If used, the tactic would only happen in "very narrow" circumstances in the English Channel, a source says.

Some unions and care organisations have warned that making the jabs mandatory will lead to staff shortages.

Helen Whately admits the changes to the system are "a little way off" but says it is a big reform.

The supermarket chain and its rivals have seen gaps on shelves due to the lorry driver shortage.

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

The airline says a recent takeover approach undervalued the business and announces plans to raise £1.2bn.

Dame Cressida Dick has faced a number of controversies in her time as the Met's boss.

British teenager Emma Raducanu expresses her surprise at her run to the US Open semi-finals, having had flights back to the UK booked a fortnight ago.

The move will mean only fully vaccinated people will be allowed into nightclubs and many large events.

Staff are seen fleeing to a safe room and police negotiators are at the scene in Bristol.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is to raise the stakes in his party's battle against the NI Protocol.

The energy watchdog says that rising prices for fossil fuels, especially gas, will feed into household bills.

The BBC has been told that the green and amber categories could be removed and replaced with a new system.

Data on whether they are needed is still awaited but ministers say the NHS is ready to go if they are.

Two care home staff worked to cover a night-shift gap as there was no emergency cover available.

A woman who got one jab in England and one in Scotland says her vaccine certificate only confirms a single dose.

The first minister says the country still has a "very high level of infection" - but there are signs of it slowing down.

The pandemic exacerbated inequalities in northern England in health and wealth, a study shows.

The prime minister believes new funds will tackle the Covid backlog - but refuses to set targets.

Scotland's thriving space sector is trying to have a reduced impact on the planet.

The pandemic response has spurred a greater willingness to tax wages rather than property.

Some people who have paid tens of thousands of pounds on social care feel let down by the new plans.

Anne Fish began as her son's manager and has just signed a professional gaming contract.

We answer your questions about the the government's plans to reform social care in England.

Indienne and Shaikira have both recently been crowned national champions.

Boris Johnson says around 9m treatments could be funded by proposed government investment.

Sir David Attenborough met with members in Parliament to discuss action on climate change.

Sharon and Edith tell the BBC how they have been impacted by the crisis in social care.

People on Universal Credit who received a £20 extra per week during the pandemic, explain how the extra money helped and how they will cope without it.

Aston Villa player Anita Asante says she worries whether players will be able to ‘manage’ potential online abuse.

Health and social care reform as well as a dispute with France over migrant crossings lead the papers.

England's players display a shirt in memory of Dylan Rich, who died after a game in Nottinghamshire.

A Highland councillor says in some areas people struggle to find homes due to high numbers of short-term lets.

The university says it is taking the action due to "unprecedented" demand for rooms in its halls.

Five men spent time in prison when they were wrongly accused of killing Lynette White in 1988.

Inspired by Marcus Rashford, Jords has donated over 100 blazers to children on free school meals.