The UK says current rules impose too many barriers to the sale of chilled meats and other products.

Reward care workers for their skills and dedication to avoid staff shortages, report urges.

The guidance comes as the UK's biggest commercial port Felixstowe, says the situation is improving.

It is alarming, say researchers, that longevity was declining in the north even before the pandemic.

GDP rose 0.4% in August in the first full month after all Covid restrictions were lifted in England.

Kerry Roberts and Tammy Kirkwood work together to raise awareness of the consequences of MDMA.

The Environment Agency says hundreds could die in a flooding event at some point.

A new report says that 86% of black musicians have faced barriers because of their race.

The mayor's office blames "uncertainty caused by the pandemic", but other options will be planned.

The council had agreed the tribute would be set near newly-refurbished Provost Skene's House in Aberdeen.

Scottish TikToker Luna campaigned for the store to recall a batch of the milk which she says was "smelly".

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

The vaccine is being offered to children aged 12 and older.

England's chief nursing officer urges people to top up protection ahead of a busy winter for the NHS.

Wales' rugby game against New Zealand will be one of the first mass events where passes are required.

After 20 months apart, Chris Quealy finally meets his bride-to-be again at Heathrow.

It is "not acceptable" for protesters to intimidate people getting a Covid vaccine, says first minister.

Paul Luttrell's family were warned he may not wake from a coma, but he has made a speedy recovery.

A service supporting families in Wales saw a rise in "child on parent" domestic abuse in lockdown.

"Dementia is something you learn to live with, not just die of," - tips from, those living with the condition.

Matthew Corrie hopes his customers will make deliveries for him because he cannot find staff.

Calum Lowden becomes principal dancer - despite admitting he is "not the most supple person".

X Factor runner-up Grace Davies has finally put out the song that got her noticed back in 2017.

In a new film available on BBC iPlayer, former England footballer Paul Merson investigates his addiction to gambling.

"It was John who wanted a divorce," he says, setting the record straight on the band's break-up.

On this day 100 years ago, talks began which led to the turbulent birth of an Irish Free State.

The Welsh weatherman talks about growing up as a young gay man in Ammanford, and how drumming saved him.

The former England rugby player speaks to those living with the same condition as his father.

The musician and broadcaster speaks about the "horrific" experience of going through four miscarriages.

The Labour leader is warned to move to the left while visiting a HGV driver training centre and taking a lesson.

Dominic Cummings calls for a "new political system" as the UK has a "joke" PM and opposition leader.

Sajid Javid is asked about a MPs' report criticising the government's early approach to the pandemic.

A mix of stories lead Wednesday's papers, including a warning over Christmas present shortages.

Maddie Durdant-Hollamby's parents says they will never learn why she was murdered by her partner.

A former pupil of an elite boarding school says he is still scarred by his experience of sexual abuse.

The woman, aged in her 50s, was taken to hospital after a car fire in County Londonderry.

A woman says hospital restructuring has badly affected her husband's treatment.

Marcus Simmons-Allen was struck by a Volkswagen, which did not stop at the scene, in Altrincham.