Tomorrow is the first day of spring, meteorologically speaking.

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Join us and you'll stay up to date with the very latest Covid-19 news. Sarah Knapton reports on the research that shows the Pfizer vaccine is almost 90% effective in protecting the over-80s, in an encouraging sign that we are turning the corner on the virus. In addition, all over 50s are due to be vaccinated by April 15. We'll keep you updated on progress in your area and when you can expect your vaccination call.

As we prepare for a time when schools will soon reopen, families reunite and friends meet again, Nick Timothy declares that the pandemic, and our response to it, will change our economy and society forever. While, in an invigorating article, Allison Pearson calls for our freedom to express human affection be restored right away so we can hug whoever we want whenever we please.

Another clear sign of spring, is of course, the Budget. This year, it looks set to be a Budget like no other, with the country facing the biggest deficit since the Second World War.

Jeremy Warner raises a red flag on the dangers of saving in his forensic analysis of Britain's chances for recovery as Rishi Sunak faces a revolt over a planned capital gains tax raid. Meanwhile, our personal finance editor Sam Brodbeck advises that "the real tax grab will come three weeks later" and Marianna Hunt highlights five traps that could cause you to pay more tax than a millionaire.

The Scottish elections are due in May, but Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond are fighting their own battle. Alan Cochrane asks us to remember who the real victims are in this bitter war between the past and present First Ministers. While Allister Heath looks at the bigger picture and despairs that the integrity of British democracy is at stake.

In sport, we analyse whether Tiger Woods will ever reclaim the major stage, following his shocking crash this week. And, with the fourth and final Test match starting in Ahmedabad on Thursday, Scyld Berry suggests that the pitch should be suspended from international cricket.

If enjoying the arts once more is on your post-lockdown bucket list, keep ahead of when theatres, cinemas and art galleries will reopen. Until then, this account of the bizarre history of Munch's The Scream is a fascinating read. There's also real food for thought in the Uffizi gallery's project with Tuscan cooks.

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