The UK's coronavirus death toll has risen 1,162 over the last 24 hours, a record increase since the first wave in April. It marks the second largest single-day increase in recorded deaths during the course of the pandemic, with only April 21 seeing a higher figure of 1,224 deaths.
Cases have risen by 52,618 as the country remains in the grip of the devastating spike in infections. Today's figures of total deaths in all settings compare to 964 deaths last Thursday.
Earlier today, figures revealed a total of 819 people have died from coronavirus at hospitals. The NHS has announced 661 new fatalities in England, 78 in Scotland, 63 in Wales and 17 in Northern Ireland.