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British Prime minister Boris Johnson announces all pandemic legal curbs in England will end later this week, urging a shift from government intervention to personal responsibility. Johnson, who has been mired in scandals that have threatened his hold on power, says the legal need for people to self-isolate when infected with Covid-19 would stop from Thursday 24 February 2022. SOUNDBITE
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham accuses the UK government of 'a deliberate act of levelling down' at a press conference following after Westminster and local leaders failed to reach an agreement on funding for a Covid lockdown in the region. Boris Johnson pledged to 'level up' the North of England in comparison with the South during his election campaign. SOUNDBITE
The World Health Organization announces a deal for up to 40 million initial doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for poorer countries, through Covax global pool. SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms an agreement had been reached with the European Union on post-Brexit trade. He refers to a "a comprehensive, Canada-style free trade deal between the UK and the EU." SOUNDBITE
Country music star Carrie Underwood will bring her 'Cry Pretty Tour' to UK arenas this summer.
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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