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

Europe's biggest teams have suffered during the Covid pandemic and say they want financial stability.

The PM says carbon emissions must fall by almost 80% by 2035 - 15 years earlier than previously planned.

The PM says the government will work to make sure the competition does not go ahead as proposed.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among 12 clubs who agree to join a new European Super League.

Scientists will see how the immune system copes second time round, by deliberately infecting volunteers.

There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result.

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.

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.

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

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

The firm's imports to GB now incur tariffs when they are distributed onward to its stores across Europe.

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

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

Companies are expecting more people to travel as the lockdown eases further on Monday.

The supermarket chain will remove 100 million plastic carrier bags from its network over the next year.

A decline in cases has stalled but deaths have not followed the same pattern, scientists say.

Analysts say rise in visitors to retail parks shows shoppers keen to return to physical shopping.

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

A review finds a "plausible" link to rare blood clots, but says the jab remains beneficial for most.

The vaccine is the third to be used in the UK, with England's rollout due "in the next few days".

Phones should not be used or seen during the school day, the education secretary says.

The boss of the RAC Foundation says drivers in urban areas should consider which car is most appropriate.

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.

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

The Labour leader says it would be "wrong in principle" to ask landlords to police a new scheme.

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

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

And fewer than one in five people request a test if they have symptoms, a report on test-and-trace says.

Waterways in England had sewage discharged into them for three million hours

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.

Tourist spots welcome visitors back as the sun comes out following the easing of lockdown.

Remote workers will be enticed to live in the countryside through a new "quality of life" policy.

Leeds and Reading Festival boss Melvin Benn says he is confident both will go ahead this summer.

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".

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 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.

Arlene Foster says she will again ask Boris Johnson to offer vaccines to the Republic of Ireland.

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

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

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

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

A fishing organisation spokesperson said Northern Ireland's fish dividend has been "plundered".

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

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".

The vaccine-maker slightly amends its efficacy rates as it awaits US regulatory approval.

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".

A group of MPs says the infrastructure is not in place for a viable alternative to the licence fee.

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".

The UK Health Security Agency launches next week, aiming to protect the nation from future pandemics.

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

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

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

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.

Motorists could be charged to use a temporary crossing to fund repairs to the original structure.

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.

Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests.

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".

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

Online events are taking the place of traditional parades due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Customers will have to prove they have had two coronavirus jabs to get on the company's cruises.

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

People should "get the jab", the health secretary says, after some countries suspend its use.

Independence, Covid, the economy and the NHS are on voters' minds ahead of elections in May.

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

More than one hundred medics and nurses must now be registered in both UK and Republic of Ireland.

There may be no parades or fanfare but events are still taking place to celebrate Ireland's patron saint.

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

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

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.

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

The UK government has said more than 1,000 civil service roles in total are to be relocated to Scotland

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

They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors.

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

A late Maro Itoje try gives England victory over in-form France in the Six Nations at Twickenham.

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.

No jobs are being lost and there is a focus on ensuring staff "disconnect" at home, says the firm.

Head teachers warn of pushy parents lobbying for higher GCSE and A-level grades in cancelled exams.

Three cases of the P.1 variant are in South Gloucestershire and the fourth is in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Magicians use "powerful tools" of psychology to manipulate people's behaviour, say researchers.

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

A Westminster review will consider whether Wales' two most congested roads could do with upgrades.

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.

Two engineering professors are to examine whether a bridge across the Irish Sea is feasible.

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

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

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

The Restaurant Group says its sales dived by 57% last year after its sites were forced to close.

Grace periods on goods from GB to NI have been extended but others run out at the end of March.

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.

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

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

Lord Frost says the EU has "significantly undermined" post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.

Traffic on Welsh roads has increased compared with previous lockdowns, government data shows.

Will masks and mass testing actually help? Will infection rates go up - and would it matter?

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

Pubs in England report high demand bookings from the 12 April opening date for beer gardens.

It is not yet clear how visitors will be required to prove they have received both doses of a jab.

Provisional grades will be given to A-level and GCSE pupils in June, ahead of official results days.

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

Two reports from MPs cast doubt on the government's approach to meeting its climate change goals.

But Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends allocations from the Towns Fund as "completely impartial".

Tariffs on UK cheese and cashmere will also be lifted as the countries try to resolve an old trade row.

The Budget leaves the chancellor looking more Scrooge than Santa, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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

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.

People who get a pay rise between this April and 2026 may find themselves paying a higher rate of tax.

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.

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

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

Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.

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

The first detailed studies of the P.1 variant suggest it may be up to twice as transmissible.

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

The Swedish firm is to phase out all models with internal combustion engines over the next few years.

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.

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

Rule breaking is "incredibly frustrating" for officers, says chair of the South Wales Police Federation.

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

The UK has 7.3 critical care beds per 100,000 people, compared to Germany's 33.8 and the US's 34.3.

The Treasury Committee says "significant" measures may be needed later to improve public finances.

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

England's coach and captain both refuse to lay blame on defeat by Wales on two controversial refereeing calls.

Wales take the Triple Crown with a bonus-point win against England after early controversy in their Six Nations match in Cardiff.

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

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

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

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

CBI Wales says authorities in the Irish Republic are "zealous" when checking goods coming in.

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

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.

Vauxhall's parent company has previously said its fate depends on the government's commitment to the car industry.

The boss of outsourcer Serco says there are now as many people being tested per week as vaccinated.

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

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.

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

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

Industry body IATA says it sees its pass as essential for reopening quarantine-free travel.

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

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

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

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

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 bank will continue to trade in Northern Ireland but there are concerns the move could impact jobs.

The singer has been reselected to sing for the UK, after the cancellation of last year's show.