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.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among 12 clubs who agree to join a new European Super League.

The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica.

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

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.

Accountancy giant staff can choose the hours they work and mix home and office following pandemic.

It took almost a week to dislodge a giant container ship blocking one the world's busiest trade routes.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The supermarket says it has begun consulting with workers over a major restructuring of its business.

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

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

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

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

The digital currency has gained 72% so far in a volatile 2021.

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

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.

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.

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".

Bitcoin sees further strong gains after Elon Musk's Tesla bought $1.5bn of the cryptocurrency.

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 cryptocurrency surges 17% as Tesla also said it could start accepting Bitcoin as payment.

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax.

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

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

Financial regulators in the US and UK say they are monitoring share trading and potential market abuse.

Shares in the games firm dive as major trading platforms try to control frenzied buying.

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

But loss of taste and smell may be less likely to affect those with the new strain, a study suggests.

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.

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 move sparks concerns that customers could see prices rise if merchants pass on the higher cost.

Boris Johnson says England's measures will be reviewed once the priority groups have had the vaccine.

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

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

Pressure grows on PM after non-binding motion on universal credit top-up is passed by 278 votes.

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

Some hauliers say they have faced long delays and fear things will get worse before they get better.

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

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

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

A report suggests there is a widening gap in the cost of funerals in different parts of the UK.

Deliveries may be delayed in 28 areas due to "resourcing issues", the postal group says.

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

People refusing to wear face coverings who are not medically exempt will not be allowed to shop inside.

Criticism of new Brexit trade rules is growing as firms warn of more bureaucracy, higher costs and delays.

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

Virgin Holidays joins Tui and Thomas Cook in cancelling holidays after latest coronavirus restrictions.

Mainland Scotland faces tougher restrictions from midnight, and schools will remain closed until February.

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.

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

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.

The move by Britain's biggest supermarket comes amid shortage fears due to disruption at UK ports.

The UK is continuing to see more deaths than expected for this time of year, ONS data shows.

The government borrowed £31.6bn last month as it continued to support the economy during the pandemic.

Boris Johnson says his position is "unchanged", as time for the UK and EU to reach a deal runs short.

Experts urgently assess whether the mutation of coronavirus spreads more easily among the young.

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

With a decision expected before Christmas, UK sources say it is increasingly likely there will be no deal.

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

Michel Barnier says it is now "the moment of truth", while Boris Johnson warns of "difficult" talks.

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

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

"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.

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

Officials from the four UK nations discuss the plans, as top medical journals call them a "blunder".

Scientists will keep a close eye on this variant to see if it is a better spreader than others.

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".

Consumers could be automatically switched to cheaper deals when their contracts end.

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.

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

Malcolm Turnbull tells BBC Question Time his country's arrangement with the EU has "large barriers".

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

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

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.

Health experts warn rising Covid-19 cases in London could lead to a spike in deaths over Christmas.

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.

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.

Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula Von Der Leyen will seek to break deadlock on Saturday.

The EU says vaccines are not a "football competition" after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson's comment.

Only the US, Brazil, India and Mexico have recorded more coronavirus deaths than the UK.

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

The prime minister said the NHS remained under pressure, despite a four-week national lockdown.

It follows suggestions pubs and restaurants may turn away people who don't get a coronavirus vaccine.

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

The foreign secretary said a deal was possible if the EU side showed "pragmatism" in the coming days.

The EU's Michel Barnier arrived in London on Friday evening, as the two sides try to agree a deal.

Scientific advisers to the government estimate the coronavirus epidemic is no longer growing.

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.

Three households will be allowed to meet indoors over a five-day period between 23-27 December.

People have tendency to soldier on, potentially making colleagues sick, health secretary says.