Britain's biggest carmaker to suspend output at two factories because of global semiconductor shortage.

The UK is still in a "vulnerable situation", one of the country's vaccine advisers says.

Some 635,000 people under 35 came off company payrolls in the year to March, official figures show.

The PM says carbon emissions must fall by almost 80% by 2035 - 15 years earlier than previously planned.

Despite a surge at reopened stores in England and Wales, the chain lost £1.1bn in sales under lockdown.

A manufacturing firm is considering shutting a Welsh site due to impact of Brexit and Covid.

Hammerson, whose centres include the Bullring and Brent Cross, is "resetting rents to more affordable levels".

Charity retailers ask givers to book before just turning up with donations as people flock back.

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

Despite the improvement, exports still remain below 2020 levels, the UK statistics body says.

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

The vaccine is the third to be used in the UK, with England's rollout due "in the next few days".

Phones should not be used or seen during the school day, the education secretary says.

The boss of the RAC Foundation says drivers in urban areas should consider which car is most appropriate.

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

SSP increases from £95.85 to £96.35 a week in April, but unions say it is too little to live on.

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

And fewer than one in five people request a test if they have symptoms, a report on test-and-trace says.

Accountancy giant staff can choose the hours they work and mix home and office following pandemic.

It took almost a week to dislodge a giant container ship blocking one the world's busiest trade routes.

The Scottish SPCA received more than 136,000 calls about unwanted animals in the past year.

Latest figures from the ONS hint at an increase in years 7 to 11 in schools in England.

The chancellor urges firms not to scrap offices altogether, warning employees may leave if they do.

Post-Brexit security arrangements are "complex and untested", a House of Lords report warns.

Restrictions are easing, but with parts of Europe seeing rising infections, should the UK be worried?

A review on certificates showing jab status is ongoing but no decisions have been made, PM says.

The health secretary said 'essential' government powers need to stay but other measures have been scrapped.

The culture secretary described the flag as "a proud reminder of our history and the ties that bind us".

The bank says 840 staff will be affected by the decision although it will try to offer them roles elsewhere.

But one Conservative MP says "papers for pubs" would lead the country into "a ghastly trap".

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

The move puts 1,465 jobs at risk and means it has axed a third of its stores in less than a year.

But Boris Johnson immediately retracts the comments made during a Zoom meeting with Tory MPs.

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.

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

The government borrowed £19.1bn last month, the highest figure for February since records began.

Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests.

Local health organisations in England have been told to expect a reduced vaccine supply in April.

The UK will also shift focus towards Indo-Pacific countries, following a year-long foreign policy review.

The UK's latest R number - 0.6 to 0.8 - suggests the outbreak is still shrinking overall.

Official figures show a sharp drop in trade in goods with the EU as the Brexit transition period ended.

The supermarket is rolling out new recycling points for soft plastics that often end up in landfill.

Millions have returned to school in England, with face masks and Covid tests for secondary pupils.

Pubs in England report high demand bookings from the 12 April opening date for beer gardens.

R remains below 1, and a survey of community infections suggest around 1-in-230 people has the virus.

The move, taking effect later this year, will more than double the current limit of £45.

Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget.

The first detailed studies of the P.1 variant suggest it may be up to twice as transmissible.

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.

Canary Wharf expects people to return to the office but may choose home working some of the time.

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.

Around one in 10 rail services should be cut while passenger numbers remain low, says Network Rail.

The supermarket says it has begun consulting with workers over a major restructuring of its business.

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

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

The cautious lifting of restrictions will also push back the economic rebound further into spring.

Shops, hairdressers, gyms and outdoor hospitality could reopen on 12 April, Boris Johnson says.

The owner of PureGym says lockdown has been costing his business hundreds of thousands of pounds a day.

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.

Study finds infections fell by two-thirds - and more in London - but warns virus levels remain high.

Barclays sees profits dive after setting aside billions for loans expected to turn sour due to Covid.

The venue says a "lack of clarity" about visas and permits makes such tours "not financially viable".

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

It has similar mutations to the South Africa variant, so how worrying is it?

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.

JLR will launch electric models of its entire Jaguar and Land Rover line-up by 2030.

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

Researchers looked at teacher and pupil Covid "sick days" in England in the autumn term up to Christmas.

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

Data suggests lockdown is working, but the health secretary says there is "still a long way to go".

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

The health secretary's comments prompted criticism from Labour who said people wanted clarity.

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.

The industry shows the government a "roadmap to recovery" as it waits for a reopening date.

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.

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

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

Measures include asking voters to bring pens - but some councils fear it will be too difficult to organise.

The virus's reproduction, or R, number is estimated to be between 0.7 and 1.

That's enough liquid to fill 20 Olympic swimming pools - or many, many thousands of baths.

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.

An improved jab that will be more effective against variants can be made quickly, says Oxford-AstraZeneca.

The regulator wants people to change provider more easily, but feels many people are put off switching.

The 2011 Hollywood movie looks at what would happen in the event of a virus spreading around the world.

The Kent variant now dominant in the UK appears to be undergoing some "worrying" new changes.

The PM says it relies on factors such as the vaccine rollout going well and Covid cases coming down.

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

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

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

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.

But loss of taste and smell may be less likely to affect those with the new strain, a study suggests.

As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total.

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

Another 7,700 registered with coronavirus on the death certificate brings the total to nearly 104,000.

People aged 25 to 34 face the highest risk of redundancy as Covid pushes up the jobless rate to 5%.

Boris Johnson says he understands parents' frustrations but the infection rate is "still very high".

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

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

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

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

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

Researchers warn that unless something changes, hospitals will continue facing significant pressure.

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

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

Top medical adviser suggests schools in England may reopen region by region after lockdown.

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

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

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

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

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

The R number in the UK is officially estimated at 1.2-1.3 as a further 1,280 deaths are reported.

More than 45% of this priority group has now been vaccinated, compared with about 30% in London.

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

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

But Boris Johnson does not rule out tougher restrictions in England, saying they are kept under review.

Rival supermarkets defend their pay, with Asda saying looking at hourly rates does not tell the whole story.

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

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".

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

It follows similar moves by Morrisons and Sainsbury's, but those with medical reasons will be exempt.

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

Last year saw 697,000 deaths registered in the UK - 14% above what would be expected.

A slump in demand for fashion and homeware during lockdown left many retailers struggling.

More than a third of people using screens more in lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests.

Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.

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

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.

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

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

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

Gavin Williamson will "trust in teachers rather than algorithms" in awarding this year's results.

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

FTSE 100 chiefs will by Wednesday have earned more this year than the average worker's annual wage.

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

BBC Two and CBBC will show content for primary and secondary pupils to watch without the internet.

Organisers are facing "dire straits" if the 2021 music festival season is scrapped, MPs are told.

The stationery chain which has 127 stores and around 1,500 employees says shop closures hit it hard.

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

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

Boris Johnson warns of "tough" weeks ahead, as coronavirus infection rates continue to surge.

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

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.

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.

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.

Travel restrictions and quarantine rules have been introduced to limit the spread.

The move by Britain's biggest supermarket comes amid shortage fears due to disruption at UK ports.

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

Similar new variants of the coronavirus may be circulating undetected around the world, scientists say.

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

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

Experts urgently assess whether the mutation of coronavirus spreads more easily among the young.

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

Wall Street slips after Europe markets fall over the UK's new Covid-19 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.

Office for National Statistics figures suggest one in every 95 people in England has the virus.

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

"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.

Officials from the four UK nations discuss the plans, as top medical journals call them a "blunder".

Parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will also face the toughest restrictions, the health secretary says.

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".

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

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 says the UK must be able to follow its own rules, as he arrives in Brussels for talks.

Boris Johnson will meet Ursula von der Leyen for talks over dinner, as time runs out to reach a trade deal.

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

The Japanese carmaker temporarily stops production at its Swindon plant after UK ports congestion.

Boris Johnson seeks a last minute breakthrough in stalled talks over a UK-EU trade agreement.

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