Vaccine booster plans revealed

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Two key debates remain internationally about the next stage of vaccine rollouts: should children be jabbed and should booster shots be given. Britain has already decided against vaccinating most children and next month it will press ahead with its answer to the second discussion. Lucy Fisher and Lizzie Roberts report on plans to begin giving booster vaccines to 32 million people, including all adults over 50.
Georgia Pritchett is one of Britain’s most successful cultural exports, writing for numerous highly successful American comedies, including Succession and Veep, and winning plenty of awards to boot. Back home, Pritchett, who is the younger sister of our cartoonist Matt, is less well-known, but her new memoir may change all that. In a five-star review, Helen Brown says it offers a charming and funny insight into her family, career and comedic mind, while not shying away from the darkest sides of Hollywood.
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Boris and Carrie Johnson have announced that they are expecting their second child together. Mrs Johnson also revealed that the new arrival will be a “rainbow baby”, a term referring to a child who comes immediately after a miscarriage or other loss. How much emotional relief do such babies offer? Marina Fogle writes movingly of her own experiences of miscarriage and stillbirth, and her internal debate over whether to get pregnant again.
With less than nine years to go until the total ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars, now may be the time to purchase your first electric car. To help you find the right one, our motoring team have put together a comprehensive beginner’s guide on how to go electric, including the various types of vehicle, understanding efficiency and the intricacies of charging.
Chris
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