include asking voters to bring pens - but some councils fear it will be too difficult to organise.

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

Almost all the side-effects of the two vaccines being used in the UK are mild and expected, says MHRA.

That's enough liquid to fill 20 Olympic swimming pools - or many, many thousands of baths.

Brexit gives one of the UK's most important sectors the chance to define its own agenda, he said.

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.

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

The oil giant reported a net loss of £16bn for 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic caused demand to slump.

The UK is now the top destination for Australian wine as it looks to overcome crippling Chinese taxes.

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

An improved jab that will be more effective against variants can be made quickly, says Oxford-AstraZeneca.

The 2011 Hollywood movie looks at what would happen in the event of a virus spreading around the world.

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.

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.

Deliveries will come towards next winter when people may need to be revaccinated.

Institute for Fiscal Studies warns the "long-run costs" of the pandemic will hit children disproportionately.