Jose Mourinho is sacked by Tottenham Hotspur after just 17 months in charge.

Trade in goods between Ireland and GB is now more difficult due to Brexit-induced checks.

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

A rapid review of US patients says people being vaccinated should be reassured by the findings.

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

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

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

A report calls on the government to create a food security minister to protect the vulnerable.

Newcastle earned a vital point in their fight for Premier League survival thanks to a late equaliser against Tottenham from on-loan Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock at St James' Park.

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson tops a public vote for this year's player of the Six Nations.

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

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

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.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton holds off Max Verstappen's Red Bull for victory in an extraordinary finish to the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Wales clinch the Six Nations as 14-man Scotland snatch their first victory in Paris since 1999 to wreck France's title hopes.

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

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

The Welsh government publishes plan to encourage the return of Irish freight to its ports.

EU leaders will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to discuss the fate of vaccines made on the continent.

Slow starts. Record points conceded. A sky-high penalty count. How England's Six Nations campaign fell short on multiple fronts.

Pick your starting Lions XV as Alun Wyn Jones leads the captaincy race, Johnny Sexton shines at 10 and Louis Rees-Zammit lays claim on a starting spot.

Scotland run in eight tries as they dispatch a limp Italy at Murrayfield and return to winning ways in the Six Nations.

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

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

England's Elliot Daly will replace the injured Henry Slade against Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match, making his first international start at outside centre since 2016.

Local health organisations in England have been told to expect a reduced vaccine supply in April.

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".

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

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says garden centres can also reopen in the days after the stay at home lockdown order is lifted.

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

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.

Justin Thomas emerges on a hectic final day to win the Players Championship by two strokes as Lee Westwood finishes runner-up.

Official figures show a sharp drop in trade in goods with the EU as the Brexit transition period ended.

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

Interest from potential buyers and number of properties on the market were down, the surveyors body said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Three Scottish oil workers tested positive while in isolation after flying to Aberdeen from Brazil.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The venue says a "lack of clarity" about visas and permits makes such tours "not financially viable".

Audit Scotland say preparations for the pandemic could have been better but the NHS was not overwhelmed.

EC vice president Maros Sefcovic says the NI deal is "administratively extremely challenging".

More people in this age group in England now have detectable antibodies that can fight the virus.

Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March.

JLR will launch electric models of its entire Jaguar and Land Rover line-up by 2030.

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.

England are bowled out for 134 as India open up a lead of 249 to seize control of the second Test in Chennai.

Ralph Hasenhuttl says video refereeing is "destroying the game" after a controversial penalty decision in Southampton's defeat by Wolves.

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

Industry figures suggest exports fell by £1.1bn last year as Covid and a 25% tariff in the US hit distillers hard.

The size of the economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020 as coronavirus restrictions hit output, figures show.

Jeremy Miles MS says it is irresponsible for UK officials to claim trade changes were "unexpected".

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.

It comes as NI businesses tell MPs they need longer "grace periods" for Irish Sea border checks.

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

Parts of Scotland are affected by heavy snowfall as temperature hits 11-year low.

Matt Dawson says their first win at Twickenham since 1983 was the most complete and authoritative Scotland performance he has seen in his life.

Scotland claim a first win at Twickenham since 1983 as fly-half Finn Russell orchestrates a shock Six Nations victory against England.

DUP leader Arlene Foster accuses the British government of "sleepwalking" into NI's Brexit arrangements.

Rookie centres Ollie Lawrence and Cameron Redpath will start for England and Scotland respectively in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham.

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

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

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.

Crystal Palace record back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time since September with victory at Newcastle.

The PM says it relies on factors such as the vaccine rollout going well and Covid cases coming down.

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

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.

The Environment Bill has been postponed again because of a lack of time for scrutiny, the government says.

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.

Steve Bruce says he may be on his worst run of results in 20 years as a manager but is encouraged by his Newcastle side's second-half display in the home defeat to Leeds.

The UK's nations and regions are being treated as if they were "invisible", the former PM warns.

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

In-form uncapped duo Paolo Odogwu and Harry Randall are named in England's squad for the forthcoming Six Nations.

UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home.

Powys meat processing plant warns the extra cost of selling into the EU could mean major job losses.

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

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has declared he will do things "my way" from now on - but are there signs it is the right way?

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.

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

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

Some hauliers say they have faced long delays and fear things will get worse before they get better.

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

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

Sheffield United gain their first Premier League win of the season as they beat 10-man Newcastle United at Bramall Lane.

Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.

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

People refusing to wear face coverings who are not medically exempt will not be allowed to shop inside.

Criticism of new Brexit trade rules is growing as firms warn of more bureaucracy, higher costs and delays.

Seventeen million doses have been ordered by the UK and are expected to arrive in spring.

Industry leaders say uncertainty over future funding is causing concern.

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

In a TV address, Labour's leader says millions of doses need to be given each week by the end of January.

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

As businesses return to work after Christmas, the amount of freight moving through NI will increase.

The government insists borders systems will cope when changes to trade and travel kick in at 11pm.

The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

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

Officials on both sides are hammering out the final details ahead of an expected announcement.

Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.

Talks are continuing in Brussels, with less than 10 days to go until the UK leaves EU trading rules.

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.

Fulham manager Scott Parker accuses Callum Wilson of diving as the Newcastle striker's penalty denies his 10 men possible victory at St James' Park.

Michel Barnier says it is now "the moment of truth", while Boris Johnson warns of "difficult" talks.

The PM and the EU Commission head speak again by phone, and acknowledge differences remain.

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

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".

Four Navy boats get ready to patrol UK fishing waters in event of no deal, as negotiations resume.

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

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.

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

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

Boris Johnson seeks a last minute breakthrough in stalled talks over a UK-EU trade agreement.

The UK will drop plans to override the Brexit divorce deal, removing a potential obstacle to a trade deal.

Boris Johnson says "hope springs eternal" ahead of a meeting with the European Commission president.

The UK and EU say "significant differences" still remain as the leaders prepare to talk face-to-face.

But in a possible compromise, ministers said they could remove the measures if trade talks succeed.

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

EU sources say the two sides are nearing an agreement on access to UK waters by EU fishing fleets.

Owen Farrell finally finds his kicking boots to land a sudden-death penalty to subdue a stand-in France and win the Autumn Nations Cup at Twickenham.

Negotiators will talk on Sunday, but "significant differences" between the two sides in post-Brexit trade talks remain.

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

Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula Von Der Leyen will seek to break deadlock on Saturday.

The UK warns chances of a breakthrough are "receding", as it negotiates with the EU over business rules.

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

Video assistant refereeing has dominated the headlines this Premier League season - a BBC Sport poll reveals fans are not impressed.

Talks continue, as a source tells the BBC that Brussels are "bringing new elements into the negotiation".

As pizza-fuelled talks continue into the night, there appears to be stuff worth chewing over.

Ministers are "taking limited responsibility" for readiness ahead of the transition period ending, MPs say.

The foreign secretary said a deal was possible if the EU side showed "pragmatism" in the coming days.

England will face France in the Autumn Nations Cup final following a 24-13 win over an improved Wales in Llanelli.

The EU's Michel Barnier arrived in London on Friday evening, as the two sides try to agree a deal.

The IFS says the Spending Review means council tax could rise an average £70 per household.

Senedd members warn a new law could "profoundly" limit the powers of the Welsh Parliament.

"Inadequate" stockpiles meant the government had to boost supplies quickly, the spending watchdog says.

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.

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

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