Covid-19: Boris Johnson to unveil ‘cautious’ plan to lift England’s lockdown
All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March. BBC News – UK
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Boeing 777s grounded after Denver engine failure
United Airlines and Japan’s two main airlines have already suspended 56 planes with the same engine. BBC News – US & Canada
Africa’s data gap: The cost of not counting the dead
Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds. BBC News – Africa
Covid-19: Fewest firms planning job cuts since pandemic began
The figures suggest the decision to extend the furlough scheme has helped to prevent wider job losses. BBC News – Business
Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success
Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules. BBC News – Middle East
Cocaine ‘worth £184m’ found in banana boxes sent from Colombia
Ten people have been arrested over what is one of the UK’s biggest ever drug seizures. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean