The June 21 date for the full easing of restrictions in England looks in doubt after the Prime Minister warned the Indian variant could make it "more difficult" to achieve. Cases of the new strain have more than doubled in a week.
England, Scotland and Wales are due to take their biggest step out of lockdown on Monday, with Northern Ireland due to ease restrictions a week later.
Seven Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in the West Bank on Friday, Palestinian health officials have said.
The report will heap further pressure on Boris Johnson as he faces investigations into whether he properly declared donations to cover his flat refurbishment.