Hugging is also on the cards, as the PM is due to confirm a relaxation of restrictions in England from 17 May.

Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds is replaced by Rachel Reeves as Sir Keir Starmer changes his top team.

Tens of thousands of companies are being set up with Filipino directors to benefit from UK tax relief.

The Department for Work and Pensions has reviewed 150 cases where people died or came to serious harm.

Five children were among the group who were helped to shore by an RNLI crew off the East Lothian coast.

Doctors were not sure Marriam Ahmad and her unborn daughter would survive after she was ventilated.

If Conservative candidate Jonathon Seed wins in Monday's count, a new election will need to be held.

The whale, believed to be a baby Minke, was spotted in Richmond Lock yesterday evening and has since been moved.

Mark Drakeford returns to work after Labour's Welsh election win to consider easing lockdown rules.

Tracy Brabin says her victory is "an honour" she could not put into words.

Rail firms GWR and LNER warn of issues on long-distance routes after cracks were found on some trains.

Scotland's first minister has spoken to Boris Johnson for the first time since the SNP's election victory.

What are the facts and figures which tell the story of the Scottish Parliament election results?

Are the party's gains in Thursday's polls a flash in the pan or the start of something bigger, asks Chris Mason.

Labour's fortunes in Wales seem a world away from its troubles in England, what's going on?

Prof Sir John Curtice says the ruling parties appear to have done well in Thursday's bumper crop of elections.

There could be a long wait for some results this year.

National elections in Scotland and Wales and local elections in England took place on 6 May 2021.

The key results and moments from the first day of counting in the Holyrood election.

Find out how to keep up to date with live election results on TV, radio, online and on social media.

After a year of working from home, are you looking forward to getting back in the office or dreading it?

The former Gogglebox star told BBC Breakfast about "horrific trolling" that led to her reaching out for help.

Young people reflect on the pros and cons of wearing masks in school and college.

Walid Jarad fled persecution in Lebanon - now he's being trained to be a NHS nurse in Liverpool.

The broadcaster calls on nations to act in agreement as he is appointed People's Advocate at COP26.

Akala speaks to Radio 1 Newsbeat about filling the gaps in historical fiction.

Three young stroke survivors share their stories to help raise awareness.

A new "traffic light" system for travel classifies countries as green, amber or red.

Quarantine-free overseas holidays will be possible after 17 May, but what rights do you have if plans or rules change?

Sleep experts say the pandemic and lockdowns have disrupted our daily routines, affecting our slumber.

After more than a year out of the ring and training gyms shut, what have performers been doing?

The advice not to hug might be lifted this month, so how safe is it?

A new book explores the naturalist's lost childhood garden at The Mount in Shrewsbury.

At 80 years old, Ian Cunningham is one of the oldest walking rugby players in the UK.

Take a look back at some of the main moments of a Scottish election like no other before.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces which countries people will be able to visit from 17 May.

A restaurant owner in the Algarve, Portugal, shares his excitement about welcoming back English tourists.

Scotland's front pages focus on Nicola Sturgeon's insistence a second independence referendum will happen

Steve Aiken's resignation as UUP leader will take effect on Monday when he meets party colleagues.

The air ambulance flew the person to hospital after being pulled from sea off the west Wales coast.

More than 114,000 first preference votes were rejected in the mayor of London election.