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BIG travel companies like Jet2 and easyJet have seen a surge in bookings following the PM's lockdown announcement - and Spain is among the most popular holiday spots. Boris Johnson announced this week that no decision would come on foreign travel until April 12, with trips no earlier than May 17 - but despite this there is huge demand for travel. TUI reported that trips to Spain from July onwards were among the most booked overnight following the prime minister's announcement, with bookings up 500 per cent. Earlier this month, Spain said it could be welcoming tourists again within months amid plans for a “ vaccine passport ”. The country’s tourism chief said UK travellers could be heading for the Costas as soon as ­summer. Those who want to take a chance on Spain for a summer break can find some great deals: Jet 2 Holidays seven-night all-inclusive holidays in June from £455pp Jet 2 Holidays seven-night self-catering holidays in June from £299pp Easyjet … [Read more...] about Best cheap deals to Spain if holidays go ahead from May 17 – with prices from £296pp

Coronavirus vaccines that have been tweaked to deal with new variants of the disease will be fast-tracked for authorisation, the UK regulator has said. According to new guidance, manufacturers must provide robust evidence that the modified jab triggers an immune response, but lengthier clinical studies that don't offer data on safety or effectiveness won't be required. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Hancock: 'We must be vigilant on variants' The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says researchers are now in a better position to measure immunity against COVID-19 by monitoring antibodies after vaccination. It claims this will "significantly reduce" the amount of time it takes to get a tweaked jab approved and ready for use. Advertisement And it also means the three-phase safety trials required for the original coronavirus … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Vaccines tweaked to deal with coronavirus variants to be fast-tracked by regulator

Loyalist paramilitary organizations in Northern Ireland were on Thursday reported to have told London they are temporarily withdrawing support for the 1998 peace agreement, often called the Good Friday Agreement. The decision was taken amid concerns over the UK's Brexit deal with the European Union, Northern Irish newspaper the Belfast Telegraph reported . A letter from an umbrella body representing loyalist groups said its opposition was because of the Northern Irish Protocol — part of the Brexit divorce deal. They oppose the additional checks and paperwork for goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland — implemented to prevent the need for a hard border on the island of Ireland. What did the letter say? The communication — sent to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson — said the opposition should remain "peaceful and democratic." However, it will raise fears about the future of the loyalist ceasefire. The letter, from the Loyalist Communities Council, claimed … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland loyalists pull support for Good Friday peace deal

David Beckham has reportedly set to make a new TV series about underprivileged young footballers for Disney+. The legendary British footballer, 45, is said to have signed a seven-figure deal with the streaming service to make the new series. A source told The Sun: "David was approached by Disney+ about making the show and he was very taken with the idea because it really reflects his own experiences growing up. Plus he’s still so committed to young talent in the game. "He will be acting as a mentor figure to a group of young people growing up in the inner cities whose lives are being changed by football." The paper adds that the streaming service was especially keen to cast David as the mentor due to his own life experiences and success. They added: "It was a huge coup for Disney to get David on board." David, who grew up in Leytonstone in East London, is also reported to be keen to share his passions with these young people, who will also have grown up in a … [Read more...] about David Beckham ‘signs seven-figure Disney+ deal for TV show on young footballers’

Amazon opens first checkout-free UK supermarket China-linked Twitter blitz targets BBC Recap: Rishi Sunak's innovation Budget Facebook lifts US political advert ban Sign up here for our daily technology newsletter J ack Dorsey, the CEO of Square and Twitter founder, has agreed to buy a majority stake in Tidal, the streaming music service led by rapper Jay-Z. The $297m deal is part of an effort to expand the Square's suite of financial tools to musicians and emerging artists. Tidal will operate independently within Square, according to a company release, and Jay-Z will join Square’s board of directors. The pair have previously collaborated on a Bitcoin fund that will focus on the cryptocurrency's adoption in India and Africa. Elsewhere, the Competition and Markets Authority this morning launched an investigation into “suspected breaches of competition law” in the UK by Apple. The investigation will centre on how Apple disseminates apps on iOS and … [Read more...] about Jack Dorsey to buy Jay-Z’s Tidal in $297m deal