FA and Premier League officials are told they have the UK government's support to stop the plans.

Europe's biggest teams have suffered during the Covid pandemic and say they want financial stability.

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.

Uefa and the Premier League have strongly condemned 12 major European clubs, including the 'big six' from England, signing up to a breakaway European Super League.

The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica.

Vaccine certificates could help to reopen society but risk discrimination, a UK equality body warns.

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.

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.

A review finds a "plausible" link to rare blood clots, but says the jab remains beneficial for most.

Sunny and windy weather led to a surge in renewable sources of energy, the operator says.

Chelsea bounce back from a testing few days to secure a crucial first leg quarter-final away win over Porto in the Champions League.

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

It comes after airlines criticised plans to make travellers pay for pre and post-travel testing.

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

Deliveroo shares close well below their expected price after big investors' attitude to company soured.

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

Wednesday is the last day millions of the most clinically vulnerable people in England and Wales are told to shield.

Harry Maguire scores a late winner for England in their World Cup qualifier against Poland.

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

The aim is to reduce the risk of infection to those who may not respond well to a vaccine.

All-rounder Sam Curran will get "better and better", according to stand-in England captain Jos Buttler.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton holds off Max Verstappen's Red Bull for victory in an extraordinary finish to the Bahrain Grand Prix.

France is to be classed a "high-risk" area as Germans are warned of a possible 100,000 infections a day.

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

The estimate for England comes as the over-50s are urged to book a jab in the coming days.

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

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

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

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.

A fall in the price of clothing and second-hand cars offset a rise in fuel costs last month.

It is due to come into force in England next week as some other lockdown restrictions are eased.

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

Regulators give reassurance and advice on rare blood clot symptoms, such as headache lasting days.

The corporation is expanding out of the capital to "ensure every household gets value from the BBC".

Regulator Ofcom will not cap Openreach's fees for full-fibre connections for at least 10 years.

It will permit travel by those vaccinated, or who have tested negative or recently recovered.

People should "get the jab", the health secretary says, after some countries suspend its use.

The bakery chain is confident of long-term recovery despite sales being hit amid the pandemic.

The Scottish first minister is to set out proposed dates for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at Holyrood.

All over 50s could be vaccinated ahead of schedule, thanks to good supplies, say experts.

Ministers say "increased" controversy over the Cumbria mine means a public inquiry is needed.

Scale of cancelled treatments is revealed with hospitals facing 'dire' backlog after Covid surge.

The transport secretary says there are questions about how safe it will be to "travel around" in June.

Boris Johnson "corrects" the European Council president over claims about the government's stance.

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

The oil giant told staff last month that the new model will start for office-based staff this summer.

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

Concerns have been raised that thousands of pupils could be incorrectly told they have the virus.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel praises forward Kai Havertz after he plays a vital role as the Blues defeat top-four rivals Everton.

Will masks and mass testing actually help? Will infection rates go up - and would it matter?

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

But Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends allocations from the Towns Fund as "completely impartial".

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is accused of hitting the poorest hardest in his Budget plan to balance the books.

The Budget leaves the chancellor looking more Scrooge than Santa, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

The decision comes after Chancellor Merkel said data showed the jab was effective for the elderly too.

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The shop will stock hundreds of new own-brand items including UK-sourced milk and desserts.

The latest Brexit flare up is over checks on goods to NI, which remains in the EU's single market.

People who get a pay rise between this April and 2026 may find themselves paying a higher rate of tax.

The UK economy is expected to recover six months faster than expected from the pandemic, the chancellor says.

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

Airlines are coming up with different strategies to tackle the pandemic travel slump.

The race is on to find out if those with cancer and other conditions can be protected as the UK unlocks.

The channel will make a comeback, after scoring hits with Normal People and Fleabag online.

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.

The study measured infection rates in school staff and pupils in November and December.

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

The UK has 7.3 critical care beds per 100,000 people, compared to Germany's 33.8 and the US's 34.3.

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

Brighton are beaten 1-0 at West Brom after having a goal controversially disallowed and missing two penalties in a remarkable game.

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

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

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

England are bowled out for 112 before India reach 99-3 on the first day of the third Test in Ahmedabad.

But it is too soon to say when social distancing rules will be relaxed, the health secretary says.

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

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

Christian Benteke's late goal gives Crystal Palace a dramatic Premier League win at rivals Brighton, who are now in threat of being drawn into a relegation battle.

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

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

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

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

James Anderson bowls one of the greatest overs in modern Test cricket history to set up England's win over India in the first Test.

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

Nearly 11 million people have already received a first jab against coronavirus.

Almost all the side-effects of the two vaccines being used in the UK are mild and expected, says MHRA.

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

The UK is now the top destination for Australian wine as it looks to overcome crippling Chinese taxes.

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

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

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to give details on the opening of schools to "some" children.

Landmark review calls for fundamental change in our approach to economics to stem nature loss.

Testing will start in Surrey - but London, Kent, Hertfordshire and Walsall are also being targeted.

Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy followed similar protocols when dealing with an embedded ball last week but the American is under more scrutiny because reputations matter, writes Iain Carter.

Institute for Fiscal Studies warns the "long-run costs" of the pandemic will hit children disproportionately.

Financial regulators in the US and UK say they are monitoring share trading and potential market abuse.

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

Shares in the games firm dive as major trading platforms try to control frenzied buying.

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

With new hotel quarantine rules for arrivals from abroad, many people are seeking UK holidays instead.

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

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea reign gets off to a frustrating start as Wolves secure a point in a drab stalemate at Stamford Bridge.

Thomas Tuchel is appointed Chelsea's new manager on an 18-month contract after the sacking of Frank Lampard.

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

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.

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.

Joe Root hits a magnificent 186 but his dismissal from the final ball of the third day leaves Sri Lanka with a slight advantage in the second Test.

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

The education secretary says schools in England will be given two weeks' notice before reopening.

Tuition fees in England are being frozen for another year and ministers outline plans to reform post-16 education.

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

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.

A National Audit Office report calls on the corporation to produce "a long-term financial plan".

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

The total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test during the pandemic is now above 90,000.

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

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

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side "can't think everything is solved" after labouring their way to a win against 10-man Fulham.

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

A Supreme Court ruling provides a lifeline for many firms that had business interruption insurance.

Richard Sharp says the BBC represents good value, but how it is funded "may be worth reassessing".

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

Tui, the UK's largest tour operator, says 50% of bookings on their website are currently by over-50s.

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

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

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.

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

It said there may be "an increase of missing items and substitutions over the next few weeks".

International travellers will have to take a Covid test up to 72 hours before departing.

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

Business groups welcomed the new help as a good start but said more aid and a clear plan would be needed.

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

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

A shortage of glass vials, an overload of bureaucracy and lengthy safety checks could slow the UK down.

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

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 deal between the UK and EU ends months of arguments over business rules and fishing rights.

Those with a negative test result can now leave the UK, but it could take days to clear the backlog.

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.

Family mixing at Christmas will be much reduced and scrapped completely for parts of the South East.

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

West Ham's Sebastien Haller scores a spectacular overhead kick equaliser against Crystal Palace, who finish with 10 men after Christian Benteke's red card.

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

NHS bosses say they are worried about January, after the US saw a spike in cases after Thanksgiving.

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

Users of the app in England and Wales can now apply for £500 if eligible.

Spending surged last month as eating out was restricted by England's national lockdown, figures suggest.

As people in Scotland wait to hear what Covid alert level their area will be put in to, we analyse the statistics and ask whether the toughest measures have been working.

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

Video assistant refereeing has dominated the headlines this Premier League season - a BBC Sport poll reveals fans are not impressed.

Pubs and restaurants will have to shut at 6pm and will not be able to serve alcoholic drinks.

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

They would count as a "substantial meal" under new rules for parts of England, a minister says.

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

Pascal Gross' injury-time penalty rescues a deserved draw for Brighton as Liverpool go top of the Premier League table.

Jonny Bairstow makes his highest Twenty20 international score as England beat South Africa by five wickets in the series opener in Cape Town.

Scientific advisers to the government estimate the coronavirus epidemic is no longer growing.

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Satisfaction with the BBC among its most loyal audiences is showing "signs of waning", Ofcom says.

Women and new retirees likely to be hit hardest by the planned change - but not before 2030.

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

Contacts of people with the virus will not need to quarantine if they test negative, the government says.