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.

The Treasury Committee says "significant" measures may be needed later to improve public finances.

With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.

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

A coroner says the roads - where hard shoulders become lanes at busy times - create a death "risk".

The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees to create new green spaces.

Cheaper beer could support struggling pubs MPs argue, but alcohol awareness campaigners are opposed.

The UK produced 27% fewer cars than a year ago, the worst January figure for over a decade.

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

The PM promises action to boost the industry - but Labour says his Brexit deal threatens jobs.

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

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

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.

Sir Keir Starmer is the first Labour leader to address the farmers' union since 2008.

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.

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

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.

The Senedd election on 6 May will be the first time under-18s can vote in Wales.

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

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

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

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.

England's children's commissioner calls on Boris Johnson to put them "centre stage" of his plans.

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

Prices rose 0.7% in January in what some economists said could mark a first step in rising costs post-lockdown.

The government hopes to claw back money from a £1.5bn fund to promote home insulation.

The government says it hopes to open negotiations with individual European nations "very shortly".

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

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

Sterling rises above $1.39 as the vaccine programme raises hopes that lockdown can be eased.

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

It follows a legal challenge from campaigners, who argue the policy does not fit with climate targets.

Jeremy Miles MS says it is irresponsible for UK officials to claim trade changes were "unexpected".

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.

Legislation needed to clear the next stage of the controversial project has passed through Parliament.

Labour leader says proposed maximum sentence for people lying about their travel history is not realistic.

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

The brewing giant said 2020 had been a year of "unprecedented disruption".

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

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

School leaders say catch up plans should not be "gimmicks" or create long hours for tired children.

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.

The online supermarket says the Covid pandemic has permanently changed the grocery landscape worldwide.

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

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

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

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

Both sides have vowed to "work intensively" to solve post-Brexit trade problems in Northern Ireland.

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.

The NI Executive also announces summer extension to light touch approach to Irish Sea border for pets.

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.

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

The stationery chain is bought out of administration in a deal rescuing up to 90 of its 127 stores.

Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU.

Labour calls for key workers to be added to the first phase of the vaccination programme.

Heavy social media use had a negative impact on wellbeing, the study found.

Lockdown led to a surge in reports of fraudsters imitating genuine investment firms, regulator says.

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

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.

Laboratory tests suggest antibodies can recognise and fight the UK and South Africa variants.

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

UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home.

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

The Movement Assistance Scheme helps businesses with the cost of moving food and plant products.

Stormont is hearing from independent brewers, who want to be able to sell draught beer on-site.

Unilever says that by 2030 suppliers must pay staff enough to cover a family's basic needs.

Powys meat processing plant warns the extra cost of selling into the EU could mean major job losses.

NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said empty shelves in Northern Ireland were down to Covid-19.

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

The PM says he wants them vaccinated "as soon as possible" but will listen to scientific advice.

The UK inflation rate jumps to 0.6% in December from 0.3% in November, led by higher transport costs.

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

Labour accuses Kwasi Kwarteng of "unpicking" workers' rights, as minister confirms he will review rules.

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

A survey by consumer group Which? raises concerns over coronavirus leading to more cashless stores.

The business lobby group calls for the extension of support schemes for firms affected by Covid.

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

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

Boris Johnson promises £23m in compensation for exporters which have lost orders due to delays.

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

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

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

Brussels points the finger at the British government for problems facing musicians and crews.

On Wednesday the PM said businesses hit by post-Brexit problems would receive support.

The health secretary urges people to follow rules, saying "individual decisions" make a difference.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said this would help teachers to decide "deserved grades".

More than 700 intensive care staff at nine hospitals were asked about their experiences for a study.

Retailers have been grappling with problems importing some products from Great Britain

People are still holding house parties, raves and gambling gatherings, the UK's most senior police officer says.

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

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.

The Labour leader calls for tougher coronavirus restrictions and says help for low earners must continue.

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

Contests are due to take place on 6 May, but MPs say they could be postponed due to coronavirus.

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

The lender says it expects "downward pressure on house prices" in 2021 following annual rise of 6% last year.

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

The drugs, which save an extra life for every 12 intensive care patients treated, can be used immediately, say experts.

More than half the patients at some hospitals have the virus, forcing other care to be cut back.

Founder Annemarie Plas says the initiative will return on Thursday under the new name of Clap for Heroes.

The bakery chain says it does not expect profits to return to pre-Covid levels until 2022 at the earliest.

In a TV address, Labour's leader says millions of doses need to be given each week by the end of January.

Some EU specialist firms stop delivering to the UK because of tax changes that took effect on 1 January.

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.

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.

France's ban on freight from Britain caused havoc for lorry drivers, but will it affect shoppers?

Dozens of countries, alarmed by a new coronavirus variant, have suspended travel links with the UK.

Talks are continuing in Brussels, with less than 10 days to go until the UK leaves EU trading rules.

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

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

France will stop lorries arriving from the UK for 48 hours amid concerns about a new coronavirus 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.

The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.

The PM and the EU Commission head speak again by phone, and acknowledge differences remain.

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

The model train maker says it's in a difficult position and has paused all international orders until January 2021.

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

The Commission on Workers and Technology says the pandemic has accelerated the automation of low paid work.

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

A senior Conservative says deploying gunboats to patrol UK waters after 31 December is "undignified".

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

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

The supermarkets will open but Asda gives staff the day off for working during the pandemic.

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 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.

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

The industry tells MPs it has not had enough time to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period.

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.

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

Alok Sharma says he expects the doses to arrive for the start of the UK's vaccination programme.

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's biggest supermarkets will return £1.7bn after facing criticism for taking state support.

As pizza-fuelled talks continue into the night, there appears to be stuff worth chewing over.

The environment secretary says the ban could be in place by the end of 2021 in a move away from EU rules.

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.

Boris Johnson will publish data behind England's new tiers later in a bid to win over Tory rebels.

Local authorities in England will be allowed to temporarily waive rules restricting retail opening hours.

There were an estimated 72,000 new cases of coronavirus a day in England between 13 and 24 November.

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

A surge in travel is expected when restrictions across the UK are eased between 23 and 27 December.

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

The pandemic will deal lasting damage to growth and jobs, the chancellor has warned.

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

"Inadequate" stockpiles meant the government had to boost supplies quickly, the spending watchdog says.

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

People arriving in England can end their self-isolation with a negative test taken after five days.

Big losses will be seen in the next five years if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU, the sector warns.

The Spending Review marks the start of the chancellor's economic recovery strategy. Here's what to watch for.

Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown's Boys are among the shows in the festive schedule.

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

Up to 4,000 fans will be allowed at outdoor events in the lowest-risk areas when the four-week national lockdown in England ends.

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

The airline is selling thousands of items, including memorabilia from its retired 747 aircraft.

Matt Hancock said the NHS was preparing to roll out a Covid-19 vaccine if one is approved for use.

The government borrowed £22.3bn in October - its highest for the month since records began.

Sales rose for the sixth consecutive month in October, official statistics show.

The UK's counter-terrorism head says a deal is "incredibly important" for the country's security.