The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.

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

It offers an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab for under-30s, after very rare blood clot concerns.

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

A report calls on the government to create a food security minister to protect the vulnerable.

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

BBC News' Emma Vardy follows a lorry over the Irish Sea to examine the contentious Irish Sea border.

Business secretary concerned about "opaque" nature of ownership but won't rule out public purchase.

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

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

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 Welsh government publishes plan to encourage the return of Irish freight to its ports.

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

Boris Johnson says the government is increasing spending on defence "by the biggest amount since the Cold War".

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

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

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".

The shadow business secretary tells the BBC the company is too vital for the UK to collapse.

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

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

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Energy regulator Ofgem says customers' overpayments are being used to pay for "unsustainable business".

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

But the government says Brexit enables the UK to set its own rules to deliver better environmental outcomes.

The reassessment of security and defence also paves the way for the UK to increase stocks of nuclear weapons.

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

Boris Johnson says a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.

Boris Johnson promises more investment and jobs ahead of his long-awaited update on the military.

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.

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

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

Planned new rules anger farmers and politicians, but wildlife groups say they are vital.

The furlough scheme and the extra £20 on Universal Credit will continue, with support for business.

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

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

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

Wildlife experts urge the prime minister to step up action on the loss of species in the UK.

Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson's tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy.

A coroner says the roads - where hard shoulders become lanes at busy times - create a death "risk".

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

Arlene Foster says the EU was 'tone-deaf' but Michelle O'Neill says the meeting was "constructive".

Labour says the Budget must extend the VAT cut, furlough and the business rates holiday.

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

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

Commons select committee chiefs want laws held up during the pandemic to be put back on the agenda.

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.

EC vice president Maros Sefcovic says the NI deal is "administratively extremely challenging".

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

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

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

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

The two sides vow to implement the Northern Ireland Protocol and "address all outstanding issues".

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.

European Commission's Maros Sefcovic and Michael Gove will discuss post-Brexit trading rules later.

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.

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

Ministers are urged not to replace weekly Universal Credit increase with a one-off payment next month.

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.

People aged over 70 in three parts of Wales will be able to get help to and from vaccination centres.

Having hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround.

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

Leaders should not be "driven by a calendar", says a scientist advising the government.

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

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

Seafood and fishing industry bodies highlight post-Brexit export problems to MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee.

A leading scientist warns Boris Johnson digging for coal undermines the UK's climate change efforts.

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

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

Call to wipe interest on student loans in England for 15 months, as ministers offer £50m support fund.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns.

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

Government borrowing hit £34.1bn last month, as the cost of pandemic support measures weighed on the economy.

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

Powys meat processing plant warns the extra cost of selling into the EU could mean major job losses.

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

It comes as industry workers warn their livelihoods are at risk due to Brexit border problems.

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.

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.

First Minister Mark Drakeford says there is "no doubt at all" Covid-19 is spreading in shops.

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.

On Wednesday the PM said businesses hit by post-Brexit problems would receive support.

More red tape after the EU trade deal will raise food and manufacturing costs, business groups tell MPs.

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

The prime minister wants round-the-clock vaccination but adds supply is currently the limiting factor.

The new Welsh Government vaccine plan says all eligible adults will be offered a jab by the autumn.

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

Seventeen million doses have been ordered by the UK and are expected to arrive in spring.

Councils will also be given extra funding to accommodate rough sleepers, ministers announce.

Industry leaders say uncertainty over future funding is causing concern.

The drugs, which save an extra life for every 12 intensive care patients treated, can be used immediately, say experts.

New, tighter restrictions imposed in NI as UK reports the highest daily death toll since April.

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

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.

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.

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

Reports suggest a deal between the UK and EU could be announced later on Wednesday.

The Welsh brewery chain says the coronavirus pandemic has put the business under "financial pressure".

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

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

The food industry says port disruption makes it hard for foreign firms to trust UK exporters post-Brexit.

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

A tax hike on second homes to raise cash for social housing is part of the Welsh Government budget.

France will stop lorries arriving from the UK for 48 hours amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant.

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

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 Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.

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

The Budget had been set to happen in Autumn 2020 but was ditched due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Non-essential shops will have to close from Christmas Eve, with a level 4 lockdown from 28 December.

Fares will rise more than expected next year, although the 2.6% increase will be delayed until March.

Urban developments in the Midlands and north of England will now be prioritised in government U-turn.

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

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".

Consumers could be automatically switched to cheaper deals when their contracts end.

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.

The aim is to see whether mixing two vaccines could improve protection against Covid-19.

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

The supermarkets will open but Asda gives staff the day off for working during the pandemic.

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.

People with history of significant allergic reactions told not to have Pfizer/BioNTech jab.

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 industry tells MPs it has not had enough time to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period.

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.

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.

Infection levels are down among all age groups and all regions apart from one, data suggests.

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

Wales' Covid rules previously banned all but "essential" travel but now that has been eased.

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The environment secretary says the ban could be in place by the end of 2021 in a move away from EU rules.

Morrisons follows Tesco's lead, with both supermarkets announcing plans to hand back a total £850m.

HMRC is "aware" many businesses are not yet clear about forthcoming Brexit rules on Irish Sea trade.

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.

Research by leading international agency suggests only Argentina will be worst hit by the pandemic.

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

Some Conservative backbenchers have threaten to vote against the plan for England on Tuesday.

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

The company could make an announcement as soon as Monday - putting 13,000 jobs at risk.

The EU's Michel Barnier arrived in London on Friday evening, as the two sides try to agree a deal.

The industry says restrictions would be "incredibly difficult" for businesses in Wales.

Campaigners urge Chancellor Rishi Sunak to keep a temporary Universal Credit increase in place.

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.

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

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

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

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England will return to a regional approach from 2 December but the tiers will be "tougher", the PM says.

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

Drop plans to rewrite withdrawal agreement by end of month or risk scuppering trade deal, UK is told.