The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica.

The boss of Europe's biggest holiday company thinks successful vaccine programmes can prevent another washout.

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.

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

Despite the improvement, exports still remain below 2020 levels, the UK statistics body says.

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.

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.

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

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

Pupils will no longer have to follow strict two metre physical distancing rules when they return.

It comes after airlines criticised plans to make travellers pay for pre and post-travel testing.

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

Half the fashion chain's 400 stores will reopen, saving 2,000 jobs, but the rest are left behind.

SSP increases from £95.85 to £96.35 a week in April, but unions say it is too little to live on.

The Carabao Cup final between Tottenham and Manchester City will have 8,000 fans in attendance after it is confirmed as a pilot event to test the return of big crowds.

The WHO says the situation in the wider Europe region is more worrying than it has been in several months.

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

Metal tycoon Sanjeev Gupta is racing to refinance his business after his financial backer collapsed.

Many big technology firms are still figuring out the best way for staff to return to offices.

Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week.

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".

The leaders of Scotland's five larger political parties will take part in the BBC Scotland debate.

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.

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

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

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

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".

Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK.

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".

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

The Industrial Strategy Council says the government's plans to "level up" regions are flawed.

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

Nearly all coronavirus restrictions are lifted, with border controls remaining in place.

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.

The government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes.

Boris Johnson will receive his first dose while European countries resume use of the Oxford vaccine.

Regulators give reassurance and advice on rare blood clot symptoms, such as headache lasting days.

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

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

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

But the government says Brexit enables the UK to set its own rules to deliver better environmental outcomes.

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

One salon owners says some of her clients burst into tears on being told they were reopening.

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

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

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

The weekly data shows only one care home resident has been fully vaccinated in Ceredigion.

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.

Scale of cancelled treatments is revealed with hospitals facing 'dire' backlog after Covid surge.

Campaigners say UK government protections on the environment are already being flouted.

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

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

Unlocking too quickly would lead to a substantial surge in infection, the UK's chief medical adviser says.

The party's shadow health secretary says yearly drills would help the UK prepare for future threats.

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.

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 is found guilty of “systematically and persistently” breaching air pollution limits.

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The recommendation comes from the Scottish government's Covid advisory group on education.

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

The Labour leader is not being strident enough in opposition, two ex-shadow ministers say.

Under new guidance local areas will have to have a lower number of positive cases before restrictions are eased.

The chancellor is to provide more funding for the programme, which has now given 20m first doses.

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.

The PM promises action to boost the industry - but Labour says his Brexit deal threatens jobs.

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

UK unemployment has risen to 5.1% - its highest level in almost five years, official figures show.

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

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

The Senedd election on 6 May will be the first time under-18s can vote in Wales.

Commons select committee chiefs want laws held up during the pandemic to be put back on the agenda.

Ministers will "crunch the numbers" over the weekend, amid pressure to reduce Covid restrictions.

In a letter, 20 organisations say measures to tackle airborne spread of coronavirus are "inadequate".

The Labour leader says there can be "no return to business as usual" as he sets out post-Covid policies.

Boris Johnson says the government will set out its plans on 22 February, which could include target dates.

The two sides vow to implement the Northern Ireland Protocol and "address all outstanding issues".

The aim is for health and social care to join up more, but Labour questions the timing of the move.

Labour leader says proposed maximum sentence for people lying about their travel history is not realistic.

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

Scotland's transport secretary says he is pressing the UK government to close a potential loophole.

It comes as the UK and Welsh governments disagree on whether early voting should take place.

Ministers are urged not to replace weekly Universal Credit increase with a one-off payment next month.

A small study suggests the AstraZeneca vaccine may be less effective against the South African variant.

Others are facing waits of up to two years for an NHS appointment, a patient watchdog warns.

Having hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround.

Measures include asking voters to bring pens - but some councils fear it will be too difficult to organise.

Brexit gives one of the UK's most important sectors the chance to define its own agenda, he said.

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.

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

Multiple factors will determine when an easing of restrictions comes, from vaccine effectiveness to hospital admissions rates.

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

The financial regulator says it would be easy for customers to build up unseen debts of £1,000.

Nicola Sturgeon says the NHS is "ahead of schedule" in rolling out vaccines to the over-80s by Friday's deadline.

Deliveries will come towards next winter when people may need to be revaccinated.

Boss Michael O'Leary thinks travel restrictions will be dropped once high risk groups are vaccinated.

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.

Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU.

Labour calls for key workers to be added to the first phase of the vaccination programme.

The EU calls for "fair" distribution after vaccine companies cut back on pledged supplies.

The NHS says any invitation which asks for vaccine payment or bank account details is a scam.

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

The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.

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.

Some of the UK's biggest music stars sign an open letter demanding action over post-Brexit touring.

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

The UK inflation rate jumps to 0.6% in December from 0.3% in November, led by higher transport costs.

The ex-government adviser said the Tories would be seen as the "nasty party" by ending the top-up.

Labour accuses Kwasi Kwarteng of "unpicking" workers' rights, as minister confirms he will review rules.

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.

The footballer joins celebrities and campaigners to call for action in a letter to the prime minister.

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

New Brexit trade rules mean Britain's biggest supermarket faces problems importing some fruit, meat and ready meals.

More than 700 intensive care staff at nine hospitals were asked about their experiences for a study.

Tory think tank says government departments should re-locate to Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle.

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.

Deliveries may be delayed in 28 areas due to "resourcing issues", the postal group says.

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

The Labour leader calls for tougher coronavirus restrictions and says help for low earners must continue.

Contests are due to take place on 6 May, but MPs say they could be postponed due to coronavirus.

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

International travellers will have to take a Covid test up to 72 hours before departing.

Industry leaders say uncertainty over future funding is causing concern.

More than half the patients at some hospitals have the virus, forcing other care to be cut back.

Stores seek to reassure shoppers that there is no need to bulk-buy in new lockdown.

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.

Strict new Covid-19 restrictions come into force in Scotland, prohibiting people from leaving their homes.

A growing divide over education, jobs, and ethnicity threaten the fabric of society, says Nobel laureate's study.

Mainland Scotland faces tougher restrictions from midnight, and schools will remain closed until February.

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

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine programme is being rolled out less than a week after it became the second approved in the UK.

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

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

Pharmacies ask government to employ its high street network to accelerate delivery of newly approved vaccine.

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.

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

Boris Johnson says his position is "unchanged", as time for the UK and EU to reach a deal runs short.

Wall Street slips after Europe markets fall over the UK's new Covid-19 variant.

The Labour leader also urges the PM to give daily updates, amid cross party calls for Parliament's return.

In a key policy speech, the Labour leader set out plans for the "boldest devolution project in a generation".

With a decision expected before Christmas, UK sources say it is increasingly likely there will be no deal.

Family mixing at Christmas will be much reduced and scrapped completely for parts of the South East.

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.

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.

UK and EU negotiators are trying to agree a post-Brexit trade deal by 31 December.

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.

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.

The deal is one of many aimed at replicating trade pacts that will cease when the UK leaves the EU.

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.

Details of a further £185m of support for Scottish firms hit by Covid-19 restrictions are announced.

Boris Johnson will meet Ursula von der Leyen for talks over dinner, as time runs out to reach a trade deal.

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

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.

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

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

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

The restrictions will start at 00:01 GMT, despite 55 Tory MPs voting against the government.

The prime minister said the NHS remained under pressure, despite a four-week national lockdown.

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.

Official forecasts suggest the state pension will rise by 4.1% in April 2022 when unemployment is high.

Campaigners urge Chancellor Rishi Sunak to keep a temporary Universal Credit increase in place.

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

Government guidance says the bubbles should contain a maximum of eight people over the age of 11.

The virus is one of three "once in a lifetime" recent economic shocks says the Resolution Foundation.