It was held while indoor mixing was banned, but Downing Street says Boris Johnson took part virtually.

The move comes as experts say the UK faces a substantial wave of Omicron without further restrictions.

Officers were responding to reports of a man with a firearm at a bank and bookmakers, police say.

Podcaster Jess Davies is among those who want to see cyber-flashing criminalised.

The measures for England are still likely to pass as Labour has committed to backing them.

The Deputy First minister says the government is "wrestling with the challenge" of Omicron cases.

The boys, who are all Year 9 pupils, are raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Petra Srncova's disappearance is described as "out of character" by police.

A friend of the second murder victim of Stephen Port accuses the Met Police of being homophobic.

The limited-edition shirts are already being advertised for resale with one seller asking for £9,000.

He follows Andrew Neil out of the door after previously working at the BBC for 17 years.

Unions have warned London's public transport will grind to a halt without a long-term financial plan.

The updated rules are among new measures to tackle the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Residents will be allowed three visitors and one care worker from Wednesday under updated guidance.

Previously those who had the jab abroad could not use the pass to prove their vaccination status.

Nicola Sturgeon says the new variant is expected to replace Delta as the dominant form of the virus within days.

Mark Drakeford says he will speed up reviews of coronavirus laws in response to Omicron.

Many Covid patients at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary are unvaccinated - and ask to be jabbed when they come in.

Lateral flow tests recommended before Christmas shopping and parties in Wales to cut Omicron spread.

The health secretary says new rules will buy time against Omicron and denies ministers have lost public trust.

Nightclubs say the pre-Christmas period is "absolutely crucial" for the sector.

Nightclubs, restaurants and shops could be hit by new Covid curbs, but many firms are well placed to cope.

The owner of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports is calling for urgent action.

Some UK residents coming back from South Africa are still struggling to find quarantine hotel rooms.

Travellers to the UK need to take pre-departure tests in a bid to limit the spread of Omicron.

It's a year since Margaret Keenan became the first to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Scotland's national clinical director says health experts will be looking to "hit the coronavirus variant hard".

Travellers explain how their plans have been disrupted by the new rules for people arriving in the UK.

Some black and South Asian people say conversations about the vaccine are "frustrating" and "tense".

There are plenty of apps which can make women feel safer on a night out.

People with new digital phone lines were unable to call for help during the Storm Arwen power cuts.

Student Reegan Kay posted on Twitter about being assaulted on her way home from a night out.

The pantomime at the Kings in Edinburgh has an added poignancy in tribute to performer Andy Gray.

Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

A look at the failings by the Met Police, which contributed to the deaths of serial killer Stephen Port's final three victims.

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Waits for emergency care are worsening - use the BBC look-up to find out how busy your local service is.

The PM says he’s ‘furious’ about the video and has launched an investigation into whether rules were broken.

The singer's family donated Happy Xmas (War is Over) to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Cheryl and Bernard Batt, from Weston-super-Mare, re-decorated it every month with a different theme.

BBC North West Tonight is given exclusive access to the child mental health team in Liverpool.

Newsbeat speaks to Sam Tompkins about his journey and hanging out with his "hero" Justin Bieber.

A man facing decades of debt repayments echoes charities' pleas for those in financial trouble to seek help.

A new children's book is helping families raise awareness about the effects of brain injuries.

Ros Atkins examines the ethical arguments surrounding vaccine mandates.

The Palace of Westminster requires urgent repair, but a skills shortage means fresh talent is needed.

Liv, from Warrington, legally got lip fillers when she was 16.

Laura Kuenssberg, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason look at the Christmas party row and what it means for the PM.

The health secretary says his absence also meant he could give time for the PM's team to respond.

Christmas "Partygate" and a potential revolt by MPs against more Covid rules make Sunday's front pages.

Martin Shaw thought he would lose his hand after he severely injured it in a car crash.

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said booster uptake was lower among social care workers than other sectors.

A Troubles victim explains why families are determined to fight on despite plan to ban prosecutions.

Plastic bags and wrapping are everywhere, so why aren't they a common part of domestic recycling?

Hundreds of Birmingham City fans march in memory of murdered six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.