UK Education Secretary Gavin Williamson tells the BBC's Andrew Marr the reopening of schools in England on Monday is intended to be irreversible.
He says longer school days and shorter holidays could be among measures to help pupils in England catch up on lost learning.
Two-thirds of parents are worried about lost learning, but most are happy to see their children go back to the classroom, a survey suggests.
Boris Johnson urges caution as England takes the first step on his roadmap to ending lockdown with the reopening of schools.
Labour's shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth condemns the proposed 1% pay rise for nurses in England.
Meanwhile, nurses are calling for updated guidance on protective equipment, arguing current recommendations are out of date.
People aged 56 to 59 are being invited to make vaccination appointments this week in England as the rollout continues.
The US Senate has approved a $1.9tn Covid relief package, including payments of $1,400 (£1,012) for most Americans.
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