The cost of living rose to 0.7% in March, from 0.4% in February, as fuel, transport and clothes prices increased.

The UK is still in a "vulnerable situation", one of the country's vaccine advisers says.

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

Prices could rise in some parts of the UK after the supermarket's takeover, the competition watchdog says.

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.

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

Further postponement of the UK climate summit would be better than a failed event, says an expert.

It comes after all over-50s and those in high-risk groups in the UK have been offered a first dose.

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

The so-called “polluter elite” must change their lifestyles to tackle climate change, a report says.

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

Northern Ireland is the last part of the UK to lift the rule, but people will be told to "stay local".

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

Plans to convert sheds, garages and extensions in order to work from home can leave some uninsured.

Wednesday is the first day of trading for 70,000 retail investors, as 400 UK riders are expected to stage a strike.

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

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.

The IMF has upgraded both its UK and global forecasts compared with what it projected in January.

Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades.

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

The number of repairs has increased to 1.7 million in England and Wales in the past year, a survey says.

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

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

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

The government refuses a request for £170m to support the struggling metals group.

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

A review on certificates showing jab status is ongoing but no decisions have been made, PM says.

The car, which became synonymous with a certain type of British motorist, will be phased out next year.

The UK's biggest building society says it wants to give employees more control over their lives.

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

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

More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces.

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.

A scheme offering people up to £10,000 for insulation has only reached 10% of its target, MPs say.

Leeds United's all-time record goalscorer Peter Lorimer dies aged 74.

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

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

Ten international collaborations using space data to tackle developing-world problems lose funding.

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.

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

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

Andrew Bailey has been criticised for evidence he gave over a scandal in which 11,000 savers lost money.

Loungewear and smart watches are other commonly bought goods now used to measure changes in the cost of living.

People who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app.

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

Boris Johnson says he wants to see air passenger duties on UK flights fall to help neglected areas.

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

The party's shadow health secretary says yearly drills would help the UK prepare for future threats.

The map will help to plan interventions such as tree planting and peat bog restoration.

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

The Labour leader is not being strident enough in opposition, two ex-shadow ministers say.

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.

With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.

More than 200,000 people are urging the government not to introduce documents offering proof of vaccination.

IAG, which owns British Airways and Iberia, makes a record loss after the pandemic grounds flights.

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

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

The supermarket says it has begun consulting with workers over a major restructuring of its business.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Study finds infections fell by two-thirds - and more in London - but warns virus levels remain high.

Ministers want to turn Covid-19 into a manageable illness like flu. Why? And is this possible?

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

"Cautious" talks about the tourism sector reopening for Easter are under way, the first minister says.

Eastbourne, Bexley, Luton and Peterborough will be able to borrow more to fund day-to-day costs.

Official calls for people to pause summer holiday plans have made no difference, UK holiday providers say.

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

Parts of Scotland are affected by heavy snowfall as temperature hits 11-year low.

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

The spider crab and megrim sole are to be rebranded to get rid of "negative connotations".

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

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

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.

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

Boss Michael O'Leary thinks travel restrictions will be dropped once high risk groups are vaccinated.

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.

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.

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.

People aged 25 to 34 face the highest risk of redundancy as Covid pushes up the jobless rate to 5%.

The company is set to burn through more cash than expected this year as Covid hits the travel sector.

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 UK's chief medical adviser warns that "a very small change and it could start taking off again".

The premiere of No Time To Die, Daniel Craig's final 007 outing, is pushed back again due to Covid.

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

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

The UK inflation rate jumps to 0.6% in December from 0.3% in November, led by higher transport costs.

Former London 2012 Olympics boss says Tokyo event likely to be disrupted by Covid-19 pandemic.

The bank has named the branches that will close between April and September, but aims to avoid redundancies.

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.

Deliveries may be delayed in 28 areas due to "resourcing issues", the postal group says.

Crawley Town produce one of the FA Cup third round's most emphatic upsets as they stun Premier League side Leeds United.

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

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

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

It is the highest toll recorded on one day since April, as MPs support new measures in England.

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

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

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.

The children's commissioner for England and Labour's leader call on firms to help low-income families.

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.

Pharmacies ask government to employ its high street network to accelerate delivery of newly approved vaccine.

India beat Australia by eight wickets with a day to spare in the second Test in Melbourne to level the four-match series.

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

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

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.

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

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

Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - have crossed paths in the night sky.

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

Wall Street slips after Europe markets fall over the UK's new Covid-19 variant.

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.

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

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

The news comes as many airlines cut staff and drop routes as passengers cut travel amid the pandemic.

The president of the EU Commission says the "next few days" will be decisive for trade negotiations.

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

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

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

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

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".

Most risks to financial stability posed by Covid and a no-deal Brexit have been mitigated, the Bank says.

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

The EU has set out the measures it would take if no trade deal is agreed with the UK.

The US says the UK has no place participating in the fight because it has left the EU.

The chairman of Tesco says price rises related to Brexit could change what people choose to eat.

Boris Johnson says the UK must be able to follow its own rules, as he arrives in Brussels for talks.

The mass of human-made objects will for the first time likely exceed that of living things in 2020.

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.

The government should consider a wealth tax to patch up the public finances, tax experts say.

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

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.

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 "ambitious" target for 2030 would see the UK move faster than any major economy, the PM says.

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".

The UK's biggest supermarkets will return £1.7bn after facing criticism for taking state support.

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

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

Customers who want to use overhead storage must buy more expensive tickets, the airline says.

Property price rises accelerated last month, the Nationwide says. but growth is set to slow next year.

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

The postal regulator says it could drop weekend letter deliveries and still meet people's needs.

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

The UK chancellor's spending review is accused of undermining the prime minister’s “green” vision.

"Inadequate" stockpiles meant the government had to boost supplies quickly, the spending watchdog says.

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

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.

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