The level four rules have closed shops and many other businesses across much of central Scotland.

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

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The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution".

No 10 does not deny reports the PM made the comment in a meeting with Tory MPs.

Scotland's 23-year absence from major men's tournaments is finally over after a famous shootout win in Serbia.

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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.

Travel restrictions within Wales will also end, but people will not be able to leave the country.

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

Restrictions targeted chiefly at bars and restaurants in the central belt will continue until November.

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

Rules banning people from entering Wales from coronavirus hotspots in the UK have come into force.

Persistent rain on Saturday 3 October breaks the record for the wettest day across the entire UK.

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

Unemployment and redundancies hit high levels, official figures show.

The report raises questions about how much immunity can be built up to the virus and how long it may last.

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

There has been a marked increase in cases over recent weeks in England, especially in the north.

Minister Robert Jenrick did not rule out closing pubs and restaurants in the worst-affected areas.

Profits jumped as people bought more food during lockdown, but clothing sales fell almost 20%.

The US has updated its guidance to reflect how the virus can linger in the air, sometimes for hours.

Ben Chilwell scores one and sets up another on his first Premier League start for Chelsea as they thump Crystal Palace.

Users are being urged to install the app to protect themselves and others against the resurgent virus.

Bryson DeChambeau produces a wonderful final-round display to win the US Open and claim the first major title of his career.

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.

There are now worrying signs of infections in older as well as younger people, officials say.

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.

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

Leading UK aviation figures say the government must show "leadership" on airport coronavirus testing.

The toy firm says sales have been strong during lockdown, despite the hit to the High Street.

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