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The government has said MPs will get to vote on the "rule of six" as it attempts to see off a rebellion by Conservatives who want more scrutiny of coronavirus regulations.

A minister has denied that the chancellor's message to "live without fear" during the pandemic was a suggestion people do not have to follow the coronavirus rules.

A group of more than 40 Conservative MPs are bidding to force the government to give parliament a vote before the renewal of ministers' coronavirus powers.

The search to find the prime minister's new spokesperson is reaching its final stages, with interviews for the £100,000-a-year role due to conclude in the coming days.

The first night of a 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants has passed largely without incident in England and Wales - but some venues are warning that the absence of late-night drinkers could put their future into jeopardy.