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Subscribe today and you’ll gain an unrivalled perspective on the battle against Covid-19. Ursula Von der Leyen has ramped up the pressure on Britain in the row over vaccine supplies, telling EU leaders that the UK needs exports from Europe to hit our second jab targets.

However, there has been embarrassment for the EU this week as 29 million vaccine doses, discovered in a surprise raid and thought to be secretly earmarked for Britain, were actually destined for the EU itself. Russell Lynch expertly analyses the increasingly fractious relationship between the two powers as he examines “How Europe’s ‘Anglo-Saxon’ phobia is proving deadly”.

We’ll bring you all the latest news as we look to life beyond restrictions. Matt Hancock has admitted that he cannot guarantee that the Coronavirus Act will be retired within six months. Cases have fallen in all adult age groups, however, with infections now highest in 10-19 year olds. Ben Riley-Smith, meanwhile, looks at how people who have recovered from Covid-19 could be allowed into pubs, alongside those who’ve been vaccinated or have a recent negative test.

You’ll also find uncompromising commentary that shines a new light on today’s biggest issues. Ambrose Evans-Pritchard is incisive as he highlights Germany’s “sweetheart deal” for natural gas with Russia, warning that “Merkel's hypocritical pipeline pact with Putin undermines the Western alliance”. Ross Clark looks closer to home, stating that “There is no happy ending to the 2021 housing boom”.

Michael Deacon is at his wry, witty best as he writes “Prince Harry’s transformation into a Californian hippy is complete – pity no one knows what he’s on about”. Patrick O’Flynn asks “Why do the English metropolitan Left have such disdain for the Union Flag?” And Philip Johnston offers a thought provoking reflection as to why “History may well conclude that the lockdowns were a dreadful mistake”.

Elsewhere, Robbie Collin extends a rare five-star review to Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan’s latest film, Ammonite. Salvagers have warned that the container ship blocking the Suez Canal could “take weeks” to refloat. And Annabel Jones offers some welcome advice for those of us whose haircuts have gone “beyond tipping point”, with expert guidance on taming your mane at home - without cutting it.

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