Covid-19: Lockdown eases in Scotland and vaccine rollout extended in England

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Covid-19: Top civil servant to face MPs and vaccine rollout extended

Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. We'll have another update for you this evening.Shops, gyms, swimming pools, pubs, restaurants and cafes in Scotland areTravel restrictions have also been eased, allowing trips to other parts of the UK for non-essential reasons. Driving lessons and tests can resume, while nail salons, museums and holiday accommodation can also reopen.

About half a million more people can now book themselves in, with plans for when 40 to 43-year-olds can do the same being announced in the coming days, the NHS said. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "Vaccines are helping us get back to doing the things we have missed." Northern Ireland's vaccination programme is being

while Wales has been asking over-40s to book appointments and Scotland has been inviting over-45s for vaccination.The UK's most senior civil servant will be questioned by a committee of MPs later aboutCabinet Secretary Simon Case is expected to be asked about allegations the PM considered halting a leak inquiry in case it implicated his fiancee's friend. No 10 says this is "absolutely false".

 

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