Big losses will be seen in the next five years if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU, the sector warns.

Nearly 14,000 deaths occurred in the week ending 13 November - with 3,000 linked to Covid.

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

Up to 4,000 fans will be allowed at outdoor events in the lowest-risk areas when the four-week national lockdown in England ends.

Boris Johnson will unveil the latest Covid plans, including lifting a ban on outdoor grassroots sport.

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

The president of the EU Commission says there has been recent "movement" in important areas.

The government borrowed £22.3bn in October - its highest for the month since records began.

Boris Johnson says "the safety of the British people must come first" as he outlines a new package.

The UK's counter-terrorism head says a deal is "incredibly important" for the country's security.

Boris Johnson's comments come ahead of another week of negotiations for a post-Brexit trade deal.

The UK's environment secretary says "agreement exists" with the EU, but time is "very, very short".

The two sides say big gaps remain between them as the "moment of truth" is nearing for an agreement.

Urgent talks are being sought to see how a funding plan will affect Port Talbot's workforce.

Brussels is starting to accept UKs independent status as trade talks deadline looms, says minister.

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin warns that failing to reach an agreement would be "very damaging".

The UK government does not expect to reach a deal with the EU in this week's talks.

Peers vote overwhelmingly to remove a section that would allow ministers to break international law.

Negotiators are meeting again after Boris Johnson insists a post-Brexit deal is "there to be done".

The PM and EU Commission president agree to "work hard" to reach a deal when talks resume on Monday.

The National Audit Office says traders are unlikely to be ready for changes due from next January.

Boris Johnson says four weeks of the new measures will be enough to make "a real impact".

Policymakers vote to pump an extra £150bn into the economy as a second lockdown in England begins.

Boris Johnson sees off a rebellion by 34 Tory MPs over restrictions which came into force at midnight.

Health bosses are 'seriously concerned' about winter, with free beds expected to be used up in weeks.

England's chief medical officer defends lockdowns as a further 397 coronavirus deaths are recorded.

Labour accuses the chancellor of "panicked" decision-making after he extended furlough.

Boris Johnson says lockdown rules will expire on 2 December - with MPs to vote on what happens next.

The party leader applies to change its name to Reform UK, calling the PM's Covid response "woeful".

Infection levels in England are about four times higher than the government's worst-case winter plan.

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England is at a "critical stage" with infections doubling every nine days, a major analysis estimates.

Software designed to solve post-Brexit border friction is unlikely to be ready in time, they say.

There is no guarantee that firms will have the customs software they need on 1 January.

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.

More than 50 Tory MPs call for a "clear road map" out of lockdown restrictions for northern England.

The EU's Michel Barnier will stay in London, rather than returning to Brussels later.

The EU's Michel Barnier has warned "every day counts" ahead of December's deadline to reach a deal.

The countries formally sign a deal described by the UK's international trade secretary as "ground-breaking".

MPs voted against a proposal to extend free school meals over the school holidays until Easter 2021.

The two chief negotiators for a post-Brexit trade deal spoke on the phone earlier on Wednesday.

Both sides are calling on one another to compromise over a deal, as a December deadline looms.

Greater Manchester's mayor says more financial help is needed as the region is set to enter tier three rules.

No 10 says there is "no basis to resume talks" without changes, after the EU offers to "intensify" talks.

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns there is significant risk of lower economic growth.

More financial support is needed to avoid mass redundancies and closures, businesses say.

"No point" in further discussions with the EU unless it changes course, Downing Street says.

The UK's negotiator accused the EU of expecting the UK to make "all future moves" towards a deal.

Boris Johnson has previously set Thursday's EU meeting as the deadline for a post-Brexit deal.

A circuit breaker could change the course of the epidemic and buy more time, a report says.

The European Union is about to formally reject a UK plea for special allowances for exports of electric cars.

Another 143 deaths are reported as ministers defend rules after criticism expert advice was ignored.

Treasury minister Lord Agnew says businesses "must engage in a more energetic way" to prepare.

MPs overturn a Lords amendment requiring trade deals to meet post-Brexit UK food standards.

The UK and EU say they are making progress, but remain at loggerheads on fishing and help for firms.

The EU and UK still disagree on important issues, but Downing Street calls talks in London "useful".

The economy grew 2.1% in August, below expectations, despite a lift from Eat Out to Help Out.

Pubs and restaurants in worst-hit areas could close next week in an effort to stall rising infection rates.

Labour's Sir Keir Starmer says the early closing time in England must be reviewed if it isn't justified.

The prime minister says he wants to build a "new Jerusalem" but warns the UK cannot return to "normal".

The chancellor told party members the Conservatives had a "sacred duty" to spend responsibly.

The PM calls for Brussels to be "commonsensical" ahead of crucial talks with the EU Commission president.

The complexity of exporting to European markets mean firms may have no option but to set up an EU presence.

A bill giving the UK the power to override parts of the EU deal passes with a majority of 84.

The EU wants to see parts of the Internal Market Bill removed, but the UK says the disputed clauses are a "safety net".

Every case is estimated to result in between 1.2 and 1.5 further infections, government estimates find.

Public borrowing hit £35.9bn last month as the pandemic forces the government to borrow more money.

Ministers have "over-promised and under-delivered", former civil service head Lord O'Donnell says.

The government plans to create an internal border to prevent gridlock on the county's motorways.

The chancellor will give an update on Thursday about "protecting jobs" as the furlough scheme winds down.

Governor Andrew Bailey suggests that some sectors may benefit from further targeted help.

The Labour leader also attacks Boris Johnson's "serial incompetence" in his first conference speech.

Shares in the US and Europe fall sharply with travel, hotel and pub firms worst hit.

The former PM argues the legislation will "damage trust", but ministers say it will protect the UK.

The government's most senior advisers are to hold a televised briefing, as coronavirus cases surge.

The ex-Tory leader said government plans to amend a controversial legislation do not go far enough.

The presidential candidate says peace in Northern Ireland cannot become a "casualty of Brexit".

No 10 agrees MPs will get a vote before the government can use powers that would break international law.

MPs back the Internal Market Bill by 77 votes despite criticism it risks breaching international law.

David Cameron says he has "misgivings" about the proposed law to override the withdrawal agreement.

The firm dismisses claims pubs are "dangerous" after some workers contract the virus after reopening.

The PM calls for no return to "squabbling", but the EU ramps up opposition to UK government plans.

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

The government publishes a bill which overwrites key parts of the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU.

Brandon Lewis says a new post-Brexit law will go against agreements in a "specific and limited way".

Lord Frost says there is "still time" to do a trade deal with the bloc as the latest talks begin.

Haulage companies warn supply chains could be "severely disrupted" when the Brexit transition period ends.

Plans to ease restrictions in Bolton and Trafford are scrapped following a spike in Covid-19 cases.

The chancellor seeks to calm Tory MPs' nerves over the cost of coronavirus, ahead of his autumn budget.

MPs are told by the exam watchdog how decisions over grades were "spinning out of control".

But Labour attacks a summer of "chaos, incompetence and confusion" for England's schools.

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It follows warnings that city centres could become "ghost towns" if more staff do not return.

The OECD think tank says the UK was the worst affected among major economies between April and June.

Boris Johnson tries to reassure parents that schools are Covid-secure, ahead of term starting.

The bloc's negotiator says talks are "going backwards" as the UK says "little progress" has been made.

Public debt levels soar as spending on coronavirus measures forces the government to borrow more money.

The government will continue making the case for a temporary move outside London during repairs.

UK negotiators will "continue to plug the gaps", the PM's spokesman says, as talks get under way.

Last week's A-level results were criticised after 42% of grades were lower than teacher assessments.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is to announce a new body this week, according to the Sunday Telegraph.

Give pupils their teacher grades, says Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Boris Johnson says a forum will be set up to discuss how to mark 100 years since NI's foundation.

Lib Dems calls for successful applicants to be given official documents to avoid a "Windrush-style" scandal.

Rishi Sunak says it is a "difficult and uncertain time" as the UK suffers its biggest slump on record.

The UK suffers its biggest slump on record, while the chancellor says conditions are "unprecedented".

Stil-tons to do as talks over blue cheese become an unlikely obstacle to a post-Brexit trade agreement.

The education secretary says a new coronavirus study supports the government decision to reopen schools.

The housing market is showing a 'surprising spike' as people return to buying property after the lockdown.

Ministers set up a new service to help businesses which want to import goods after 1 January.

Rishi Sunak says it's wrong to "keep people trapped" in the government's job support scheme.

UK economy is still set for worst performance in 100 years according to the UK's central bank.

A Commons committee says ministers were slow to recognise the risk of importing Covid-19 from Europe.

Firms should have six weeks' worth of post-Brexit drug stockpiles by the end of 2020, the government says.

Reopening schools is a priority for the government and it will be safe, a cabinet minister says.

A study that involves swabbing a randomly select group of households found positive tests were increasing.

Office for National Statistics analysis shows how countries compared in the first six months of the year

A committee says moving NHS patients into care homes without Covid tests was an "appalling error".

Many Britons abroad felt forgotten by the Foreign Office as the crisis unfolded, says MPs' report.

Analysts say it will take longer than expected for the economy to return to its pre-coronavirus size.

Travellers from Portugal will have to self-isolate but restrictions are relaxed for other nations.

UK and EU negotiators say progress has not been made in difficult areas, such as fishing and competition rules.

MPs say Rishi Sunak has "effectively drawn a line" under helping 1m people needing virus support.

After four days of fractious talks, leaders approve €750bn ($859bn) in aid to hard-hit member states.

The government borrowed £127.9bn between April and June, the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Labour leader wants a summer childcare plan for parents, while the PM hails school funding boost.

Having the option of a nationwide shutdown is like a "nuclear deterrent", the prime minister says.

Universities at financial risk will have to change subjects and bosses' pay to qualify for rescue package.

But a bereaved families group says an inquiry is needed now to learn lessons if there is a second spike.

Government campaign will also carry advice for UK and EU firms before the transition period ends.

A new government document on preparing for Brexit presents a daunting checklist for business.

The new points-based system has a visa for health staff but most care home workers will be excluded.

The UK's ambassador to the EU confirms the move, saying the UK would not have a say on decisions.

The EU's chief negotiator made the remarks after the latest trade deal talks in London.

The government pledges £111m for schemes in England to get young people into work.

No 10 says it is a "sensible precaution" against midnight parties taking place across England.

Boris Johnson says the televised format will give the public "direct engagement" with decision-makers.

Businesses including Topshop owner Arcadia, Harrods, John Lewis, Airbus and EasyJet are cutting back.

Boris Johnson vows a "new deal" for UK after coronavirus - but Labour says saving jobs is top priority.

Boris Johnson sets out plans to accelerate £5bn of spending to help the country out of the pandemic.

The PM says other countries have had virus spikes after people took "liberties" with distancing rules.

Ministers look set to exempt France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and several other European countries.

The warning comes as the prime minister announced sweeping relaxations to lockdown rules in England.

The PM dismisses the Labour leader's claim there was a "big problem" in contacting all cases in England.

The Downing Street briefings began in March, when the UK's coronavirus death toll stood at 55.

Two households will be able to meet, and pubs, restaurants and hairdressers can reopen from 4 July.

Boris Johnson is also expected to announce a relaxation of the 2m distancing rule in England.

The virus is now "in general circulation" with a "gradual relaxation of restrictions" possible.

Government now intends to launch an app in the autumn but it may still lack contact-tracing tech.

America and the UK are at odds on a range of issues from agriculture to to taxes on tech firms.

Fuel costs fell sharply in May, pushing the inflation rate down to a fresh four-year low of 0.5%.

Economists say the full impact on employment will not be felt until wage support schemes end in October.

The PM says the talks need "a bit of oomph" and sees no reason why a deal cannot be "done in July".

No 10 declines to say if it will be done by the time hospitality venues in England are due to reopen.

President Emmanuel Macron proclaims that France has won its "first victory" against coronavirus.

The comments come as the airline begins offering a limited numbers of flights on mainly domestic routes.

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Conservative backbenchers say easing the restriction in England is essential for economic recovery.

The reopening of primary school for all year groups in England is to be ditched by the government.

Britain is embarking on negotiations over trade deals with countries around the world including the US.