Police say they are not to blame for delays to a report into Covid-rule breaking in Downing Street.

James Heappey concedes people are "feeling the squeeze", but defends the planned National Insurance rise.

The National Cyber Security Centre fears threats linked to the potential conflict in Ukraine could move beyond its borders.

Social distancing measures lifted and rule of six in pubs dropped as restrictions ease in Wales.

The easing of restrictions comes as the Omicron variant wave continues to decline in Scotland.

HMRC says 3.5 million people are still to file, but it will not fine those who are up to a month late.

Officers were trying to intercept a suspect vehicle on the A14 near Newmarket, Suffolk Police say.

Hundreds of scientists have asked the prime minister for fair sharing of jabs around the world.

Two men were attacked as they were locking up their shop in Haringey, north London, on Wednesday.

A boom in Covid-19 staycations saw visitors increase at several sites operated by English Heritage.

The man, in his 80s, tells police he has been driving with no licence or insurance since he was 12.

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

UK's largest retailer will encourage people in England to wear masks after rules are relaxed.

Some small business owners had raised concerns about enforcing mask-wearing.

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

Covid rules are being eased across all four nations of the UK.

Masks are no longer compulsory in England, but are still recommended in some settings.

Angela Clarke has spent almost half a century amassing a 10,000 strong collection of plastic bags.

Here we take a look ahead to the stargazing highlights for 2022.

Holocaust survivors and international leaders honour victims of the Nazis.

Political correspondent Iain Watson looks at what the long-anticipated report is likely to find when it appears.

A month after more post-Brexit paperwork came into force, many companies are having problems.

He provided the words for many of Britain's top comedy acts and was on the stage and airwaves himself.

Winter and Covid are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area.

NHS staff explain why they have chosen not to have a Covid vaccine as the mandatory deadline looms.

Mark Sealey, who has been in his job for more than 40 years, describes what the day-to-day involves.

More than 150,000 people use British Sign Language across the UK, with around 87,000 relying on it.

Defence minister James Heappey defends NI tax hike despite concerns over cost of living

BBC News looks at the final work of a playwright retelling the events of 30 January 1972.

Angela Clarke started collecting almost 50 years ago, earning her the nickname "The Bag Lady of Aberdare".

How Barry Cryer made us laugh on the BBC over his long performing and writing career.

Dave "the Rocket" Ryding won Britain's first ever alpine skiing World Cup gold medal on Saturday.

Arek Hersh speaks about his experience of arriving at Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Most papers on Friday report on the cost of living crisis and the rise in National Insurance due in April.

Ernest Martin says he endured "10 days of hell" after his son died near Thorney in November 2020.

Hospital has become home for Donnie Watt and other patients with complex medical needs who spend years on NHS wards.

Edwin Poots wants to leave Lagan Valley and stand in South Down, the BBC learns.

Mikael Boukhari said he needed hospital treatment after being assaulted by a Gwent Police officer.

Whitby's James Howard left his job three years ago and now has more than two million subscribers.