have you been affected by an increase in covid related school absence? do get in touch, you can find me on twitter @vicderbyshire. another warning about music festivals they could face devastating consequences without more government support. and the new £50 banknote featuring a portrait of the code breaker alan turing enters circulation for the first time. hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. the body representing british airlines has told the government they must act now or never if the summer season is to be saved. cabin crew, airport staff, and travel agents in the uk will stage co ordinated protests today, calling for more support for the sector