The Welsh government announces extra funding for hospitality businesses still affected.

The UK economy shrank by 1.5% in the first three months of 2021, but picked up speed in March.

A wide-ranging plan to improve welfare also enshrines in UK law that animals can feel pain.

The boy was taking part in a football coaching session when a thunderstorm hit Blackpool.

Police remain outside The Clean Plate cafe in Gloucester and could be there "for a number of weeks".

Labour's deputy leader says she believes in the party leader "100%" after being moved to a new role.

UK singer Dua Lipa won two awards and gave a message to PM Boris Johnson, at the in-person event.

The Online Safety Bill threatens media giants with big fines - but aims to protect political debate.

Ofsted cannot conduct an impartial review into allegations of sex abuse in schools, a teaching union says.

Fundraising is due to start in June on the anniversary of the Forces' Sweetheart's death aged 103.

Universities in England could face fines if they fail to protect free speech on campus under new legislation.

The BBC highlights ways to avoid fraud following a 44% rise in online shopping fraud during Covid.

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

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Pippa Stacey, 26, faces "all kinds of obstacles" as venues sprawl on to pavements.

The BBC is given a view of the first figure on the planned national emergency services memorial.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the changes will come into effect in most of the country from Monday.

BBC News speaks to hospitality vendors following the news indoor spaces can re-open.

From 17 May, people going to countries on the approved "green list" will not need to quarantine on their return.

Protesters in Cambridge, Macclesfield and Oxford are demanding the firm shares vaccine technology.

The mayor of Greater Manchester says a "worrying" spike of cases in Bolton is a "cause of concern".

One million people will have had at least one jab "imminently", says the health department.

Fans say they loved seeing live music again, but weren't so keen on the pre-taped performances.

A tragedy inspired Scotland's only woman freight train driver to get men talking about mental health.

A 73-year old will now receive £20,000 in pension arrears as a report suggests many thousands more miss out.

New laws on housing, animal welfare and elections feature in the government's plans for next year.

Instead of the normal pomp and pageantry, this year saw ceremonial aspects pared back due to coronavirus.

Casual sex is still off the cards in Wales and NI - but guidance is changing in England and Scotland.

Professionals tell the BBC what it is like to struggle with reading and writing while at work.

"Abhorrent" practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity will be banned, but not until further consultation.

Lola Petticrew plays a pregnant schoolgirl whose mum faces prosecution after buying abortion pills.

Meliza and Kendall are dedicated football fans but say they experience abuse because of their gender.

Big winner Dua Lipa joined other stars including Little Mix and Arlo Parks for the in-person ceremony.

Didn't catch Her Majesty outlining the government's plans for the year? Don't worry, we got you.

The first report by Freemasons in 300 years shows it is popular with young people.

In the UK more than two million people experience furniture povert yet it’s rarely spoken about.

There were some notable breaks with tradition this year as the Queen formally opened Parliament.

Many papers react to the Queen's Speech as some report on a search for possible victim of Fred West.

Government inspector Max Caller says staff at Liverpool City Council felt intimidated to speak out.

Every adult who tested positive for the virus will be asked to tell researchers how it affected their life.

An inquest found that 10 people killed in west Belfast in an Army operation in 1971 were innocent.

Inspectors found Dyfed-Powys Police failed to record thousands of crimes, despite a previous warning.

Police looking for suspected murder victim Mary Bastholm are deciding how much of the site to dig up.