Boris Johnson urges revellers to take a Covid test and "remember the importance of ventilation".

Labour says Boris Johnson has "made a mockery" of public standards amid a row over his Downing Street flat.

A murder inquiry is launched as teenage killings in the capital hit 29 in 2021, equalling a record high.

Edward, aged one, has taken his first steps after receiving the world's most expensive drug.

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

Armed officers are sent to a Birmingham hospital after two teenagers arrive with gunshot wounds.

Pressure on the testing system grows as the UK's daily cases reach another record high of 189,213.

Annie Farmer, who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell, says she hopes the verdict will bring others solace.

The public has been asked to minimise new year socialising amid record-high Covid cases.

More than 1.5 million boosters have been given to date, the Welsh government confirms.

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

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

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.

A further 15,849 cases of Covid-19 are reported in Scotland as the Omicron variant spreads.

More than 9,000 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours, according to provisional figures.

Wales' case rate soars to a record 1,004 - but the full impact of Christmas gatherings is yet to be seen.

Vaccinations continue during the festive period as the UK's daily Covid cases hit an all-time high.

Covid rules have been strengthened in response to the Omicron variant.

Rough sleeper Mark says seeing people celebrate makes him feel like he is not "part of society".

Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route.

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2021.

How she went from being the toast of high society to a convicted sex trafficker.

Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of grooming teenagers. What does this mean for her former friend?

Changes to rules on travel to the EU with pets have led to higher bills and some problems for owners.

The stunning mosaic gives us clues to Britain's place in the wider Roman world, experts say.

We take a look at some of the best political snaps of the year from across the UK.

Emma Moss is determined to beat the odds, having been diagnosed with a fatal disease three years ago.

Bummarees, loblolly boys and some of London's other oldest and oddest jobs.

The BBC takes a look back at key pieces of evidence that were uncovered over the past year.

For years, Inverness Castle has largely been closed off to the general public.

The group received criticism after posting pictures of their Christmas Day walk in the Peak District.

After her dad introduced her to the Sub-beautiful game, Ruby's warming up for her first World Cup.

Fry Taylor founded the Green Salon Collective which is encouraging sustainable working practices in the hairdressing industry.

Mick Haddock had only been married a week when he lost his wedding ring while swimming in Lough Neagh.

Boris Johnson says people should enjoy New Year in a sensible way, and urges them to get a booster jab.

Will Blowers, 17, says thatching is part of English heritage and needs to be preserved.

Raheem Sterling returned to Ark Elvin Academy to launch his foundation focused on social mobility.

The front pages say the spotlight has fallen on Prince Andrew following the conviction of his former friend Ghislaine Maxwell

Police want to speak to a woman about a theft during an anti-vax protest in Milton Keynes.

Prof Catriona Matheson and former deputy chief constable Neil Richardson have quit their roles.

More than 200 staff are off due to Covid while about 100 others are sick for other reasons.

Mark Drakeford says decisions on whether pupils will return to home learning will be made locally.

Police say the 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and kidnap.