IAG, which owns British Airways and Iberia, makes a record loss after the pandemic grounds flights.

The number of people on furlough rises by 700,000 to 4.7 million after fresh lockdown measures imposed.

Using World Health Organization measures, it is possible to chart Scotland's progress in tackling Covid-19.

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.

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.

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

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

People with mild or moderate learning disabilities will now also be offered the jab in the next priority group.

Schools across the country have been closed to the vast majority of pupils since December.

First evidence from the UK's vaccine programme shows a reduction in hospital admissions in Scotland.

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

Deaths among the oldest age group are falling, but is this "hard evidence" the vaccine is working?

Scotland's national clinical director says a Covid elimination strategy would stop international travel.

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

Pupils in P1 to P3 and pre-school children will go back from 22 February, it has been confirmed.

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

Concerns have been raised about the virus spreading if Scotland-bound travellers in England use public transport.

The Scottish government says it has received 77,000 applications so far, but 173,000 children are believed eligible.

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

Industry figures suggest exports fell by £1.1bn last year as Covid and a 25% tariff in the US hit distillers hard.

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

The Met Office says Braemar in Aberdeenshire recorded the coldest night since December 1995.

Excess body fat is now a bigger cause of deaths than smoking, Glasgow University researchers found.

They are warning of price rises and potential shortages when new Brexit rules on imports start in April.

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

Parts of Scotland are affected by heavy snowfall as temperature hits 11-year low.

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

A survey suggests firms are hopeful of a solid economic recovery once Covid restrictions are lifted.

Scotland claim a first win at Twickenham since 1983 as fly-half Finn Russell orchestrates a shock Six Nations victory against England.

The Halifax says prices fell last month and are likely to come under pressure in the months ahead.

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

Seafood and fishing industry bodies highlight post-Brexit export problems to MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee.

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

Researchers from the University of Aberdeen examined factors across the 37 worst hit countries.

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to give details on the opening of schools to "some" children.

Nicola Sturgeon says the NHS is "ahead of schedule" in rolling out vaccines to the over-80s by Friday's deadline.

The Office for National Statistics found infections had hardly shifted compared with the previous week.

Nicola Sturgeon says the "vast majority" over-80s will have the first dose by the start of next week.

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes says she wants to provide "stability and certainty" for people and businesses.

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

Nicola Sturgeon says she is concerned the UK's travel restrictions will not go far enough.

The boss of Scotland's Railways says "difficult decisions" have to be made to save taxpayer money.

The Scottish government wants to keep Scotland involved with the EU's education programme.

The EU calls for "fair" distribution after vaccine companies cut back on pledged supplies.

The number people looking for work decreased by about 1,000 between September and November.

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

Vaccination appointments for over-70s in Scotland will arrive on Monday as planned - but in white envelopes.

Some elderly Scots are anxious as they wait for the jab despite assurances the vaccine programme is on track.

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

Modelling suggests that lockdown has "stabilised" the spread of new cases in Scotland.

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

The youngest and oldest pupils, plus those with additional support needs will be among the first to return to classrooms.

The first minister says her statement to MSPs will concern the duration of Scotland's restrictions.

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

There are very few spare beds for the most seriously ill patients in parts of the country, the NHS says.

Soldiers from the Royal Army Medical Corps and Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are involved in the effort.

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

Scotland's education secretary says it will be a challenge for schools to reopen as normal by 1st February.

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.

Restrictions around takeaway food and click-and-collect services in Scotland are to be toughened.

Scotland's first minister says the current restrictions are "very unlikely" to be lifted at the end of the month.

About 560,000 people will have been vaccinated by the beginning of next month, the health secretary says.

The content will not count in a mobile data allowance to help keep costs of online learning down.

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

Teaching for the vast majority of students will be online only until at least the end of February.

Research indicates that footfall fell last month by more than 50% as lockdown restrictions took hold.

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

Some in the industry are anticipating reductions of between 50-60% of normal service in England.

Strict new Covid-19 restrictions come into force in Scotland, prohibiting people from leaving their homes.

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine programme is being rolled out less than a week after it became the second approved in the UK.

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.

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

While this is a "critical step forward", seed potatoes are not included because of EU regulatory fears.

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

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

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

Delivery chaos comes days before Christmas and follows fears about a new strain of the coronavirus in the UK.

Officers in Scotland "will act" if they believe there is a "flagrant" breach of travel restrictions.

The health secretary was speaking as three council areas prepare to move to a tougher level of restrictions.

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

An airfield could be used as a lorry park in the event of post-Brexit delays at Cairnryan.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and East Lothian will all move up to level three of the country's tiered system.

All 32 local authority areas in the country will be assessed by politicians and public health officials.

Nicola Sturgeon says Scots planning to meet up at Christmas should cut down on "unnecessary contacts" now.

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.

Non-essential shops across much of western Scotland have reopened for the first time in three weeks.

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

A new report identifies that UK and foreign travel was the trigger for the second wave of the pandemic.

Details of a further £185m of support for Scottish firms hit by Covid-19 restrictions are announced.

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

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

As people in Scotland wait to hear what Covid alert level their area will be put in to, we analyse the statistics and ask whether the toughest measures have been working.

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

Patient care could be put at risk if an agreement is not made before the 31 December departure date.

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 UK warns chances of a breakthrough are "receding", as it negotiates with the EU over business rules.

Retailers have so far committed to handing back £1.9bn after some faced criticism from MPs.

The first batches of the vaccine, which arrive in Scotland on Tuesday, will be given to health staff.

People in Scotland could start receiving the Covid-19 vaccine from next Tuesday, Nicola Sturgeon says.

Ministers are "taking limited responsibility" for readiness ahead of the transition period ending, MPs say.

Ministers will continue to "look carefully" at Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, but both will remain in level two.

Nicola Sturgeon says the one-off cash payment is to thank health staff for their "extraordinary service".

Two new mass testing programmes are under way in a bid to drive down infection rates before Christmas.

Although Black Friday spending in the UK is set to soar in 2020, some brands won't be taking part.

Government guidance says the bubbles should contain a maximum of eight people over the age of 11.

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

Nicola Sturgeon says the existing restrictions in place across Scotland are "having an impact" on the virus.

The level four rules have closed shops and many other businesses across much of central Scotland.

The new legally-enforceable rules come into force across the country on Friday evening.

The deputy first minister says prioritising schools is "absolutely central" to the wellbeing of children.

The UK's inflation rate, which tracks the prices of goods and services, increases to 0.7% in October.

People living in 20 council areas will be breaking the law from Friday if they travel to another local authority for non-essential reasons.

England's Covid alert levels are being reviewed ahead of plans to bring them back, one minister says.

No 10 has not denied reports that Boris Johnson described devolution as a "disaster" in a meeting with Tory MPs.

Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether the toughest Covid restrictions will be imposed in Glasgow and surrounding areas.

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

Councils in the west of Scotland are told it is possible they may be placed under the highest level of restrictions.

Unionists are nervous about sustaining opposition to another referendum should SNP win May's election.

Alister Jack suggests there should not be a referendum on Scottish independence for "25 or 40 years".

Campaigners and opposition MSPs react to the first minister's comments that travel may be restricted in law.

The first minister says she may enforce travel restrictions with fines when Covid rules are reviewed.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she wants to stick to her timetable and review the restrictions next Tuesday.

A UK minister appears to contradict the PM over whether full furlough will be available to Scotland after 2 December.

The retailer's owner, Associated British Foods, says the change reflects how "we live our lives".

The prime minister says the furlough scheme will "continue to be available wherever it is needed".

The party leader applies to change its name to Reform UK, calling the PM's Covid response "woeful".

The launch of the new five-level system comes as England prepares for a month-long national lockdown.

City leaders in Glasgow and Aberdeen voice concern about the impact of new restrictions on businesses and jobs.

House prices rise at their fastest rate for five years as buyers race to avoid paying stamp duty.

Environment Secretary George Eustice says people "may not be able to get together in larger groups".

Licensed premises in many areas of Scotland will be able to serve alcohol indoors again from next week.

A halt in drilling and engineering construction are being blamed for the sudden loss of 4,000 jobs.

The new system for setting Covid restrictions in Scotland adds two levels to the three tiers used in England.

The EU's Michel Barnier has warned "every day counts" ahead of December's deadline to reach a deal.

It will include a top level of measures more rigorous than those south of the border.

Ministers step in to "stabilise the network and keep it running" as income plummets due to Covid.

Restrictions targeted chiefly at bars and restaurants in the central belt will continue until November.

The inflation rate increased to 0.5% in September after the discount meals scheme ended, figures show.

The unemployment rate could rise above current predictions, a Bank of England policymaker warns.

Scotland's first minister says she will look to keep schools open even if new restrictions are imposed.

As admissions rise dramatically at one Scottish hospital, staff are dreading the potential toll of the second wave.

The Scottish government says there have been capacity issues, but the UK government says this is "categorically untrue".

People must now cover their face in workplace canteens - but no longer need to if they are getting married.

Nicola Sturgeon says the expiry of existing rules on 26 October will not signal a return to complete normality.

A circuit breaker could change the course of the epidemic and buy more time, a report says.

The Scottish government says the figures do not reflect the "full impact" of Covid-19 on employment.

Rises of more than £40bn a year will be needed to stop government debt getting out of control, warns think tank.

An alert system aligned as" closely as possible" to other parts of the UK will be introduced in Scotland.

The first minister draws the definition of cafes "very tightly" to reduce the number of places people can meet.

Police Scotland says "highly visible" patrols will ensure pubs and restaurants close at 18:00.

Industry leaders warn new Covid restrictions could sound the "death knell" for many pubs and restaurants.

The new rules are likely to be focused on licensed premises in areas with higher levels of the virus.

Industry leaders warn that some businesses may never reopen if further lockdown restrictions are introduced.

The first minister warns that fresh measures "may well be needed" in Scotland "in the near future".

Nicola Sturgeon says she will not hesitate to take further action in the coming weeks if it is needed.

Documents seen by the BBC suggest key priorities for the car sector have been rebuffed by Brussels.

The move comes five months after it cut its dividend for the first time since World War Two.

A bill giving the UK the power to override parts of the EU deal passes with a majority of 84.

The first minister warned that any premises that do not comply risk being shut down completely.

Drop plans to rewrite withdrawal agreement by end of month or risk scuppering trade deal, UK is told.