John Redwood MP has received this update on the vaccine programme from the Berkshire West Integrated Partnership:

Many countries have imposed lockdowns and curfews. There is no sign from the international numbers that those locking down more for longer have been more successful in reducing case numbers or deaths.

John Redwood writes: "Berkshire MPs met earlier this week to discuss the possible move of Berkshire into the highest Tier of CV 19 controls.

Wokingham Borough Council is finalising plans to release additional funding that will support several initiatives across its Covid-19 response.

In a joint project with local charities, IT equipment will be donated to vulnerable residents who don’t have the knowledge or tools they need to go online.

The Conservative-led Borough Council in Wokingham has approved more than £205,000 in support for residents struggling to feed themselves and their families and to afford fuel to heat their homes.