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.

Eddie Nketiah's goal late in stoppage time for Arsenal delivers a major blow to Fulham's already slim Premier League survival hopes.

British number one Dan Evans comes from a set down to beat David Goffin and reach the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters.

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

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

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.

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Loneliness in the pandemic has been more intense for young people in poor, urban areas.

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

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

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

While Masters week is always eagerly anticipated, Jordan Spieth's first victory in four years at last week's Texas Open adds to the appeal, writes Iain Carter.

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.

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

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

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

England manager Gareth Southgate selects his Euro 2020 squad in two months - and that selection is not getting any easier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leicester City move into the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1981-82 as they eliminate Manchester United at the King Power Stadium.

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

A government decision to reduce subsidies is criticised by the motor industry and UK businesses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ministers say the move will help firms after Covid - but Labour says it "smacks of ill-preparedness".

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

A single dose of the Pfizer or Oxford vaccine cuts hospital admissions of older people by about 80%.

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

The plan for easing the coronavirus lockdown is "cautious and hopeful", the deputy first minister says.

Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget.

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

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

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

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

Gareth Bale scores twice and makes another as Tottenham cruise to an easy Premier League win over Burnley.

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

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

A total of £700m will help ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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Move brings total to 4m in England and means vaccinations will be prioritised more quickly.

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.

Wales edge out 14-man Scotland in a mesmeric thriller at Murrayfield to maintain their 100% start to their Six Nations campaign.

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

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".

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.

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.

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".

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.

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

The Halifax says prices fell last month and are likely to come under pressure in the months ahead.

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.

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

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.

The regulator wants people to change provider more easily, but feels many people are put off switching.

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

Southampton suffer two 9-0 defeats in 16 months - they recovered once, how do they do it again?

The government promises to push Brussels to change its transport rules on scallops, clams and mussels.

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

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.

Manchester City consolidate their position at the top of the Premier League with a narrow victory over bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United.

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

Financial regulators in the US and UK say they are monitoring share trading and potential market abuse.

An international trial shows the jab gives complete protection against hospitalisation and death.

Shares in the games firm dive as major trading platforms try to control frenzied buying.

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.

With new hotel quarantine rules for arrivals from abroad, many people are seeking UK holidays instead.

The PM sets the date he hopes England's lockdown will begin to ease, but warns of a "perilous situation".

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

More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change.

As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total.

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

The move sparks concerns that customers could see prices rise if merchants pass on the higher cost.

Bruno Fernandes comes off the bench to fire Manchester United past fierce rivals Liverpool in a pulsating FA Cup fourth-round tie.

James Anderson and Joe Root keep England in contention on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Manchester City score three times in the last 10 minutes to defeat League Two side Cheltenham and avoid one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history.

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

Clothing was the hardest-hit sector last year, seeing a 25% drop in sales overall.

Tuition fees in England are being frozen for another year and ministers outline plans to reform post-16 education.

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

There has been a fourfold increase in mortgage products for those offering a 10% deposit.

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

Pressure grows on PM after non-binding motion on universal credit top-up is passed by 278 votes.

Boris Johnson promises £23m in compensation for exporters which have lost orders due to delays.

Yan Bingtao's superb fightback on debut stuns Scotland's John Higgins as the Chinese sensation becomes the youngest Masters champion in 26 years.

Tanguy Ndombele scores a stunning goal as Tottenham get their top-four challenge back on track with a comfortable victory at Sheffield United.

Lahiru Thirimanne's unbeaten 76 frustrates England as a spirited Sri Lanka rally on the third day of the first Test in Galle.

Matheus Pereira scores twice from the penalty spot as West Brom secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Black Country rivals Wolves at Molineux.

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

A Supreme Court ruling provides a lifeline for many firms that had business interruption insurance.

Richard Sharp says the BBC represents good value, but how it is funded "may be worth reassessing".

More than 45% of this priority group has now been vaccinated, compared with about 30% in London.

Brussels points the finger at the British government for problems facing musicians and crews.

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.

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

It follows similar moves by Morrisons and Sainsbury's, but those with medical reasons will be exempt.

People are still holding house parties, raves and gambling gatherings, the UK's most senior police officer says.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Boris Johnson says more areas may need tougher rules, as Labour urges England-wide curbs within 24 hours.

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is named Paris St-Germain boss following Thomas Tuchel's sacking.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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".

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

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

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

The deal agreed by the UK and EU will give supermarkets time to adapt to deal with new Brexit checks.

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

The industry tells MPs it has not had enough time to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period.

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

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

The EU says vaccines are not a "football competition" after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson's comment.

Scientific advisers to the government estimate the coronavirus epidemic is no longer growing.

Three households will be allowed to meet indoors over a five-day period between 23-27 December.

Kevin Naiqama scores a hat-trick as St Helens thrash Catalans to set up a Super League Grand Final against Wigan.

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