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

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.

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

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

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

Initial results from trials in 12- to 15-year-olds in the US will be handed to regulators.

Accountancy giant staff can choose the hours they work and mix home and office following pandemic.

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.

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.

The stay-at-home order has ended, but people are urged to turn down hugs - even if it is "awkward".

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

The chancellor urges firms not to scrap offices altogether, warning employees may leave if they do.

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 bank says 840 staff will be affected by the decision although it will try to offer them roles elsewhere.

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.

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

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

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

Mark Drakeford says he wants to be honest and realistic, not "paint the most optimistic plan I can".

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.

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

Boris Johnson will receive his first dose while European countries resume use of the Oxford vaccine.

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

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

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

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.

A "compelling reason" is no longer needed to travel to and from the non-EU countries, officials say.

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

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

An EU diplomat is summoned to the Foreign Office following comments by the bloc's top official.

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

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

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

The decision comes after Chancellor Merkel said data showed the jab was effective for the elderly too.

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

The move will help millions of people, Rishi Sunak says, ahead of setting out his tax and spending plans.

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

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

It comes as the search continues for a person in England infected with the Brazilian variant.

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

The whereabouts of one infected person is unknown, as they did not give their full contact details.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March.

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.

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.

It may be legal to insist on vaccinations in new staff contracts, the justice secretary says.

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.

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

Pupils in P1 to P3 and pre-school children will go back from 22 February, it has been confirmed.

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The digital currency has gained 72% so far in a volatile 2021.

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.

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.

Data suggests lockdown is working, but the health secretary says there is "still a long way to go".

Everyone in top four priority groups will have been offered a Covid jab by Friday, ministers claim.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The Labour leader urges the PM not to repeat "the mistakes of last time," amid Tory calls for easing.

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

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

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

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

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to give details on the opening of schools to "some" children.

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

Institute for Fiscal Studies warns the "long-run costs" of the pandemic will hit children disproportionately.

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.

The financial regulator will consult "shortly" on a rise from the current limit of £45.

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.

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

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

Researchers warn that unless something changes, hospitals will continue facing significant pressure.

The home secretary has been recorded telling supporters she was an "advocate" of closures last year.

The PM says he wants them vaccinated "as soon as possible" but will listen to scientific advice.

Police in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire say they are expecting flooding in their regions.

Some 10% of the UK population is showing signs of recent infection, a doubling since October, says ONS.

A survey by consumer group Which? raises concerns over coronavirus leading to more cashless stores.

Earlier the first minister said he did not want vaccinators "standing around with nothing to do".

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.

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

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

The retailer insists it has no plans to move online, despite warning shop closures could cost it £1bn.

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

Tui, the UK's largest tour operator, says 50% of bookings on their website are currently by over-50s.

Restrictions around takeaway food and click-and-collect services in Scotland are to be toughened.

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

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said this would help teachers to decide "deserved grades".

Scotland's first minister says the current restrictions are "very unlikely" to be lifted at the end of the month.

Last year saw 697,000 deaths registered in the UK - 14% above what would be expected.

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

A slump in demand for fashion and homeware during lockdown left many retailers struggling.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says 2.3 million people in the UK have now had a Covid-19 vaccine dose.

The Labour leader calls for tougher coronavirus restrictions and says help for low earners must continue.

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

With attendance as high as 50% in some areas, heads call for pupil limits in England's lockdown schools.

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

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

There will be a "gradual unwrapping" of England's lockdown, Boris Johnson tells MPs ahead of a vote later.

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

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

The bakery chain says it does not expect profits to return to pre-Covid levels until 2022 at the earliest.

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

The stationery chain which has 127 stores and around 1,500 employees says shop closures hit it hard.

A shortage of glass vials, an overload of bureaucracy and lengthy safety checks could slow the UK down.

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

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

The PM says the number of vaccine doses will amount to "tens of millions" by the end of March.

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

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

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

Travel restrictions and quarantine rules have been introduced to limit the spread.

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

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.

Office for National Statistics figures suggest one in every 95 people in England has the virus.

Sales fell by 3.8% last month, bringing to an end a six-month streak of rising trade.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak extends the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April 2021.

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

The Bank of England says trying to predict economic progress is hampered by a lack of a Brexit deal.

"Just because you can do something doesn't mean it's sensible in any way," Prof Chris Whitty warns.

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

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

Total deaths in the UK have been 20% above normal in recent weeks, but that figure has now dropped.

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

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

NHS bosses say they are worried about January, after the US saw a spike in cases after Thanksgiving.

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".

Boris Johnson urges Brussels to make a "big change" as the deadline set by the two sides approaches.

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

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.

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

Nearly 163,000 people had been waiting over a year at the end of October, compared with 1,600 in February.

Users of the app in England and Wales can now apply for £500 if eligible.

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

The UK's economy grew by just 0.4% in the month as the recovery continued to slow.

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

The deal is one of many aimed at replicating trade pacts that will cease when the UK leaves the EU.

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

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

Poorer nations will miss out despite steps to ensure access is fair, campaigners warn.

The UK says it is still working for a deal, but the EU's mood is described as "gloomy".

Welsh ministers are considering further action after the Christmas period as cases continue to rise.

A similar structure found in the US last month caused wild speculation online and apparent copycats.

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

Supplies of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine have already started to arrive in the UK.

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.

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.

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