Fears about the impact on vaccines mean travel from six African countries had to be restricted, he adds.

France cancels high-level talks in protest at a letter published by PM Boris Johnson.

Four boys, aged between 13 and 15, are arrested on suspicion of murdering Ava White in Liverpool.

The Labour leader says it is up to his predecessor to regain the party whip before the next election.

Transport improvements between north Wales and north west England feature in a UK government review.

A review of UK transport links recommends improving the A1, A75, A77, and upgrading the east and west coast mainlines.

The alert - meaning damage and travel disruption may be expected - comes in from 15:00 GMT.

Cody Ackland, from the Southway area of Plymouth, is due in court later, police say.

Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.

Father Robert Mackenzie, 87, was extradited from Canada to Scotland on historical child abuse charges.

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

A court hears the owner of Cinema & Co in Swansea "seems to think this pandemic doesn't exist".

The UK's annual European Christmas markets will have fewer stalls and traders due to Brexit and the pandemic

The family of a Brechin mother say they have "no doubt" that she would still be alive if she had been vaccinated.

The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect in October.

All over-40s will be offered a booster vaccination, and pregnant women are urged to get jabbed.

Detailed plans on shielding, job support and school disruption were lacking, the spending watchdog says.

There are many unanswered questions following the deaths of 27 people. Here is what we know so far.

Rising numbers of migrants are trying to cross the English Channel in small boats.

The mosaic, part of a villa complex, is said to be one of the most significant found in Britain.

‘If he'd murdered someone he'd be out now’ - a couple's battle to get their son out of the hospital he's been held in since 2001.

Claims about social care, rail and employment fact-checked.

A new recruit tells us about her work as GCHQ try to sign up more women and minority trainees.

"Neopronoun", "cheugy" and "climate anxiety" also make this year's list.

Officially, the highest tax rate is 45% - but workers can end up paying more.

Steve Finch of toy retailer bopster, explains the pressures his firm is under for Black Friday this year.

The home secretary told MPs that she's offered to work with France to stop vulnerable people risking their lives.

The Labour leader says Priti Patel should be doing more, and arrests should've been made before the Channel tragedy.

Increasing numbers of women have been taking up self-defence classes, a number of clubs have told the BBC.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle brought his pet parrot Boris to a BBC Newscast interview and the bird took off.

The £50,000 car was written off when a load of slabs fell from a lorry on a bend in the road.

New coronavirus variant concerns and more Channel crossings after fatal journey lead the papers.

The car's owner says he and his wife could have been killed when a lorry shed its load of slabs.

Tidal flows mean the shoreline keeps being polluted by wet wipes and sanitary towels sitting in the estuary.

Northern Ireland's chief medical officer says a new variant is "undoubtedly a matter of concern".

A 25-year-old man will appear in court on Friday, charged with the murder of June Fox-Roberts.