Covid-19: Vaccine offers for those aged 56 or over
Craig TaylorPeople in the age group are being invited to book their first vaccine from this week. BBC News – UK
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Covid-19: Nurses prepare for strikes over 1% NHS pay rise in England
A union calls the proposed increase in England “pitiful”, but ministers say money is tight. BBC News – UK
Budget 2021: UK’s tax burden to ‘reach highest levels since 1960s’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says decisions made in his Budget might not be “popular” but are “honest”. BBC News – UK
Brazil variant: Search for mystery case narrows to 379 households
The health secretary says 379 households in south-east England are being contacted. BBC News – UK
Covid-19: Brazil variant case in England hunted by officials
The whereabouts of one infected person is unknown, as they did not give their full contact details. BBC News – UK
Tributes paid by Captain Sir Tom’s family at funeral
He is remembered by family at his funeral as “a beacon of light and hope to the world”. BBC News – UK