Matt Hancock says the 8 March rule change is a "first step to getting back to where we want to be".

The head of the World Trade Organization says it is in richer countries' interest to share vaccines.

Waiting times outside some hospitals increased over Christmas, with a knock-on effect for 999 call-outs

More than 20 flood warnings are in place, as well as a Met Office amber alert for heavy rain.

The daughter of a fraud victim says it took hours to speak to staff after thousands were stolen from her father's bank account.

Industry figures have urged the prime minister to provide a "roadmap" to get people travelling again.

The Mill Hide on the shores of Loch Leven which had won awards for architecture and design.

A GP says an aim set before the pandemic to answer 90% of calls within two minutes should be eased.

The technology halves the time it takes police to identify someone - but does it harm human rights?

Official Scottish Prison Service figures show the number of virus cases increased from 189 to 364.

Prince Philip, 99, will continue to undergo observation and rest, a palace source tells the BBC.

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

Some women who've had the condition have been told to shield while others have not.

Almost a year since the start of the pandemic, how have Eyam residents been coping?

Jordan Charles went months with undiagnosed diabetes after contracting Covid-19.

They are 'feasible' but need to meet 12 tests before being brought in, the Royal Society says.

Boris Johnson is encouraging other rich countries to donate vaccine doses at a virtual G7 meeting.

MLAs are asked to be patient as there could be "teething problems" in adapting to the system.

Sadiq Khan urges Londoners to get vaccinated against Covid-19 after receiving his first dose.

People with learning difficulties are often overlooked when it comes to sex education.

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

The man behind the magazine wants a new law to protect future generations - but is anyone listening?

How a successful campaign led to the banning of lead in petrol in the UK

The PM is looking for his third head of the Union unit in as many weeks after Oliver Lewis resigned.

The name helped his family escape prejudice. But for the BBC’s Ben Boulos, it is time for a change.

The women who helped friends and relations in the Aids crisis when the disease was still a taboo.

Rocks, which cast unknown schoolgirls, wins five prizes at the British Independent Film Awards.

Twenty years on from the start of the foot-and-mouth crisis, the Covid parallels appear stark.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.

Friend and former Royal Marine JJ Chalmers says he is optimistic the prince will continue to serve in "a greater purpose".

Hundreds of thousands of people have seen videos of a therapy dog called Max and his Lake District walks.

Figures show around 3.2% of members of the bar are from black and ethnic backgrounds.

A BBC investigation found people shielding in homes with widespread damp and even rodents.

The Labour leader said his party was making "significant progress" but still had work to do to gain voters' trust.

The announcement that Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals dominate Saturday's papers.

Thousands are captivated by a webcam showing a "rare and unusual" cactus that flowers for one night.

Residents will be allowed two designated visitors who can each visit once a week.

The meetings at Mid and East Antrim Council will be reinstated but the DUP will not take part.

James Sommerin lost his Michelin-starred restaurant in the pandemic but predicts a good year ahead.

A musician uses technology to turn himself into a one-man lockdown choir of nine singers.