Several scientists advising the UK government say a planned further easing of restrictions this month should be delayed because of the spread of the India-discovered covid variant.
3000 coronavirus cases have now been reported for six days in a row.
However, many Conservative MPs say the country's vaccine rollout means unlocking the economy should go ahead on June 21st because hospitalisations and fatalities remain low.
Business minister Paul Scully says covid-19 is not currently overwhelming hospitals.
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