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  1. Mayor of London calls for furlough scheme extension

    Sadiq Khan

    Sadiq Khan has welcomed Boris Johnson's plan to ease Covid-19 restrictions, but said he wants to see the furlough scheme continue beyond April.

    Reacting to the Prime Minister's announcement, the Mayor of London said statutory sick pay and eligibility for self-isolation payments must be increased as a matter of urgency.

    “It is also deeply frustrating that the prime minister outlined a roadmap today, but didn’t give businesses the certainty they desperately need that the business rates holiday, VAT relief and furlough scheme will be extended," he said.

    “The recent reduction in case numbers in our city is thanks to the heroic efforts of Londoners staying at home and following the rules.

    "But even with the roll out of the vaccine, we’re not out of the woods yet."

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    Severe disruption: M4 London eastbound

    BBC News Travel

    M4 London eastbound severe disruption, at J4 for Heathrow.

    M4 London - M4 lane closed on exit slip road eastbound at J4, Heathrow, because of a breakdown. Traffic is coping well.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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    Video caption: Bundesliga: Watch as RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer scores stunning goal at Hertha Berlin

    Watch as RB Leipzig skipper Marcel Sabitzer scores a stunning opening goal during their 3-0 Bundesliga win at Hertha Berlin.

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    Severe disruption: A100 London both ways

    BBC News Travel

    A100 London both ways severe disruption, from A200 Tooley Street to A1203 East Smithfield.

    A100 London - A100 Tower Bridge in Southwark closed and queues in both directions from the A200 Tooley Street junction to Tower Hill, because of emergency repairs.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

  5. London's weather: Sunny start but rain ahead

    BBC Weather

    A few sunny spells early this morning before a band of cloud and patchy rain pushes in from the west.

    The afternoon will be largely overcast but stay dry. Moderate south to south-westerly winds.

    Maximum temperature: 11 to 14°C (52 to 57°F).

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    Severe accident: A10 London southbound

    BBC News Travel

    A10 London southbound severe accident, between B154 Church Street and A406 North Circular.

    A10 London - A10 Great Cambridge Road in Edmonton closed and queues southbound between the B154 Church Street junction and Great Cambridge Interchange, because of an accident. Diversion in operation - for bus routes 217 and 231.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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    Video caption: Pep Guardiola says results like their 1-0 win at Arsenal are sometimes more important .

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says results like their 1-0 win at Arsenal are sometimes more important as a reminder to his players of how difficult their opposition is.