(BBC): Daily Covid-19 cases in the UK have exceeded 100,000 for the first time, the latest government figures show.

The 106,122 cases tops the previous record for daily infections, when 93,045 were reported on 17 December.

On Tuesday, Boris Johnson said no new restrictions will be introduced in England before Christmas.

However, the prime minister refused to rule out introducing fresh measures after Christmas with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

There were 140 deaths reported within 28 days of a positive Covid test.

Wednesday's cases represent the highest daily reported number since mass testing began in May and June last year.