A further 1,564 deaths were recorded on Wednesday - the biggest daily total since the pandemic began.

But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others again.

Six chemists have been chosen initially, with 200 more offering vaccinations in the next fortnight.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

A Met Office amber weather warning is in place as heavy snow causes road closures and travel disruption.

A negative test had been due to be required from Friday, but ministers said people needed time to prepare.

Homicide detectives believe Petras Zalynas could be in Germany having fled the UK.

The supermarket giant says customers chose "to treat themselves" as much of the UK was locked down.

Services in England are being cut from 87% of normal levels to 72%, the Rail Delivery Group says.

The government wants bosses to do more to help victims as reports of domestic abuse soar in lockdown.

The Stena Embla was to sail between Belfast to Liverpool but moves in a "Brexit busting move".

According to legend, at least six ravens must be kept at the Tower or it will fall.

As the UK records its highest death toll, Fergal Keane has been to see the strain the NHS is under for the second time.

The queens of season two discuss coronavirus shutting production down, and how life changed for their drag.

Nicola Sturgeon announces the areas where restrictions will be tightened in Scotland from Saturday.

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam is volunteering at a community centre in Nottingham.

How children of South Asian families are helping to overcome misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine.

The government is urging us to stay at home during the lockdown but are we?

The man told police he had travelled 14 miles from his home to search for the fictional characters.

A report finds the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on those already living in poverty.

Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded.

A new documentary shows the world's first gay rugby club challenging conventional perceptions.

First-time buyers are calling on the government to extend a Help to Buy deadline amid Covid-related delays.

As recommendations are made to modernise the Mental Health Act, Raf and Ashley reveal their own experiences of being detained under it.

The BBC's Steve Swann looks at the use of UK drill music as evidence in criminal prosecutions.

Confiscated ham sandwiches, delayed Scottish salmon and other fallout from the new regime.

Anna Corrigan's family story was central to bringing the Tuam babies scandal to worldwide attention.

Ros Atkins asks what the definition of “staying local” means during the UK’s third lockdown.

The playful pair have learnt a new trick in lockdown, which is melting hearts.

Three Covid-19 vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK. The BBC's Laura Foster explains which groups will get it first.

A GP in Stroud has been able to vaccinate her father, and see him for the first time since March.

The education secretary says suppliers have been told that "that type of behaviour will not be tolerated".

A group of leading charities say more must be done this lockdown to support people who are shielding.

The vaccine rollout and the latest from the US leads most of Thursday's newspaper front pages.

Pawel Relowicz committed "sexually motivated" burglaries before Libby Squire's death, jurors hear.

Restrictions around takeaway food and click-and-collect services in Scotland are to be toughened.

Ministers will consider plans to make international arrivals into NI produce a negative Covid test.

Hundreds of students say it is not right they will have to wait months for rebates during Covid-19.

A blind social media star could wait years for a new guide dog due to delays linked to the pandemic.