The long weekend is finally here. Whether you’re making the most of the ease in restrictions to catch up with family and friends, or simply taking the opportunity to relax and unwind with a hot cross bun, there’s so much to look forward to over the next few days.

Exciting times also lie ahead in the weeks and months to come, from the promise of pubs reopening to the tantalising prospect of holidays in the sun. But with new developments and uncertainty clouding the road to life beyond lockdown, clarity has rarely been more crucial.

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In France, Emmanuel Macron is under fire over his lockdown U-turn, with opposition groups saying they will not rubber-stamp the whims of “a monarch”. The French president announced strict new measures in a televised address on Wednesday evening. However, his nation’s economy is facing a 15bn economic hit following the orders.

Pfizer has accused the European Union of hampering its vaccine production, with new EU rules causing “a significant administrative burden and some uncertainty”. At the same time, former chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has called for a ceasefire in Britain’s vaccine war with Brussels, while praising the successful British campaign.

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