| Dear Reader,
Boris Johnson is to lay out plans for the next steps in easing England out of lockdown in a press conference this afternoon. Read what you can do from next Monday, when we enter phase two of the roadmap, and watch and follow the announcement in our liveblog. A key part will cover overseas holidays, and here we reveal which countries are likely to be green, amber and red under the new traffic light system.
As preparations for the end of lockdown get under way, an important question remains unanswered: what will normal life look like while so many remain unvaccinated? Michael Gove makes the case for Covid certification and invites you to share your views on the way ahead.
Also under scrutiny is how our mental health will fare as we adapt to normality after a year of living in fear. Gordon Rayner examines, in this excellent article, whether the Government “used covert tactics” to manipulate the public and foster that sense of fear, and questions what the long-term implications might be.
For many of us, gardens have been a lifeline during the pandemic, from offering a venue for legal gatherings to providing mental space from the pressures of lockdown. It’s no surprise, then, that three million Britons turned to horticulture last year. Tom Morrissy-Swan speaks to three of these novice gardeners to find out how they've benefitted, and Alan Titchmarsh reveals why now is the perfect time to start planting.
Finally, as the long weekend draws to a close, why not test your knowledge with our big Easter quiz? This 10-topic extravaganza has questions for every age so you can play as a team or pit yourself against your family to determine who has the sharpest wits.
Chris
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