this is bbc news — these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. a record number of daily coronavirus cases across the uk — as more than 100,000 are recorded in a single day. it comes as the uk government's scientific advisers say clinically vulnerable children, aged five to 11, should be offered a covid vaccine. christmas freedom for thousands of people. new covid rules mean you can stop self—isolating in england after seven days — if you're testing negative. fresh covid restrictions for northern ireland, including the closure of nightclubs, form the 27th of december. further measures for pubs and restaurants are also expected. more restrcitions in wales too. from boxing day, groups of no more than six will be allowed to meet in pubs and restaurants —