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.

No 10 does not deny reports the PM made the comment in a meeting with Tory MPs.

Seasonal workers are now able to work during quarantine to ensure demand for Christmas is met.

The airline reports an annual loss for the first time in its 25-year history as demand collapses.

Boris Johnson, six Tory MPs and two aides have been told to self-isolate after a breakfast meeting in No 10.

Boris Johnson's comments come ahead of another week of negotiations for a post-Brexit trade deal.

Supermarkets should not be able to sell non-essential goods in lockdown, says boss of Clintons cards.

The UK's environment secretary says "agreement exists" with the EU, but time is "very, very short".

Brussels is starting to accept UKs independent status as trade talks deadline looms, says minister.

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin warns that failing to reach an agreement would be "very damaging".

The chancellor commissioned the report in July as part of efforts to cover Covid-19 costs.

Health inequalities have led to Covid-19 taking a "devastating grip" on the north, a report says.

The UK government does not expect to reach a deal with the EU in this week's talks.

The group of around 50 MPs says a repeat of current restrictions would "devastate" the economy and "cost lives".

Assessments done under teacher supervision will replace exams, the education minister confirms.

The fast-food giant said it could also offer plant-based chicken substitutes and breakfast sandwiches

Peers vote overwhelmingly to remove a section that would allow ministers to break international law.

Negotiators are meeting again after Boris Johnson insists a post-Brexit deal is "there to be done".

Government used out-of-date model predicting 4,000 deaths a day in TV briefing.

Policymakers vote to pump an extra £150bn into the economy as a second lockdown in England begins.

It comes as the head of NHS England says nearly 11,000 patients with Covid are now in hospital.

The High Street stalwart saw clothing and home sales fall due to the impact of lockdown.

John Lewis and Currys PC World among those opening later as demand surges ahead of lockdown.

Labour accuses the chancellor of "panicked" decision-making after he extended furlough.

It will use rapid results tests that could be offered to "millions" by Christmas, the PM says.

There were nearly 12,300 deaths in latest week - 1,100 linked to Covid.

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

Worries about overseas students, Covid and pensions are damaging university finances, says report.

The poorest paid are particularly worried - but are also the least likely to speak up, research finds.

Boris Johnson says lockdown rules will expire on 2 December - with MPs to vote on what happens next.

Customers will be able to defer payments for up to six months if they have not already done so.

It comes amid calls from some scientists to introduce a strict national lockdown in England.

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

Infection rates are rising and European countries are going into lockdown. Could the UK be next?

Germany and France reintroduce strict measures amid dire warnings over rising Covid-19 cases.

England is at a "critical stage" with infections doubling every nine days, a major analysis estimates.

Financial markets in the US and Europe fall as concerns rise about the coronavirus impact on economic growth.

Sadiq Khan has responded to Boris Johnson's allegation by calling the prime minister "a liar".

The firm claims it is "one of the biggest changes to the delivery since the launch of the post box".

Lord Sedwill, former civil service head, talks to the BBC about coronavirus, Dominic Cummings and Donald Trump.

Both sides are calling on one another to compromise over a deal, as a December deadline looms.

The aim is to help people travelling to destinations where a negative result is required on arrival.

No 10 says there is "no basis to resume talks" without changes, after the EU offers to "intensify" talks.

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns there is significant risk of lower economic growth.

Ofgem will require suppliers to offer emergency credit and put people on 'realistic' repayment plans.

More financial support is needed to avoid mass redundancies and closures, businesses say.

Boris Johnson has previously set Thursday's EU meeting as the deadline for a post-Brexit deal.

People with long-lasting effects of coronavirus infection are not being believed or treated, a review says.

The supermarkets won't use glitter in own-brand crackers and cards as part of sustainability efforts.

The simple but crucial number at the heart of lockdown decisions across the UK.

Infections are rising and new restrictions being introduced. But is that the right thing to do?

Backbenchers raise concerns that measures are being brought in without Parliament having a say.

Tariffs could add £3bn to the cost of importing food and drink from the EU, a leading retail body warns.

Rules in Wales are different to England, where pubs and restaurants must close at 22:00.

Matt Hancock refuses to rule out stopping students returning home, to limit spread of coronavirus.

Under a third of tests done in community testing centres in England are processed within 24 hours.

KitKats and Babybel are among other big brands that did badly in the Which? recycling test.

The government plans to create an internal border to prevent gridlock on the county's motorways.

The chancellor will give an update on Thursday about "protecting jobs" as the furlough scheme winds down.

School attendance figures for England show big rise in pupils sent home because of Covid-19 incidents.

The Labour leader also attacks Boris Johnson's "serial incompetence" in his first conference speech.

The City regulator plans a "radical" shake-up in home or motor insurance, to tackle the loyalty penalty.

People can catch flu and coronavirus at the same time with serious or deadly consequences, experts warn.

The move, ahead of a statement from the PM, reflects that transmission is "high or rising exponentially".

Sir Graham Brady suggests the public are being "treated like children" and MPs must have more say.

The rail franchising system has been scrapped and a £3.5bn survival scheme for train firms extended.

Some 62% reported commuting to work last week, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Public health official warns older people are being infected in Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The ex-Tory leader said government plans to amend a controversial legislation do not go far enough.

The presidential candidate says peace in Northern Ireland cannot become a "casualty of Brexit".

The money will help to reduce the transmission of coronavirus during the winter, ministers say.

Only one in three tests carried out in community testing centres in England are processed within 24 hours.

The partnership posted a huge £635m loss in the six months to July as costs soared during the pandemic.

The retailer says staff working from home were "stultified" by boring presentations and missed office life.

The grocery chain says sales jumped 8.8% in its first half as customers shopped closer to home.

The pilots aim to help hospitals cope with winter pressures, including coronavirus and flu.

Logistics trade body says the smart freight system is 'unlikely to be ready' by year end.

Education secretary tells MPs replacement grades was right idea, but system had too many errors.

Normal coughs and fevers alone will lead to high demand for coronavirus tests over winter, it says.

Thousands of people complained to the competition watchdog after waiting for coronavirus-related refunds.

Although marketed as a green option, the cars cause more polluting than is claimed, campaigners say.

Humanity is at a crossroads and action is needed to slow nature's accelerating decline, says the UN.

Boris Johnson wants to scrap the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act, which sets the date of the next election.

The Labour leader also warns of the "scarring effect" of "mass unemployment" on communities.

Despite cancelled orders, the online grocer says its move to delivering M&S goods is going well.

MPs back the Internal Market Bill by 77 votes despite criticism it risks breaching international law.

People are drinking more during the pandemic and addiction services may not cope, experts warn.

David Cameron says he has "misgivings" about the proposed law to override the withdrawal agreement.

Scotland's first minister says she has "very serious concerns" about an apparent delay in processing tests.

The firm dismisses claims pubs are "dangerous" after some workers contract the virus after reopening.

Laboratory-made antibodies are to be trialled on 2,000 people with coronavirus in UK hospitals.

But a GPs' body responds, saying it is an "insult" to suggest they haven't been doing their jobs.

Lewis Hamilton takes his 90th career victory by beating Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas in a chaotic, incident-strewn Tuscan Grand Prix.

The PM calls for no return to "squabbling", but the EU ramps up opposition to UK government plans.

There are now worrying signs of infections in older as well as younger people, officials say.

People are warned they face "more draconian measures" if they do not follow the new rules.

One ex-minister says it was "outrageous" new rules were made "without consultation" of Parliament.

The economy expanded by 6.6%, but the country's growth remains far below pre-pandemic levels.

Symbolic trade deal will cover 99% of UK exports to Japan but boost economy by just 0.07%.

The scheme should be targeted to avoid mass unemployment, the Treasury Select Committee says.

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

New guidance requires universities to do all they can to limit the risk of outbreaks among students.

The firm's Maybelline brand has set up recycling points in shops including Tesco and Superdrug.

The government publishes a bill which overwrites key parts of the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU.

Brandon Lewis says a new post-Brexit law will go against agreements in a "specific and limited way".

A director of the government's test and trace scheme in England says lab capacity is the issue.

Lord Frost says there is "still time" to do a trade deal with the bloc as the latest talks begin.

Infection levels are four times higher than two months ago. But what will happen to deaths?

Call for action amid claims first-time buyers in the Hebrides and Skye can no longer afford properties there.

A rise in infection rates sees the city added to Public Heath England's coronavirus watchlist.

Haulage companies warn supply chains could be "severely disrupted" when the Brexit transition period ends.

Researchers say it may be worth adding diarrhoea and vomiting to the list of symptoms.

UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps also claims adding Portugal to the self-isolation list did not take all data into account.

Work on the controversial rail line formally starts on Friday, with Boris Johnson saying it will "fire up growth".

Tim Davie calls for "a radical shift" in focus so everyone in the UK gets value from the licence fee.

The online retail giant is recruiting at more than 50 sites in response to growing customer demand.

Leading UK aviation figures say the government must show "leadership" on airport coronavirus testing.

The chancellor seeks to calm Tory MPs' nerves over the cost of coronavirus, ahead of his autumn budget.

Rising coronavirus cases prompted Scotland and Wales to introduce their own self-isolation rules.

John Swinney responds to criticism that pubs will remain open despite a surge in Covid cases in Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

August saw the highest monthly rise in prices since 2004 as the recovery continued, the lender says.

But Labour attacks a summer of "chaos, incompetence and confusion" for England's schools.

With the furlough support scheme now starting to unwind, many firms are poised for job cuts.

Young people will be guaranteed a job, education or formal training under a new Scottish government scheme.

As Parliament returns, what's in the government's in-tray?

Angry customers have complained on Twitter, but Ocado says a "very small number" of orders were hit.

New research suggests utilities are dragging their feet when it comes to embracing wind and solar.

It follows warnings that city centres could become "ghost towns" if more staff do not return.

They would include midwives, physiotherapists and possibly even dentists, the government says.

Gym owners call for government support similar to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

It comes as the government prepares to publish plans on overhauling the local government system.

Venues say the cost of safety measures and slashed capacity means they cannot survive without help.

Boris Johnson tries to reassure parents that schools are Covid-secure, ahead of term starting.

Overcrowding concerns prompt two high schools in the Highlands to introduce face coverings indoors.

Bailiffs are resuming operations after a five-month suspension with new coronavirus restrictions.

A housing group wants more protection for renters amid claims many are threatened with eviction.

The bloc's negotiator says talks are "going backwards" as the UK says "little progress" has been made.

There may be just one daily national bulletin on regular TV in 10 years' time, Fran Unsworth says.

The agreement is part of a restructure of the baby goods firm, which closed its UK stores in January.

Passenger groups want fares overhaul after numbers collapse in lockdown. Scotland is delaying rises.

UK negotiators will "continue to plug the gaps", the PM's spokesman says, as talks get under way.

Covid-19 is not like other typical viral respiratory diseases and has some unique features, say experts.

Kirsty Williams apologises "directly and unreservedly" for the way A-level results were handled.

Education Minister Peter Weir says the move is being made due to "exceptional circumstances".

Nearly £1.5bn of government cash is yet to be dished out to struggling businesses.

Give pupils their teacher grades, says Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

A survey by the Office for National Statistics suggests fewer than 0.05% of the population has the virus.

The firm says customers trying to return early from France must have a booking to travel.

Boss Jitse Groen says he would rather have staff who get benefits and more workplace protection.

Flash floods spark travel disruption, after yellow storm warnings are issued for swathes of the UK.

It would manage a "crude" trade-off between lives and jobs as the UK economy reopens, a report says.

Lib Dems calls for successful applicants to be given official documents to avoid a "Windrush-style" scandal.

The government's job retention bonus scheme will be used to cut fares in the West Midlands and Dundee.

Why fridges, vials and polling stations could be key in the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.

Last-minute changes have been made to the way A-level and GCSE results in England are to be decided.

About 300 properties had been without water since Friday, with more now affected by a burst pipe.

The UK suffers its biggest slump on record, while the chancellor says conditions are "unprecedented".

Physical distancing among students is not required but hand sanitisers and one-way systems is the norm.

The rest will focus on reaching positive cases and their contacts in local areas, alongside local teams.