Prof Sarah Gilbert says this will not be last time virus threatens lives and livelihoods

Scientific adviser Prof Mark Woolhouse says variant is ‘spreading pretty rapidly’ across UK

‘Mix-and-match’ approach likely for England on June 21st as 7,540 new UK cases reported

Agreement will lift measures and allow mixing of households from December 23rd to 27th

Public asked not to ‘tear the pants out of it’ and go further on Monday than guidance allows

Warning that lack of tracing system means rise in infections will take time to be spotted