Ministers will keep reviewing the data "hour by hour" as they consider three options of Covid measures.

An image shows the PM, his wife and 17 staff members with wine in the No 10 garden allegedly during lockdown.

The drug - sotrovimab - is given as an infusion to high-risk patients who have caught the virus.

Hospitality firms say action is needed "in the next 24 hours" as they struggle with the Omicron impact.

Consumers shunned city centres in favour of retail parks during the peak Christmas shopping weekend.

Thousands of customers have complained about the coffee and sandwich chain's drinks subscription service.

Teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021.

As the government sets up a review, a report suggests there is no justification to change it from 66.

The classical group's Carlos Marin died at the age of 53 after going into hospital during a UK tour.

PC Will Scott-Barrett is suspended after being charged with sexual communication with a child.

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

The chancellor says emergency funding has been doubled but the Scottish government disputes the claim.

Chelsea confirm a request to postpone Sunday's match at Wolves was turned down by Premier League chiefs.

A leading government advisor says Wales' current plans to tackle Omicron may not be enough.

The Omicron variant will hit NI "like a tonne of bricks", warns Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill.

A major incident has been declared in London as another 90,418 daily UK cases are reported.

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Students say the new Omicron variant is making them extra-cautious as they go home for Christmas.

Scientists say admissions could reach 3,000 a day in England if more restrictions are not brought in soon.

The Premier League and UK government urge footballers to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as a number of fixtures this weekend are postponed because of outbreaks of the virus at clubs.

Modern tech gifts might not be ready to work straight away - are you ready for Christmas morning?

Pen Farthing says he wants the truth to be known after being accused of putting pets above people.

As the awards for 2021 keep rolling in, BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner Emma Raducanu has her eyes set firmly on 2022.

If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution.

More than 30 years after an "awe-inspiring" gig, how did one concert shape the music industry's future?

Pioneering, sometimes controversial architect who designed some of the world's most iconic buildings.

A rundown of the artists who are nominated for a Brit Award in 2022.

The Church of England has released a series of virtual reality carols

What you need to know about weather forecasts on your phone

The health secretary says ministers are considering wider factors before bringing in stricter measures.

After he presents his final show, watch the moments Marr grilled some of the world's leaders.

Deaf actor Rose Ayling-Ellis and former Bake Off winner John Whaite fought for the famous Glitterball trophy.

Peter Bone says many of the things Lord Frost "worries about" resonate with Tory colleagues.

Most front pages focus on potential tougher Covid restrictions by Christmas, amid a surge in cases.

Police investigating the fatal stabbing of Ramarni Crosby search the Gloucester and Sharpness canal.

The problem cut supplies and caused localised flooding in the Shawlands area of Glasgow.

The Home Office had concerns after racist attacks on the Roma community in Belfast in 2009.

Tories say pandemic recovery should be the priority as Rebecca Evans prepares to deliver budget.

Jon Smith said he was looking to buy two defibrillators for a music venue where his friend died.