The PM says the government will work to make sure the competition does not go ahead as proposed.

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

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.

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".

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

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

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

Emphatic finishes from Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso see off Burnley to give Thomas Tuchel his first victory as Chelsea boss.

The European Commission argues the drug-maker is failing to fulfil its promises on the Covid jab.

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

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

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

The government insists borders systems will cope when changes to trade and travel kick in at 11pm.

Leeds demonstrate their attacking flair as they embarrass West Brom and leave Sam Allardyce searching for his first win as Albion boss.

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.

UK markets close for Christmas in upbeat mood, hours before the Brexit trade deal is announced.

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

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

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

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

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

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".

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

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

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

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