Infection rates are declining overall, but some regions are seeing a rise in cases.

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

Clubs have been closed for almost a year but what will the clubbing experience be like when they reopen?

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

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

Covid "devastated" air travel in 2020, the UK's largest airport says, as it sinks to a £2bn loss.

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

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

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.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is surprised by his side's imperious form "when everyone is suffering in this world" as they make it 18 wins in a row with victory at Arsenal.

Everton secure a first Premier League win at Anfield in 22 years as goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson deal a blow to Liverpool's top four hopes.

Ministers will "crunch the numbers" over the weekend, amid pressure to reduce Covid restrictions.

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

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

Manchester City strengthen their grip at the top of the Premier League table after beating Tottenham to open up a seven-point lead.

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

The government's plan is to provide a roadmap out of restrictions in a fortnight.

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

The Met Office says Braemar in Aberdeenshire recorded the coldest night since December 1995.

Amsterdam ousts London in the wake of Brexit changes, as the Bank of England warns over EU financial rules.

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

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

Centralising responsibility for social care would risk disruption, a council-commissioned report says.

Chairman Peter Cowgill says the new EU trade deal has meant "double-digit millions" in extra costs.

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.

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

DUP leader Arlene Foster accuses the British government of "sleepwalking" into NI's Brexit arrangements.

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

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

Brighton boss Graham Potter says his side's 1-0 win over Tottenham was their best performance for two years.

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.

Liverpool reignite their Premier League title defence by ending a five-match winless run with a comfortable win at Tottenham.

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

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

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

The UK's nations and regions are being treated as if they were "invisible", the former PM warns.

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

A strong Southampton side knock holders Arsenal out of the FA Cup at the fourth-round stage thanks to a first-half own goal.

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.

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

Out-of-date tax systems mean people are falling through the cracks for help, MPs say.

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

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

How has record signing Tanguy Ndombele gone from looking set to be an expensive flop to star player at Tottenham?

With the authorities looking to clamp down on footballer celebrations as part of the effort to combat Covid-19, three players discuss whether the new guidelines are realistic.

Coronavirus restrictions in England affected services, with pubs and hairdressers badly hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Manchester City will look to win the EFL Cup for the fourth year in a row after beating Manchester United to reach the final.

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

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

Moussa Sissoko and Son Heung-min score either side of half-time to send Tottenham into the Carabao Cup final.

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

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

Arsenal continue their Premier League resurgence with a ruthless victory over strugglers West Brom at The Hawthorns.

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

Arsenal are now in a "different world", according to manager Mikel Arteta, as they record back-to-back league wins for the first time since September by beating Brighton.

Arsenal beat Chelsea to end a seven-game winless run in the Premier League and ease the pressure on boss Mikel Arteta.

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.

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

Politicians are in talks to resume freight, after France closed the border because of the new variant.

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.

In a key policy speech, the Labour leader set out plans for the "boldest devolution project in a generation".

With a decision expected before Christmas, UK sources say it is increasingly likely there will be no deal.

Leicester City climb to second in the Premier League as they beat top-four rivals Tottenham to move four points behind leaders Liverpool.

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

Last minute plans for mass testing in England's secondary schools to be run by teachers anger staff.

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.

The Public Accounts Committee says taxpayers will lose out because billions of pounds may never be recovered.

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

Scientists will keep a close eye on this variant to see if it is a better spreader than others.

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

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

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

Boris Johnson and his EU counterpart are due to make a decision on the future of talks shortly.

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

Four Navy boats get ready to patrol UK fishing waters in event of no deal, as negotiations resume.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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

The UK is the first country to approve the Pfizer vaccine - with 800,000 doses due to arrive soon.

Ministers are "taking limited responsibility" for readiness ahead of the transition period ending, MPs say.

The restrictions will start at 00:01 GMT, despite 55 Tory MPs voting against the government.

The proposed law would do away with the five year set period between general elections.

The prime minister said the NHS remained under pressure, despite a four-week national lockdown.

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

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.

The IFS says the Spending Review means council tax could rise an average £70 per household.

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

Covid has increased regional inequalities, Labour Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham warns.

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

The chancellor says he will uphold pre-Covid funding pledges on police, nurses and schools.

Tottenham move top of the Premier League as Jose Mourinho's side claim a hard-fought victory over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

The president of the EU Commission says there has been recent "movement" in important areas.

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

The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution".

No 10 has not denied reports that Boris Johnson described devolution as a "disaster" in a meeting with Tory MPs.

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

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.

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

The two sides say big gaps remain between them as the "moment of truth" is nearing for an agreement.

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.

All new expenditure at the authority is halted amid "severe ongoing financial challenges".

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

Report says working from home should be taxed at 5% to help those whose jobs are under threat.

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

The health secretary also announces that, from Tuesday, NHS staff will be tested twice a week.

Unionists are nervous about sustaining opposition to another referendum should SNP win May's election.

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".

The vaccine is a "significant step" forward for getting life back to normal, but challenges remain.

Jose Mourinho describes Harry Kane as "special" after the striker's 150th Premier League goal earns Tottenham victory at West Brom.

The PM and EU Commission president agree to "work hard" to reach a deal when talks resume on Monday.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is still the right man for the job despite back-to-back defeats.

The PM insists the "upward curve" in deaths is "unmistakeable" after government charts had to be revised.

The National Audit Office says traders are unlikely to be ready for changes due from next January.

As Harry Kane closes in on more records for club and country, we look at how he reached 200 goals for Tottenham.

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.

England's chief medical officer defends lockdowns as a further 397 coronavirus deaths are recorded.

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

Infection levels in England are about four times higher than the government's worst-case winter plan.

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

Cases are levelling off in the north east of England, even as they rise overall.

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

Tottenham slip to a first away defeat since July as Royal Antwerp leapfrog their Europa League opponents to go top of Group J.

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

Environment Secretary George Eustice says people "may not be able to get together in larger groups".

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.

More than 50 Tory MPs call for a "clear road map" out of lockdown restrictions for northern England.

The EU's Michel Barnier will stay in London, rather than returning to Brussels later.

The EU's Michel Barnier has warned "every day counts" ahead of December's deadline to reach a deal.

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

The two chief negotiators for a post-Brexit trade deal spoke on the phone earlier on Wednesday.

The Labour leader accuses the PM of "grubby" deals with struggling regions after Manchester stand-off.

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

Boris Johnson says he "regrets" a deal over financial support could not be reached with local leaders.

Greater Manchester's mayor says more financial help is needed as the region is set to enter tier three rules.

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

The country is close to being overwhelmed as the number of cases soars, the health minister warns.

"No point" in further discussions with the EU unless it changes course, Downing Street says.

The UK's negotiator accused the EU of expecting the UK to make "all future moves" towards a deal.

Restaurateurs, food businesses and unions call for urgent clarity on the Welsh Government's plans.

Millions of people face more restrictions from Saturday, including a ban on households mixing indoors.

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

England's new three-tier system can both control the virus and prevent economic harm, Boris Johnson says.

Sir Keir Starmer says the government has lost control of coronavirus, as daily deaths rise to 143.

Another 143 deaths are reported as ministers defend rules after criticism expert advice was ignored.

The UK and EU say they are making progress, but remain at loggerheads on fishing and help for firms.

The chancellor says his Job Support Scheme "expansion" comes ahead of "what may be a difficult winter".

The EU and UK still disagree on important issues, but Downing Street calls talks in London "useful".

The economy grew 2.1% in August, below expectations, despite a lift from Eat Out to Help Out.

Pubs and restaurants in worst-hit areas could close next week in an effort to stall rising infection rates.

The former PM says the government must "think again" about using a formula to assess housing need.

Nearly three quarters of financial services firms are reviewing their office needs, a survey says.

Closing pubs and restaurants and banning overnight stays in the worst-affected areas are being discussed.

Labour's Sir Keir Starmer says the early closing time in England must be reviewed if it isn't justified.

The prime minister says he wants to build a "new Jerusalem" but warns the UK cannot return to "normal".