now is that a spike in _ from the government. i hope right i now is that a spike in unemployment can still be avoided because firms, even travel firms, want to keep on staff to avoid recruitment problems, but with price rises, supply problems and tax rises the end of furlough comes at a delicate time. the uk's latest coronavirus figures show there were 36,1180 new infections recorded in the latest 24—hour period. on average 35,171 new cases were reported per day in the last week. from yesterday, 6,853 people were in hospital with coronavirus across the uk. 137 deaths were reported in the latest 24—hour period — that's people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test. on average in the past week 123 deaths were announced every day. as for vaccinations, 89.8% of people aged 16 or over have had theirfirstjab, while 82.5% are now double vaccinated.