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Lockdown till day by day circumstances drop beneath one thousand
Are we practically there but? Not fairly. We perceive that lockdown is unlikely to be eased considerably till day by day Covid circumstances are within the a whole lot, in comparison with greater than 10,000 a day now. On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is because of publish an exit plan to finish restrictions in England, beginning with the reopening of faculties from March 8. However he’s unlikely to decide to a transparent timetable for the approaching months, as a substitute promising a collection of evaluations which might defer the reopening of outlets, pubs and eating places till circumstances attain a low not seen since August. Well being Editor Laura Donnelly has our full, unique report. If circumstances proceed to say no on the present fee, they may drop beneath 1,000 a day by early April. Seek for newest case charges by postcode and browse every thing we all know about which restrictions could possibly be lifted – and when.
When Mr Johnson introduced the third nationwide lockdown on Jan 4, he mentioned the exit plan trusted three elements: success of the vaccination programme, capability of the NHS and the autumn in deaths. In latest weeks, ministers have repeatedly highlighted the necessity for case numbers to fall considerably earlier than restrictions may be eased – with out citing a threshold. Science Editor Sarah Knapton explains how the goalposts to lifting restrictions have shifted. Let Matt increase your spirits with right now’s cartoon.
PM urged to nominate Cupboard minister for Union
Boris Johnson has been instructed in a non-public report back to appoint a brand new Cupboard minister for the Union and make the position as vital as the good places of work of state to assist hold the UK intact. Political Editor Ben Riley-Smith can right now disclose particulars of a report by Lord Dunlop, the previous Scottish minister, submitted to the Prime Minister however not but printed. An try to protect the Union within the a long time to return and to counter the opportunity of Scottish independence, it’s understood to present an in depth define of the proposed put up to be given to a Cupboard “huge beast”.
Past Britney: Stars who additionally deserve an apology
Hollywood is scrambling to make amends to Britney Spears. The discharge of Framing Britney Spears – a documentary exploring the pop star’s rise, fall, and weird present existence in a state of authorized limbo – provoked a backlash towards her notorious detractors. However after it aired in Britain final night time (learn our overview), it raises questions on different feminine celebrities who endured public humiliation hardly ever encountered by their male friends. Susannah Goldsbrough asks: What number of extra are overdue an apology?
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TV licence amnesty | The UKTN has suspended its risk to prosecute over-75s who’ve didn’t arrange a brand new tv licence, following an outcry over the scheme. The company mentioned the non permanent amnesty was a response to the pandemic and didn’t say how lengthy it could final. The change of coverage follows a Telegraph investigation into the scheme.
Around the globe: Greeks bearing drifts
Unusually heavy snowfall has blanketed Athens, with authorities warning residents to keep away from leaving their houses. View a gallery of extra putting photos of the day from around the globe.