More than 500,000 people received their boosters on Monday - just a day after the prime minister announced plans to offer third jabs to all adults before the end of the year.

A total of 513,722 booster jabs were given, compared with 397,532 administered on Sunday, meaning 24,075,451 people in the UK have now had a booster or third jab.

The latest daily government figures also showed there were 59,610 new infections and 150 further deaths recorded within 28 days of a positive test.

This is up from the 54,661 cases and 38 deaths reported on Monday.

It comes after the Department of Health and Social announced the 15-minute observation wait for people following a jab would be suspended to help accelerate the rollout of vaccinations.

Earlier, the NHS England revealed it had taken more than 650,000 booster bookings on Monday.

It was the second highest day for booster bookings as the online service opened to all eligible people aged 30 and above.

A total of 704,148 vaccine appointments were made, including 655,170 for boosters.

(With input from agencies)