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People who cannot work from home should be prioritised for rapid tests in England, the government says.

The bar on shipping 250,000 doses amid a row with the firm is backed by the EU.

Senior ministers sign off a decision to pause the lifting of Covid restrictions in England beyond 21 June.

School leaders describe a “scramble” to address the issue, which affects more than 100 schools in England.

The system will remain in place and locations could be reinstated on the list if cases rise again.

The peer says she was “honest” with the government over contracts for personal protective equipment.