A rapid review of US patients says people being vaccinated should be reassured by the findings.

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

The airport says some travellers are facing waits of up to six hours.

Lord Frost and Maros Sefcovic will discuss the UK's "work plan" for the NI part of the Brexit deal.

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

Shoppers have been rushing back to the High Street, where queues were seen outside some retailers.

The drop in England and Wales comes amid efforts to reassure the public about vaccine safety.

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

Companies are expecting more people to travel as the lockdown eases further on Monday.

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

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

M&S, Asda and Thorntons are among those seeing a big rise in eggs sales ahead of the Easter weekend.

Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when".

The chain plans to open 18 new pubs and upgrade others, but only if there are no more Covid restrictions.

Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated.

Ceramics, make-up and furniture could be hit amid a row over a new UK tax on tech firms.

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

The bloc tells AstraZeneca to honour its EU contracts but backs global supply chains.

A fishing organisation spokesperson said Northern Ireland's fish dividend has been "plundered".

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

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

Boris Johnson says the UK will "feel effects" of growing case numbers in Europe amid a row over vaccines.

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 announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes.

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

It is understood a shipment of five million AstraZeneca doses to the UK has been held up by four weeks.

The Scottish government says ScotRail will be taken into public ownership in March 2022.

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

Online events are taking the place of traditional parades due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dominic Raab says the UK should use its "clout" to be "a force for good in the world".

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

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

Senior figures tell the BBC Boris Johnson should have been tougher in the autumn to prevent more deaths.

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

The UK government has said more than 1,000 civil service roles in total are to be relocated to Scotland

The body reassures states after some halted their rollouts over unproven fears the jab causes clots.

Head teachers warn of pushy parents lobbying for higher GCSE and A-level grades in cancelled exams.

Ministers say the move will help firms after Covid - but Labour says it "smacks of ill-preparedness".

The airport regularly sees queuing times of three hours and on occasion six hours, an executive says.

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

Unlocking too quickly would lead to a substantial surge in infection, the UK's chief medical adviser says.

Teachers should not be put under pressure by parents over deciding exam grades, says watchdog.

Lord Frost says the EU has "significantly undermined" post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.

The UK government is taking the step to ease the movement of plants without the agreement of the EU.

Under proposals in a new report, company founders could maintain control even after listing them on a London exchange.

The bank currently has 28 branches in Northern Ireland and says it will close 15 of them.

Boris Johnson's comments come as Tory MPs lobby the Chancellor to cut rates for business in the budget

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

Having to show a certificate to go to a pub raises "deep and complex issues", Boris Johnson says.

The DUP urges No 10 to scrap the mechanism, but a government minister says issues can be resolved.

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

The bank will continue to trade in Northern Ireland but there are concerns the move could impact jobs.

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

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".

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

Arrivals from "red list" countries must pay £1,750 to spend 10 days in government-sanctioned hotels.

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

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

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

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.

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

Radiohead, Ronan Keating and Sir Elton John call for the government to "renegotiate" Brexit terms.

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.

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

As results show the Oxford jab may cut transmission, the health secretary says it offers a "way out".

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

The financial regulator says it would be easy for customers to build up unseen debts of £1,000.

Figures suggest exports of single malt have fallen by a third since a 25% tariff was imposed in 2019.

German vaccine officials say there is not enough data about the jab, which is widely used in the UK.

Fishermen seek new buyers for 50 tonnes of eels, worth £500k, that can no longer be sold in London.

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.

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

The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas.

The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law.

Some common plant species, like honeysuckle and oak, are now banned from being moved from GB to NI.

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

The Worthy Farm event has been scrapped for a second year running due to the global pandemic.

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

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

Some areas could see freezing temperatures and 5-10cm of snow on Saturday, the Met Office says.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

New 2020 car registrations sink to a 30-year low and see biggest one-year drop since the Second World War

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

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

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 continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.

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

The German airline is flying in fresh fruit and vegetables for shops such as Tesco and Sainsbury's.

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

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

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

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

A Wales-Ireland ferry route sees its busiest-ever three weeks as businesses prepare for 1 January.

"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.

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

Retailers tell shoppers they have enough supplies as uncertainty remains over the terms of Brexit.

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".

UK minister Alok Sharma says world leaders are failing to show the necessary level of ambition.

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's contingency plans for "no deal" include measures to ensure smooth air and road travel.

Sunday becomes the new deadline for a decision on trade talks, after the PM and EU chief meet in Brussels.

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

The UK will drop plans to override the Brexit divorce deal, removing a potential obstacle to a trade deal.

The UK and EU say "significant differences" still remain as the leaders prepare to talk face-to-face.

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.

As retail chains fade, town centres may have to find other ways to attract custom.

EU and UK negotiators call in leaders in last ditch effort to secure a trade deal.

The UK warns chances of a breakthrough are "receding", as it negotiates with the EU over business rules.

The cut comes at a time when the industry is suffering from low passenger numbers due to the pandemic.

Talks continue, as a source tells the BBC that Brussels are "bringing new elements into the negotiation".

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

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

Plans to build a £1.7bn road tunnel near the ancient monument are being opposed by campaigners.

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

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

Retailer Marks & Spencer says that some of its food product lines may be unavailable in January.

People have tendency to soldier on, potentially making colleagues sick, health secretary says.

There are claims Holyhead port will not be ready for the end of the Brexit transition period.

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

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