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.

While this is a "critical step forward", seed potatoes are not included because of EU regulatory fears.

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

Ministers meet to discuss how to stem the spread of a new fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus.

Scottish ministers want drivers moving perishable goods such as seafood to be prioritised as France eases its travel ban.

Dozens of countries, alarmed by a new coronavirus variant, have suspended travel links with the UK.

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

Politicians are in talks to resume freight, after France closed the border because of the new variant.

Similar new variants of the coronavirus may be circulating undetected around the world, scientists say.

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.

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

The company managing the port says lack of government support will make the transition "more challenging".

Secondary school pupils could face a first week of term online as schools set up Covid testing.

US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs.

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

Health Minister Nadhim Zahawi says it is a "really good start" to the UK's programme.

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and East Lothian will all move up to level three of the country's tiered system.

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".

Most risks to financial stability posed by Covid and a no-deal Brexit have been mitigated, the Bank says.

The EU's contingency plans for "no deal" include measures to ensure smooth air and road travel.

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

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

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

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

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

Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers.

The Japanese carmaker temporarily stops production at its Swindon plant after UK ports congestion.

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

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

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

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".

Nicola Sturgeon says 11 councils in west and central Scotland will come out of the highest tier of restrictions.

Patient care could be put at risk if an agreement is not made before the 31 December departure date.

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

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.

Alok Sharma says he expects the doses to arrive for the start of the UK's vaccination programme.

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.

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

Only the US, Brazil, India and Mexico have recorded more coronavirus deaths than the UK.

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

The environment secretary says the ban could be in place by the end of 2021 in a move away from EU rules.

People in Scotland could start receiving the Covid-19 vaccine from next Tuesday, Nicola Sturgeon says.

The UK is the first country to approve the Pfizer vaccine - with 800,000 doses due to arrive soon.

Nicola Sturgeon says the one-off cash payment is to thank health staff for their "extraordinary service".

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

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

Although Black Friday spending in the UK is set to soar in 2020, some brands won't be taking part.

Satisfaction with the BBC among its most loyal audiences is showing "signs of waning", Ofcom says.

An increase in the money coming to Scotland but uncertainty about costs and pay awards.

Nicola Sturgeon says there could be a "careful" easing at Christmas - but does not expect a relaxation at new year.

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