A Liverpool taxi driver averted what could have been an "awful disaster", the city's mayor says.

Also, 16 and 17 year olds should get a second dose of vaccine according to official UK advice.

More than 300,000 people at firms accredited with the Living Wage Foundation will get the increase.

There will be turkeys for Christmas, the industry says, but producers warn there will be less variety.

PM admits responsibility for some of the fallout over former MP Owen Paterson's lobbying work.

Weatherman Owain Wyn Evans raised £3m for the charity after drumming for 24 hours.

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

A man appears in court accused of smuggling drugs with an estimated value of £33m.

Youngsters almost four times more likely than older viewers to watch subtitled TV, research suggests.

Research given to the BBC reveals hundreds of charities face rising demand for services this winter.

Labour says a group set up by the transport secretary argued against government housing policy.

But Boris Johnson says the achievements of the Glasgow summit are "tinged with disappointment".

The COP26 president apologised as a late amendment on coal was added to the draft text by India.

Some people are switching to plant-based diets to reduce their carbon footprint.

The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.

The most eye-catching demonstrations and unusual stories during COP26 have unfolded on the streets of Glasgow.

Experts want countries to adopt targets to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050.

The star discussed her divorce, weight loss and Taylor Swift in her first TV interview for years.

Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers.

Craig Bromfield was taken in by the Forest manager Brian Clough and his family in the 1980s.

Andrew Bennett built an energy efficient home, but cannot borrow money against its value.

How vulnerable children in England are being detained in temporary accommodation under special "draconian" court orders.

Michael Gove is in charge of delivering Boris Johnson's flagship policy - here is what he plans to do.

David Salmon, whose wife Linda took her own life, says he was unaware of the link to mental health.

Premier League clubs regularly fly to away matches but as sport attempts to play its part in tackling the climate crisis, does the practice need to stop?

The consequence of not acting on global warming will be "profound" for Wales, says Lee Waters.

Hull has been at COP26 to share its innovative approach to tackling flood threats with the world.

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China.

Ben Ogden stands with a sign in Leeds train station and explains why it’s OK to not be OK.

Paralympic champion Libby Clegg has described how her guide dog helped her find an identity.

The nation fell silent at 11:00GMT to honour those who have died in conflict.

The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.

Joanna Harriot has been a teacher in west Belfast since taking up her first post in 1972.

Several papers lead with the car explosion outside a women's hospital in Liverpool on Sunday.

Fourteen-year-old Sarah Benford was last seen after absconding from a care home.

Eligible groups, including unpaid carers, can use a website to arrange appointments for the top-up jab.

Craigavon Area Hospital was "exceptionally close" to declaring a major incident on Sunday.

Covid passes are required to legally enter cinemas, theatres and concert halls from Monday.

Bristol Zoo says it wants to create a legacy in Clifton as it prepares to move to a new home.