| By joining us today, you’ll be kept expertly informed on every crucial development as we await the final lifting of lockdown restrictions. Yesterday, the UK reported its highest daily total of new Covid-19 cases since February. However, new data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that coronavirus deaths now make up just 0.8 per cent of all fatalities, down from 1.3 per cent, with death rates from flu and pneumonia 10 times higher. Plus, in her must-read analysis, Sarah Knapton reports that Covid-19 antibody rates are more than 50 per cent higher than predicted by the models that informed the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
Boris Johnson has warned that summer travel will be filled with “hassle and delays”. MPs have claimed that it would be “reckless” to drop the self-isolation requirement for double-vaccinated travellers returning from amber-listed destinations. Our dedicated team will guide you through the countries expected to join the green, amber and red lists on Thursday - and clear up all you need to know about quarantining at home after a holiday. Greg Dickinson, meanwhile, offers a forthright perspective as he writes “We have no reason to trust the Government will deliver holidays by August”.
You’ll find live, unrivalled coverage of Euro 2020 as England and Wales reach the tournament’s knockout stages. Sam Wallace examines “How Jack Grealish’s guile and Bukayo Saka’s sparkle breathed new life into England”. Oliver Brown cautions that “Despite Gareth Southgate's backing, Harry Kane looks like a man whose head is scrambled”. Thom Gibbs casts light on who England’s opponents in the last 16 may be - and who fans should be hoping for. And we’ll bring you up-to-the-minute insight and analysis of every thrilling moment, from reaction to last night’s results to the build-up to today’s crucial fixtures.
As Treasury officials draw up plans for a pensions tax raid to pay for the costs of the pandemic, our experts are on hand to explain how you can shield your nest egg. Jessica Beard will help you understand how this “triple tax threat” could affect you, while Kate Smith reveals how you can take advantage of a loophole to boost your pension by 120,000. Plus, Sam Brodbeck makes a persuasive case as he writes that “Inflation will halve your pension – it’s why we must protect the ‘triple lock’”.
You’ll be able to explore the full range of our illuminating cultural coverage and commentary, too. Allison Pearson adroitly reflects on current debates around gender in sport and education as she argues that “The essence of who we are as women is under attack”. David Goodhart provides fascinating food for thought as he asks “Has wokeism crushed the working class?”.
Claire Allfree talks to the artist Jess de Wahls on being “cancelled” by the Royal Academy after online warriors branded her a “transphobe”. Dominic Cavendish praises Ian McKellen’s “age-blind” Hamlet as “remarkably compelling”. And Benji Wilson has some pointed words for the European Union, following their plans to “limit” the amount of British TV shown on the continent, stating “Good luck, EU – without us, your TV will be a total embarrassment”.
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