As further restrictions are relaxed to ease us out of lockdown, what rules are changing and when?

There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result.

With the country opening up a little more on Friday, here are five things about the state of the pandemic.

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.

It comes after all over-50s and those in high-risk groups in the UK have been offered a first dose.

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

The health secretary says the vaccine rollout remains on track to jab all adults by the end of July.

Introducing Covid status certificates risks creating a "two-tier Britain", critics say.

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

The charge has been 5p since it was introduced in 2014, prompting a drastic decline in plastic bag usage.

People are being told to "stay local" and remain within their local council area for the following three weeks.

The leaders of Scotland's five larger political parties will take part in the BBC Scotland debate.

KPMG analysis suggests Scottish GDP could be boosted by a successful vaccine rollout and "consumer bounce".

Harry Kane scores one and makes another as England beat Albania to make it two wins out of two in their World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign.

The Scottish government praised staff for their "service and dedication" during the Covid pandemic.

Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK.

After weeks of tension over Covid vaccine supplies, the two sides now say they are working together.

The Queen reflects on the "grief and loss felt by so many" as the country holds a minute's silence.

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

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

Leeds United's all-time record goalscorer Peter Lorimer dies aged 74.

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

The Scottish government says ScotRail will be taken into public ownership in March 2022.

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

Secondary students were among those returning to the classroom - but initially on a part-time basis.

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

Vaccination of Scotland's healthcare workers has lowered the rate of infection for people they live with.

An EU diplomat is summoned to the Foreign Office following comments by the bloc's top official.

Boris Johnson says he wants to see air passenger duties on UK flights fall to help neglected areas.

Younger secondary pupils will return from Monday but some have less than two hours in school per week.

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

Lord Frost says the EU has "significantly undermined" post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.

Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are not thinking about overhauling Premier League leaders Manchester City despite victory at Etihad Stadium.

Liverpool's incredible slide continues with a sixth successive Premier League home defeat as Fulham earn a crucial win over the reigning champions.

The first minister says it will be the first step out of lockdown, but urges people not to get carried away.

Tariffs on UK cheese and cashmere will also be lifted as the countries try to resolve an old trade row.

As part of the phased return of pupils across Scotland, children in P4-P7 will also return full time.

Ian St John, who has died aged 82, was one of the iconic figures in Liverpool's history before going on to enjoy a hugely successful career in TV.

Under new guidance local areas will have to have a lower number of positive cases before restrictions are eased.

Three Scottish oil workers tested positive while in isolation after flying to Aberdeen from Brazil.

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

Wales take the Triple Crown with a bonus-point win against England after early controversy in their Six Nations match in Cardiff.

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.

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

Arlene Foster says the EU was 'tone-deaf' but Michelle O'Neill says the meeting was "constructive".

Organisers are "very confident" the events will happen this summer, as lockdown is due to be eased.

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

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

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

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

West Ham move into the top four of the Premier League with a narrow victory over Tottenham that increases the pressure on Spurs manager Jose Mourinho.

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

There is now "hard evidence" that the vaccine programme is starting to reduce the number of deaths.

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.

Move brings total to 4m in England and means vaccinations will be prioritised more quickly.

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

Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley salvages a point for Manchester United at struggling West Brom, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side lose further ground in the Premier League title race.

Goalkeeper Alisson and his defence suffer a second-half nightmare as Leicester beat Liverpool to move into second in the Premier League.

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

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

Everyone arriving on an overseas flight will have to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days at a cost of at least £1,750.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Multiple factors will determine when an easing of restrictions comes, from vaccine effectiveness to hospital admissions rates.

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.

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

Boss Michael O'Leary thinks travel restrictions will be dropped once high risk groups are vaccinated.

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

German vaccine officials say there is not enough data about the jab, which is widely used in the UK.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.

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

Around 200 vaccines are being given every minute, the health secretary tells the Commons.

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

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

Police in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire say they are expecting flooding in their regions.

Mainland Scotland and some islands to remain under toughest coronavirus rules until at least mid-February.

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

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

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

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.

Leaders Manchester United are thwarted by the second-half heroics of keeper Alisson in a goalless draw with title rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

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

The footballer joins celebrities and campaigners to call for action in a letter to the prime minister.

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

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.

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

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

Crawley Town produce one of the FA Cup third round's most emphatic upsets as they stun Premier League side Leeds United.

The mayor says in some parts of London 1 in 20 people has Covid-19, as he declares a "major incident".

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

GPs in England receive doses of the Oxford Covid jab as medics warn of "stretched" wards.

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

The BMA in Scotland says it is concerned about the potential impact of delaying the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

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

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

A growing divide over education, jobs, and ethnicity threaten the fabric of society, says Nobel laureate's study.

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

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

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

The PM says the number of vaccine doses will amount to "tens of millions" by the end of March.

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

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

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

Pharmacies ask government to employ its high street network to accelerate delivery of newly approved vaccine.

Semi Ajayi scores a dramatic late equaliser against leaders Liverpool to earn struggling West Brom their first point since Sam Allardyce took charge.

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.

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

The food industry says port disruption makes it hard for foreign firms to trust UK exporters post-Brexit.

NI's chief scientific adviser says without a six-week lockdown, the number of deaths would be "severe".

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

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.

The executive is discussing the plans, amid speculation many shops could close after Christmas Eve.

"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.

UK and EU negotiators are trying to agree a post-Brexit trade deal by 31 December.

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

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

Facebook, Google and others face yearly checks and limits on what they can do with users' data.

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

The new strain may be growing faster in some parts of the country, Health Secretary tells MPs.

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

Jeffrey Schlupp scores a late Crystal Palace equaliser after a mistake by Hugo Lloris to deny leaders Tottenham victory.

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

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

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

The chairman of Tesco says price rises related to Brexit could change what people choose to eat.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Official forecasts suggest the state pension will rise by 4.1% in April 2022 when unemployment is high.

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

Pay will be frozen for at least 1.3 million public sector staff, but low-paid and NHS workers will get raises.

Rishi Sunak's spending review comes amid a difficult economic backdrop caused by the pandemic.

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.

England will return to a regional approach from 2 December but the tiers will be "tougher", the PM says.

Nicola Sturgeon says there could be a "careful" easing at Christmas - but does not expect a relaxation at new year.

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