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

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

The move to the second-highest level means the NHS is no longer at imminent risk of being overwhelmed.

The High Street-only retailer says it has lost £1.1bn in sales due to the recent lockdown.

Organisers are "very confident" the events will happen this summer, as lockdown is due to be eased.

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed.

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

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

The department store giant may close another eight stores in a further blow for the High Street.

First evidence from the UK's vaccine programme shows a reduction in hospital admissions in Scotland.

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

The lifting of England's restrictions must be "cautious and prudent", Boris Johnson says.

Prices climbed at their fastest annual rate since October 2014, official figures show.

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

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

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

The aim is for health and social care to join up more, but Labour questions the timing of the move.

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

Six million people aged over 65 in England are at high risk of lung damage, a new report says.

Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales.

A small study suggests the AstraZeneca vaccine may be less effective against the South African variant.

The cryptocurrency surges 17% as Tesla also said it could start accepting Bitcoin as payment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

People are spending less time on hobbies and volunteering in the current lockdown, researchers say.

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

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

The “phased” lifting of restrictions will depend on data on hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations.

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.

The requirement would apply to British nationals arriving in the UK from high-risk countries.

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 Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.

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

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

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

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

A shortage of computer chips is leading to car factories shutting down for days at a time.

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

England's cancer, critical care, A&E and routine treatments all hit as hospitals accommodate virus patients.

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.

Marks & Spencer's clothes sales overall fall nearly a quarter, but pyjamas are back in fashion.

The lender says it expects "downward pressure on house prices" in 2021 following annual rise of 6% last year.

It comes amid concerns of hospitals being overwhelmed and delays in vaccine delivery.

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

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

Stores seek to reassure shoppers that there is no need to bulk-buy in new lockdown.

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

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

Mainland Scotland faces tougher restrictions from midnight, and schools will remain closed until February.

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

London now has the highest percentage of people testing positive in the UK, ONS figures suggest.

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

Ministers meet to discuss how to stem the spread of a new fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus.

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.

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

The UK is continuing to see more deaths than expected for this time of year, ONS data shows.

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.

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

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.

It means more than two-thirds of the nation's population will be in tier three from Saturday.

The executive is discussing the plans, amid speculation many shops could close after Christmas Eve.

In a blow to campaigners, judges say ministers' decision to approve the runway was legitimate.

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

Facebook, Google and others face yearly checks and limits on what they can do with users' data.

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

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

Front-line staff warn relaxing rules for the festive period is not a "luxury" the NHS can afford.

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

Nicola Sturgeon says Scots planning to meet up at Christmas should cut down on "unnecessary contacts" now.

Players are reporting performance issues and the game crashing on PS4 and Xbox One.

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.

The change will apply to contacts of coronavirus cases and people quarantining after travel.

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.

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.

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

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

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

It is key to deploy the vaccine "as fast" as possible, England's deputy chief medical officer says.

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

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

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

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

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

But in Scotland infection rates appear to be rising, according to Office for National Statistics data.

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

One bar owner says 'it simply isn't viable' to operate under restrictions as English tiers are revealed.

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

Rishi Sunak's spending review comes amid a difficult economic backdrop caused by the pandemic.

Nine in 10 products are the same price or cheaper before the sale, finds consumer group.

People can form a "Christmas bubble" and mix in homes and outdoors between 23 and 27 December.

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.

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

Nearly 14,000 deaths occurred in the week ending 13 November - with 3,000 linked to Covid.

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.

Nicola Sturgeon says there could be a "careful" easing at Christmas - but does not expect a relaxation at new year.

Boris Johnson will unveil the latest Covid plans, including lifting a ban on outdoor grassroots sport.

The government borrowed £22.3bn in October - its highest for the month since records began.

Boris Johnson says "the safety of the British people must come first" as he outlines a new package.

Rules could be relaxed for a few days, with people urged to travel by car and not hold big gatherings.

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

Property prices in the South West of England have risen fastest in the UK, official statistics show.

Rising Covid-19 deaths push the total number of UK deaths further above expected levels

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.

The jump in cases comes a day after the UK became the first European country to pass 50,000 deaths.

Some chains are capitalising on rules that allow them to sell non-essential goods alongside food.

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

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

Premier Foods says it has attracted a million new customers as people turn to comfort foods in the crisis.

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

The discount supermarket chain is expanding its trial as it faces growing competition from rivals.

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

Although the number of new cases continues to rise, the growth rate is slowing, latest data show.

A global analysis suggests that on average the world's tallest teenagers live in the Netherlands.

People who seriously flout the new rules in England will face fines, the justice secretary says.

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

Boris Johnson sees off a rebellion by 34 Tory MPs over restrictions which came into force at midnight.

A last-minute U-turn allowing pubs to sell takeaway beer is welcomed - but may not be enough to survive, publicans fear.

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

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

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

The airline will allow passengers to change their travel plans for free amid new lockdown measures.

The party leader applies to change its name to Reform UK, calling the PM's Covid response "woeful".

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

Officials have decided to lower the threshold at which stay-at-home notifications are served to users.

Alcohol cannot be sold after 9pm in shops under tier three rules, and various businesses must shut.

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

Software designed to solve post-Brexit border friction is unlikely to be ready in time, they say.

The percentage of pupils in England's schools fell last week from 89% to 86%, statistics show.

Wales' tourism industry says it is struggling to plan for the future when lockdown is lifted.

It had cordoned off the aisle after a break-in, but told a customer it was due to lockdown rules.

Prue Leith leads a review into hospital meals, suggesting digital menus and 24-hour food service.

John Swinney says there is a "realistic possibility" students will be asked to stay away from their families.

The move raises concerns that rural and deprived communities face being cut off from access to cash.

The £120 nasal swab test will be available to people not showing any symptoms.

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

Some shops are blocking off clothing and decorations after being told to stop selling them.

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

Chancellor Rishi Sunak increases support for firms and workers as lockdown restrictions spread.

In all of these areas the infection rate is over 100 per 100,000 people, the health secretary says.

The idea of people in Scotland having a normal Christmas in 2020 is "fiction", the national clinical director says.

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

Local leaders requested £90m but lowered their demand to £65m during talks to move into tier three.

Restrictions targeted chiefly at bars and restaurants in the central belt will continue until November.

They were ordered to close when the area was placed into tier three of the coronavirus restrictions.

The inflation rate increased to 0.5% in September after the discount meals scheme ended, figures show.

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.

Ministers say they cannot rule out an early 2021 lockdown if Covid-19 spreads quickly at Christmas.

Retail groups say the fees charged by credit card firms have almost doubled in two years.

Attendance figures show 46% of secondary schools had pupils isolating because of Covid outbreaks.

Volunteers will be deliberately exposed to the virus in trials due to start in January.

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

Far more people are dying at home in England and Wales than normal from heart disease and dementia.

The figures come as NI's schools face a two-week closure aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.

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

The Welsh Government is expected to announce its decision on a "firebreak" lockdown later.

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

The move to tier three, after intensive talks, sees pubs and car boot sales closed but gyms stay open.

Chairman Tim Martin criticises the government's "confusing" Covid restrictions as sales tumble.

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

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

People from areas with high coronavirus rates will be banned from travelling to Wales from Friday.

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

The European Union is about to formally reject a UK plea for special allowances for exports of electric cars.

Ministers admit an extra £800m is needed due to more asbestos discoveries and complexities at London Euston.

Unemployment and redundancies hit high levels, official figures show.

Hospitality businesses warn of hardship and confusion as they battle with the latest restrictions.

Latest figures show increasing number of secondary schools in England sending home pupils in Covid cases.

The government took "robust action" at the time, such as the rule of six, a cabinet minister says.

Sage and Prof Chris Whitty appear at odds with the political decisions made by government.

Downing Street and the culture secretary disown an ad suggesting a ballerina retrain in cyber security.

Advisers say the situation is "hotting up", and hospitals in England must prepare for more Covid patients.

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

The UK would be following in the footsteps of countries like Japan if it cuts the cost of borrowing.

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