The move aims to tackle concerns about secondary schools staying open for face-to-face lessons this term.

Rising Covid cases could see a worst case scenario of up to a quarter of staff off work, the government says.

Five ex-ministers are among those saying Boris Johnson should cut VAT and green levies to help households.

Drop-in appointments will open from Monday for 12 to 15-year-olds as vaccination capacity increases.

The dogs can detect products that carry a risk of diseases such as African swine fever or foot and mouth.

The west Londoner scored a top 10 album in 2021 and is up for three Brit Awards. Here's why.

Reigning world champion Gerwyn Price has been knocked out of the PDC World Darts Championship quarter-finals by Michael Smith.

England men's head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for Covid-19, having already been set to miss the fourth Test after a family member's positive test.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said there is a need to to call time on the "wild west" online.

The pilgrimage route will be developed in Wales and Ireland and aims to attract thousands each year.

The Met Office said it hit 16.3C in London - breaking a record set more than 100 years ago.

Funerals are held for two of the three young men who died in a crash in County Tyrone.

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

A supermarket worker thought her letter marked "On Her Majesty's Service" was a speeding ticket.

The Welsh government says it has offered all eligible adults a booster - but not everyone agrees.

UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a third dose.

By 30 December, 77% of eligible adults and young people had received Covid-19 booster vaccinations.

EU-based Brits trying to get home will be allowed to cross France during the Christmas period.

People who catch Covid can now end quarantine after seven days if they test negative twice.

First Minister Paul Givan says ministers moved quickly to help businesses and public services.

Dark months are ahead for the hospitality industry, the chief executive of Adnams says.

Parkrun cancelled events in Wales after the Welsh government restricted outdoor events to 50 people.

Phil Thomas has even thought about which way to run "if something starts pouring down the hill".

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.

Radio 4 Today guest editor Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered last year, focuses on Victim Support.

Families say they face accusations of bad parenting over their children's little-known condition.

The government advisers, newly knighted, have been thrust into the spotlight. But what makes them tick?

A Lord of the Rings series, a Pamela Anderson movie, and a new Doctor Who are all coming next year.

Having to stay at home gave Roger Allpress the opportunity to learn how to photograph the night sky.

An ex-soldier from Cannock loses eight stone after running helped his mental health crisis.

The city welcomed 2022 with fireworks at many of its famous landmarks.

The BBC's political team talk through what stories might make the headlines in 2022.

Girls' Night offers a safe place where women can skateboard and socialise.

Aspiring stuntmen learn to dive as part of their quest to be included on the British Stunt Register.

After going missing in the wild for six days, Juno is at home and "starting to get fan mail".

Sunday's papers cover new rules for England's schools and the fallout of the Maxwell trial for Prince Andrew.

Liam Mansfield could have faced a more serious charge over an earlier offence, police admit.

The SPFL have agreed to requests from Partick Thistle, Queen's Park and Edinburgh City to postpone their games on Sunday following positive Covid-19 cases.

Northern Ireland's infection rate is 1,619.8 per 100,00 people, according to the latest figures.

Cardiff was quiet and pubs elsewhere in Wales closed early doors, bar workers say.

Louisa and Greg Tomlinson won £300,000 on a scratch card after nearly two years of shielding.