Chancellor Rishi Sunak speaking in the Commons to unveil "three further steps" to support for workers in parts of England under tier two restrictions
Firms in affected areas will be eligible for cash grants of up to £2,100 a month.
Spain records more than one million coronavirus cases since start of pandemic, the first western European country to do so.
The greater Covid risk for black and south Asian people in England is not explained by racism, says a scientist advising the government on the issue.
Scotland's licensed trade faces a 'battle' to survive after restrictions were extended in the country, industry leaders say.
BBC journalist Martin Bashir is seriously unwell with complications from coronavirus.
Belgian Foreign Minister Sophie Wilmès - who was the country's prime minister until last month - admitted to intensive care with Covid-19.
Greater Manchester will enter tier three restrictions just after midnight
In the UK, 26,688 more coronavirus cases and 191 deaths were announced on Wednesday.
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