Another 1,820 people have died in the United Kingdom within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test - the highest number reported in a single day since the genesis of the pandemic.

It means the total number of deaths by that measure is now 93,290.

There were also a further 38,905 cases, with 3,887 more patients hospitalised.

Some 4,609,740 people have now received the first dose of a vaccine - a rise of 343,163 from Tuesday according to data from the government.

The previous highest number of daily deaths reported was 1,610 on Tuesday.

It comes after Home Secretary Priti Patel said ministers were working hard to ensure police and other front-line workers were moved up the priority list for the COVID-19 jabs.

(With input from agencies)