Uefa and the Premier League have strongly condemned 12 major European clubs, including the 'big six' from England, signing up to a breakaway European Super League.

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers says his side have "the chance to create history" after reaching their first FA Cup final since 1969 at the expense of Southampton at Wembley.

Hammerson, whose centres include the Bullring and Brent Cross, is "resetting rents to more affordable levels".

The boss of Europe's biggest holiday company thinks successful vaccine programmes can prevent another washout.

The food delivery firm suffered a technical glitch, but says it has resolved the situation.

Vaccine certificates could help to reopen society but risk discrimination, a UK equality body warns.

Charity retailers ask givers to book before just turning up with donations as people flock back.

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

Travel trade group Abta warns that the cost of testing is still a "significant restriction" for people.

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

The UK's largest supermarket saw full-year sales soar but the pandemic hit its bottom line.

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

Introducing Covid status certificates risks creating a "two-tier Britain", critics say.

The Carabao Cup final between Tottenham and Manchester City will have 8,000 fans in attendance after it is confirmed as a pilot event to test the return of big crowds.

The WHO says the situation in the wider Europe region is more worrying than it has been in several months.

And another study shows even 96-year-olds are producing an impressive immune response.

Metal tycoon Sanjeev Gupta is racing to refinance his business after his financial backer collapsed.

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

Wednesday is the last day millions of the most clinically vulnerable people in England and Wales are told to shield.

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

People are being told to "stay local" and remain within their local council area for the following three weeks.

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

The leaders of Scotland's five larger political parties will take part in the BBC Scotland debate.

In the oldest people, roughly 90% had signs of protection against the virus in their blood.

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

It took almost a week to dislodge a giant container ship blocking one the world's busiest trade routes.

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

Move over David Brent, settle down John Betjeman, the town is going to be an environmental pioneer.

The company offers free pick-ups from home for the next few weeks as it tries to boost its delivery business.

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

A study suggests 62% of residents are protected by a single dose of the vaccines used in the UK.

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

Latest figures from the ONS hint at an increase in years 7 to 11 in schools in England.

Restrictions are easing, but with parts of Europe seeing rising infections, should the UK be worried?

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

The health secretary said 'essential' government powers need to stay but other measures have been scrapped.

The estimate for England comes as the over-50s are urged to book a jab in the coming days.

The culture secretary described the flag as "a proud reminder of our history and the ties that bind us".

But one Conservative MP says "papers for pubs" would lead the country into "a ghastly trap".

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

The move puts 1,465 jobs at risk and means it has axed a third of its stores in less than a year.

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

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

The Queen reflects on the "grief and loss felt by so many" as the country holds a minute's silence.

The decline suggests the winter wave of coronavirus deaths has ended, experts say.

US cinemas will reopen in April followed by the UK in May, with theatres getting exclusivity over streaming.

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 borrowed £19.1bn last month, the highest figure for February since records began.

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

The health secretary confirms the UK's supply is being hit by a delayed AstraZeneca shipment from India.

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

Bank of England says a rebound is likely in 2021, but it still depends on the "evolution of the pandemic".

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.

The England rollout comes as figures show nearly half of UK adults have had one dose.

It will permit travel by those vaccinated, or who have tested negative or recently recovered.

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

Why do some people get side effects - and do they mean you have greater protection?

Northern Ireland's first minister issues a plea as she announces key changes to coronavirus restrictions.

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

The Finnish telecoms giant is shifting investment into 5G and cloud computing research.

The bakery chain is confident of long-term recovery despite sales being hit amid the pandemic.

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.

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

One salon owners says some of her clients burst into tears on being told they were reopening.

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

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

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.

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".

Scale of cancelled treatments is revealed with hospitals facing 'dire' backlog after Covid surge.

Brandon Lewis defends the decision to extend Brexit check grace periods without the EU's agreement.

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

The supermarket is rolling out new recycling points for soft plastics that often end up in landfill.

The transport secretary says there are questions about how safe it will be to "travel around" in June.

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

The toy giant sees best sales in five years as lockdown spurs growth in Lego sets for families.

It was set up to help prevent lockdowns but there have been two more since its launch, MPs say.

Manufacturers will be obliged to make spare parts for appliances available to consumers.

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

The oil giant told staff last month that the new model will start for office-based staff this summer.

Millions have returned to school in England, with face masks and Covid tests for secondary pupils.

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

R remains below 1, and a survey of community infections suggest around 1-in-230 people has the virus.

The UK's largest mortgage lender, the Halifax, says the stamp duty holiday extension was welcome.

Where was the help for the environment, social care, renters, and to cover the future costs of Covid?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is accused of hitting the poorest hardest in his Budget plan to balance the books.

Rapid approval without lengthy tests can happen if new vaccines are needed to fight variants, say regulators.

The shop will stock hundreds of new own-brand items including UK-sourced milk and desserts.

Infections fell by two-thirds in lockdown but one in 200 people still have the virus, a study says.

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

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

The move, taking effect later this year, will more than double the current limit of £45.

Airlines are coming up with different strategies to tackle the pandemic travel slump.

An unexpected acceleration in values last month pushed prices to a record high, the Nationwide says.

Details of student complaints about Covid's impact are released - including one award of £5,000.

The UK will soon be in a "very different world", government scientists promise after the success of the jabs.

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

There was a 75% reduction in staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital testing positive after a vaccination.

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

The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees to create new green spaces.

The 1990s shows will be rebooted for the new Paramount+ streaming site. So why all the nostalgia?

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

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

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

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.

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

But it is too soon to say when social distancing rules will be relaxed, the health secretary says.

The cautious lifting of restrictions will also push back the economic rebound further into spring.

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

The owner of PureGym says lockdown has been costing his business hundreds of thousands of pounds a day.

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

Boris Johnson is encouraging other rich countries to donate vaccine doses at a virtual G7 meeting.

The number of new infections in the community has decreased in all regions, latest data shows.

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

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

Healthy, young volunteers will be deliberately infected with a low dose of coronavirus.

The BBC says there will be "no amnesty", but greater flexibility because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

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

Fatigue, headache, sore throat and diarrhoea are also warning signs of the virus, research suggests.

There could be a surge in demand from delayed referrals and delays to treatment, a think tank warns.

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.

The health secretary confirms a jab has been offered to everyone in the UK's top four priority groups.

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

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

A much narrower group will now be eligible than previously indicated.

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.

The health secretary's comments prompted criticism from Labour who said people wanted clarity.

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

Legislation needed to clear the next stage of the controversial project has passed through Parliament.

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

The country has received lower Pfizer vaccine stocks than expected due to a reduction in manufacturing capacity.

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.

Scotland has faced a second day of travel disruption after further heavy snowfall and freezing conditions.

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

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

The UK's second-largest supermarket joins Tesco in promising to price-match German discounter Aldi.

The brewing giant said 2020 had been a year of "unprecedented disruption".

The industry shows the government a "roadmap to recovery" as it waits for a reopening date.

People arriving in England from Covid hotspots also face £10,000 fines or jail if they break the rules.

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

Details of the new system, aimed at tracking cases and detecting new variants, will be set out later today.

The travel firm expects holiday bookings to be 80% of usual levels thanks to the vaccine programme.

The online supermarket says the Covid pandemic has permanently changed the grocery landscape worldwide.

People crossing the Irish border without "a reasonable excuse" can be fined €100 (£88) from Monday.

Tom Brady steers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to extend his record for Super Bowl wins to seven.

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

The education minister confirms children aged three to seven will return to school on 22 February.

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.

That's enough liquid to fill 20 Olympic swimming pools - or many, many thousands of baths.

The spending watchdog says the school meal voucher contract could have cost taxpayers less than it did.

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

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

The owner of the firm that sparked January’s school meals outcry has apologised again

The oil giant reported a net loss of £16bn for 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic caused demand to slump.

Despite the most magnificent conditions in 11 years, the slopes remain closed because of lockdown.

Researchers from the University of Aberdeen examined factors across the 37 worst hit countries.

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

The UK is now the top destination for Australian wine as it looks to overcome crippling Chinese taxes.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer wants tougher restrictions to prevent new coronavirus variants coming in.

An improved jab that will be more effective against variants can be made quickly, says Oxford-AstraZeneca.

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

The 2011 Hollywood movie looks at what would happen in the event of a virus spreading around the world.

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.

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

Landmark review calls for fundamental change in our approach to economics to stem nature loss.

Arlene Foster denounces "threats" against staff checking on animal and food products at Larne and Belfast.

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

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.

Primary children may start a phased return to school next month if Covid rates continue to fall.

The European Commission argues the drug-maker is failing to fulfil its promises on the Covid jab.

The Office for National Statistics found infections had hardly shifted compared with the previous week.

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

Education think-tank says pupils should have the right to repeat the school year after Covid disruption.

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.

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.