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Fresh uncertainty has been cast on the prospect of summer holidays with the news that Portugal could be taken off the “green list” for travel today (find out here why football may be behind the country's Covid surge). If you’ve already booked a holiday to a destination that is at risk, what should you do? Nick Trend answers the most important questions here. You can also follow the latest news on our liveblog.
How much do I need in my pension to retire and how much should I be saving right now? These are the perennial questions of working life. New research, reports Jessica Beard, puts the answer to the former at 305,710. A few simple steps, however, could cut that figure by two-thirds, while certain choices earlier in life can enable a “luxury” retirement.
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The Government has agonised for months over how to deal with those reluctant to get a vaccine. But how should individuals navigate the thorny issue in their private lives? Kate Mulvey writes about how she’s taking a hard line, and cutting off friends who won’t get the jab.
Test Match Special is one of BBC Radio’s most beloved and idiosyncratic programmes, yet also one of its most traditional. As Thom Gibbs discovers, that has placed it in a perilous position as the BBC seeks to modernise and keep up with a younger audience. He speaks to numerous TMS veterans to find out where the programme’s future might lie.
Chris
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